Agostino Gambarotta

TL;DR: In this article, a specific thermodynamic analysis in order to efficiently match a vapour cycle to that of a stationary Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is presented. But the analysis is limited to the case of a single-cylinder engine.

TL;DR: This work proposes a novel Mixed Integer Linear Program clustering model, named k-MILP, devised to find at the same time the most representative days of the year and the extreme days, which leads to a better representation of both typical and extreme operating conditions guiding towards more efficient and reliable designs.

TL;DR: In this article, a non-stoichiometric equilibrium model for the simulation of the biomass gasification process in downdraft gasifiers is presented, which can be used within simulation models of complex energy systems.

TL;DR: In this paper, an optimization and control design study for an organic rankine cycle plant for automotive engine waste heat recovery is presented using a detailed Moving Boundary Model that predicts mass and energy flows through the heat exchangers, valves, pumps and expander, as well as the system performance.

TL;DR: In this paper, a thorough experimental investigation was developed on a test facility at the Department of Energetic Engineering of the University of Genoa (DINE) to compare the performance of variable geometry and conventional waste-gated turbines, in both steady and unsteady flow conditions, referring to mass flow and efficiency characteristics.