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OVERALL OBJECTIVES In this course the students learn what are the available energy sources and how they can be exploited to produce an exploitable form of energy, like electricity or heat. They also learn how energy sources can be used rationally, minimizing the environmental and social impact of the energy conversion systems. The study of energy systems starts from the analysis of the primary and secondary forms of energy, to move on to the study of applied thermodynamics, and then at the examination of the conversion technologies from conventional and renewable sources. The fundamental objective is the construction of methods for analyzing performance and techniques of energy conversion systems with the final aim of improving them in a clean energy transition scenario. Particular emphasis will be given to the study of the real operating conditions of energy conversion technologies. The criteria and solutions for the rational use, recovery and saving of energy are also analyzed. In the context of the energy transition policy for the fight against climate change, the challenges of abandoning fossil fuels and the impact of renewable sources on the national and European generation scene will be discussed. DETAILED OBJECTIVES 1. To understand the approaches used for the analysis of energy conversion processes and technologies. 2. To understand how to use the models learned in the solution of real case studies. 3. To understand how to choose the most appropriate methodological approach (mathematics and physics) in solving problems related to energy conversion processes. 4. To understand how to present and defend the knowledge and skills acquired during an oral interview. 5. To understand how to use thermo-fluid dynamic models to evaluate the performance and limits of energy conversion processes. 6. To understand how to characterize a renewable energy source and evaluate the producibility of a conversion plant from renewable sources and its economic performance during the life cycle