Prof. Matteo Iaiani

• Lecture slides and integrative supporting material will be available on-line by "virtuale" service.

Argomenti del programma: Prior knowledge required to access the course A prior knowledge and understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and unit operations is advisable. This should be based on courses attended during bachelor programs. Fluent spoken and written English is a necessary pre-requisite: all lectures and tutorials, and all study material will be in English .

Argomenti del programma: Offshore energy context: offshore power demands, island operation, safety and environmental drivers. Gas turbine systems (Brayton cycle): working principle and main components , cycle representation in thermodynamic diagram, performance assessment, effect of pressure ratio and TIT. Focus on the regenerative Bryton cycle.