Numerical modeling and experimental testing of hydrogen technologies

Description

The research activity focuses on numerical modelling and experimental testing of hydrogen-related technologies, such as electrolysers, fuel cells, and storage systems. The goal is to develop predictive models to assess the performance of these systems, focusing on their integration into industrial plants and improving energy efficiency. Experimental tests validate the numerical models, analyzing thermodynamic and kinetic parameters to optimize the operation and durability of devices, contributing to the decarbonization of energy and industrial processes.

Publications

• A System Integration Analysis of a Molten Carbonate Electrolysis Cell as an Off-Gas Recovery System in a Steam-Reforming Process of an Oil Refinery, Monforti Ferrario A, Santoni F, Della Pietra M, Rossi M, Piacente N, Comodi G, Simonetti L, 2021, Frontiers in Energy Research, Volume 9, Articolo 655915, FRONTIERS, doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2021.655915.
• Evaluation of the impact of green hydrogen blending scenarios in the Italian gas network: Optimal design and dynamic simulation of operation strategies, Jin L, Monforti Ferrario A, Cigolotti V, Comodi G, 2022, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition, Volume 2, Articolo 100022, doi: 10.1016/j.rset.2022.100022.
• Reversible solid oxide cell coupled to an offshore wind turbine as a poly-generation energy system for auxiliary backup generation and hydrogen production, Lamagna M, Monforti Ferrario A, Astiaso Garcia D, Mcphail S, Comodi G, 2022, Volume 8, Pages 14259-14273, doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.10.355.
• Assessment of a NaOH-based alkaline electrolyser’s performance: system modeling and operating parameters optimisation, Mennilli F, Jin L, Rossi M, Comodi G, 2024, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 85, Pagine 625-634, ELSEVIER, doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.08.175.
• Alkaline electrolysis for green hydrogen production: A novel, simple model for thermo-electrochemical coupled system analysis, Jin L, Nogueira Nakashima R, Comodi G, Lund Frandsen H, 2025, Applied Thermal Engineering, Volume 261, Articolo 125154, doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.125154.

Staff

Prof. Gabriele Comodi
Tel. +39 071 220 4761
E-mail: g.comodi@staff.univpm.it

Prof. Flavio Caresana
Tel. +39 071 220 4765
E-mail: f.caresana@staff.univpm.it

Prof. Leonardo Pelagalli
Tel. +39 071 220 4774
E-mail: l.pelagalli@staff.univpm.it

Ing. Mosè Rossi, PhD
E-mail: mose.rossi@staff.univpm.it