Energy and Water Resources Horizon

The training offer consists of a series of seminars on the topics of monitoring energy and water resources. Below is the detailed program:

- Monitoring of water in the soil and of water vapor flows from mountain forests and prairies
Cosmic-ray and eddy-covariance techniques now allow us to measure, respectively, water stocks and flows from vegetation to the atmosphere at the pixel scale of remote sensing, thus providing the validation of useful tools in the management of water resources in Alpine basins .
Speaker: Prof. Stefano Ferraris (Polytechnic of Turin)

- Monitoring of transit times in Alpine basins with electrical conductivity measurements.
In recent decades, stable isotopes of water have made it possible to significantly advance knowledge regarding the dynamics of water within soils and fractured formations that determine transit time distributions. Thanks to this knowledge, it is now possible to use simple electrical conductivity measurements to evaluate these dynamics even in applied situations.
Speaker: Prof. Stefano Ferraris (Polytechnic of Turin)

- Structural analyzes of buildings impacted by snow avalanches
The analysis of the damage caused by a snow avalanche on a building allows us to obtain interesting information on the natural phenomenon that occurred. The use of forensic engineering techniques together with knowledge of the behavior of structures and materials, under specific hypotheses, allow us to obtain an estimate of the impact pressures and characteristics of the snow avalanche.
Speaker: Prof. Valerio De Biagi (Polytechnic of Turin)

- The role of monitoring and early warning systems in managing geotechnical problems and climate induced threats
In a changing planet with raising temperatures and increasing occurrence of destructive meteorological events, the need for robust and reliable monitoring and early warning systems becomes crucial for mitigating the associated risks. This webinar is intended to describe the key elements to develop an early warning system, with details of some among the most advanced and innovative monitoring techniques (e.g. ground based radar and fiber optics). The methodology to develop alert thresholds to be used with the EWS systems will be disclosed by showing its application to a number of case studies.
Speaker: Prof. Marco Barla (Polytechnic of Turin)

- Intelligent energy management in CER: opportunities and challenges
Innovative approaches for cooperation and coordination between CER users, essential for optimizing the production, consumption and exchange of renewable energy, will be discussed in the webinar. In this context, the role of prosumer and consumer will be analyzed together with the technical and management challenges that emerge in the implementation of intelligent energy management. A specific focus will be dedicated to the peculiarities of CERs located in mountain contexts, where environmental conditions require ad hoc solutions to maximize the available incentives and promote energy management that is not only intelligent, but also fully integrated and sustainable.
Speaker: Prof. Alfonso Capozzoli (Polytechnic of Turin), Prof. Silvio Brandi (Polytechnic of Turin)

- Co-simulation strategies for the integration of territorial energy systems into CERs
The webinar will focus on exploring innovative approaches and co-simulation strategies for the effective integration of territorial energy systems into Renewable Energy Communities (CERs). During the webinar, the challenges and opportunities related to the integration of the various components of territorial energy systems, such as renewable energy sources, smart grids and energy storage systems, will be presented. The advantages of co-simulation as a tool for the design and optimization of territorial energy systems will be examined, allowing a better understanding of the interactions and dynamics between the different components. The speakers will present practical case studies, in which the use of co-simulation strategies has allowed the development of innovative solutions for the integration of territorial energy systems into CERs. Topics such as the optimization of energy production and consumption, the management of electrical and thermal networks, as well as the analysis of environmental and social impacts will be addressed. The webinar will also offer an overview of the co-simulation technologies and platforms available to support the integration of territorial energy systems. It will be a unique opportunity for industry experts, energy operators and local administrators to gain in-depth knowledge on co-simulation strategies and discover how they can be successfully applied in CERs.
Speaker: Prof. Edoardo Patti (Polytechnic of Turin)