Engines, Energy
and Environment
The research activities of the e3 group are focused on the efficient use of energy from fuels through internal combustion engines in order to minimize carbon dioxide and polluting emissions, preserving our environment.
Teaching
PhD courses
- Introduction to LabVIEW and data acquisition
- Experimental heat and mass transfer
- Towards ZEV: technologies for vehicle pollutant emissions control
- Hybrid propulsion systems
MSc courses
- Engine emissions control
- Motori a combustione interna
- Hybrid and electric propulsion systems
- Thermal machines and structural mechanics (modulo di Thermal Machines)
BSc courses
- Macchine a fluido
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People
The E3 research group provides an environment that fosters lifelong friendships and inspires a lasting passion for learning. Many students have completed their PhDs or undertaken training with our group before choosing to pursue careers in the powertrain and automotive industry.
News & Events
We are delighted to announce that our e-cuber Mohammadjavad Jafari Mahmoudabadi has recently defended his doctoral dissertation: Experimental study of neat Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel in light duty internal combustion engines. This research activity demonstrated that neat Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is one of the most viable alternatives to conventional diesel fuel in light-duty internal combustion engines for the current fleet. It further elucidates the benefits of HVO in significantly reducing almost all criteria pollutant emissions as well as GHG emissions, showing more than 85% abatement in equivalent CO2 emissions on a WTW basis, with comparable fuel economy and no need for any further engine re-calibration. The comprehensive experimental investigations provided valuable insights into the fuel’s hydraulic behavior, spray characteristics, combustion dynamics, cold/hot and steady-state/transient operation, and overall engine performance, underscoring the potential of HVO as a drop-in fuel to support the transition to more sustainable solutions in the transportation sector.
