Prof. Davide Poggi

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Argomenti del programma: Energy, Environment and Development: synergies and conflicts. The main sources of renewable and non-renewable energy. The national and global energy scenario. Historical evolution, current situation and future developments. National and international strategies for the development and promotion of renewable energies. World protocols and national energy accounts.

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Argomenti del programma: The course is organized in the following modules: - Planning and design of dams for large multiple-purpose projects: Structure, design, legislation - Dam hydraulics: spillways, stilling basins, energy dissipators - Dam safety: monitoring, hydraulic safety, emergency plans - Hydropower plants: reservoir-based, run-on-river.