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Energy efficiency in district heating networks and civil/industrial plants

Description

The research focuses on the study and optimization of energy efficiency in district heating networks and industrial plants, with particular emphasis on thermal flow management and the integration of renewable energy sources. Research activities include the development of models for managing and optimizing networks, the analysis of heat recovery systems, and the implementation of innovative solutions to reduce energy losses and improve overall efficiency. In particular, solutions for optimizing the use of waste heat, integrating thermal storage systems, and managing heat demand in real-time are explored.

Publications
  • District heating potential in the case of low-grade waste heat recovery from energy intensive industries, Cioccolanti L, Renzi M, Comodi G, Rossi M, 2021, Applied Thermal Engineering, Volume 191, Articolo 116851, ELSEVIER, doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.116851.
  • A methodology to estimate average flow rates in Water Supply Systems (WSSs) for energy recovery purposes through hydropower solutions, Rossi M, Spedaletti S, Lorenzetti M, Salvi D, Renzi M, Comodi G, Caresana F, Pelagalli L, 2021, Renewable Energy, Volume 180, Pagine 1101-1113, ELSEVIER, doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.09.005.
  • Improvement of the energy efficiency in water systems through water losses reduction using the District Metered Area (DMA) approach, Spedaletti S, Rossi M, Comodi G, Cioccolanti L, Salvi D, Lorenzetti M, 2022, Sustainable Cities and Society, Volume 77, Articolo 103525, ELSEVIER, doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2021.103525.
  • Energy efficiency intervention in urea processes by recovering the excess pressure through Hydraulic Power Recovery Turbines (HPRTs), Rossi M, Fanti O, Pacca S.A, Comodi G, 2022, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Volume 52, Articolo 102263, ELSEVIER, doi: 10.1016/j.seta.2022.102263.
  • e-REFORMER for sustainable hydrogen production: enhancing efficiency in the steam methane reforming process, Rossi M, Fanti O, Pacca S.A, Mancinelli E, Comodi G, 2025, Applied Energy, Volume 401, Articolo 126625, doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2025.126625.
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