INDUSTRIAL PLANTS

Large space is dedicated to the treatment of factors of uncertainty and the related simulation approach.

Lectures on theoretical topics carried out by a video projector or overhead projector. Exercises carried out in the classroom using a video projector and the electronic spreadsheet. Collective development of numerical exercises. Short simulation of the exam (numerical exercise).

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

• Knowledge of the: units of measuremens, basics of differential calculus, mechanical, thermodynamics and of electrical theory.
• Prerequisite: Fisica Tecnica

1. Basic Concepts. main laws of mechanics, thermodynamics and the elementary laws of electrical engineering. Use of units of measure and dimensional equations. Capitalization and economic discounting. Random sampling.
2. Introduction: The industrial enterprise; The industrial plant and the general plants of service. Classification of industrial plants. Flexibility, Elasticity, Productivity.
3. Main Principles of industrial economics and plant design. The production function. Start-up costs and business costs. Fixed costs and variable costs. Formulae to capitalize and to discount. Proceeds and gains. Margin. Break even point. Assessment criteria of industrial investments. Down-time costs. Obsolescence, amortment, interest. Balance of the enterprise.
4. General Methods for the dimensioning of the service plants. Service continuity and failure probability of components and systems. Reliability and Availability. Redundancy costs. Central and distributed utilities. Dimensioning of utilities in uncertain condistions. Dimensioning of buffers. Scale effects on costs.
5. Service plants and dimensioning: electricity distribution; economic dimensioning of power lines; electric power factor correction; sizing of air conditioning systems; economic design criteria of the distribution networks of plumbing systems; compressed air generation; design of compressed air distribution networks.
6. Maintenance: regulatory framework; terminology and basic elements; the maintenance function in the company; maintenance policies and strategies.
7. Safety at work: Risk analysis and analysis of Legislative Decree 81/2008; FMEA and FMECA risk analysis methods.

Books

1. Turco F., "Principi generali di progettazione degli Impianti Industriali", CLUP, Milano, 1990.

2. Calabrese A., “Gestione degli impianti industriali” - Voll. I e II, CUSL, 2004.

 Lecture Notes

D.1 Richiami

D.2 Logistica di supporto

D.3 Sicurezza sul lavoro: il D.lgs. 9 aprile 28 n. 81

The exam consists of:

a.1) Optional partial written tests during the course; students are admitted to the oral exam (see point b) upon passing the written test with a score of 18/30. Students who score at least 15/30 in the written test are also admitted, though it is not recommended.

a.2) A final written test (if the student does not participate in the partial tests or does not achieve the minimum score); students are admitted to the oral exam (see point b) upon passing the written test with a score of 18/30. Students who score at least 15/30 in the written test are also admitted, though it is not recommended.

b) Oral exam: the exam includes an oral assessment of the topics covered in the course syllabus and the exercises completed by the students based on the materials provided.

Both parts a) and b) carry equal weight.

The assessment methods are thoroughly communicated during the lectures and published on STUDIUM.

NOTE: The assessment may also be conducted online if the circumstances require it.

Exercises can be downloaded on STUDIUM