Ph.D. candidate in Ingegneria Meccanica , 40th cycle (2024-2027)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS)
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PhD
Research topic
Development of diagnostic and prognostic models for hydropower units through vibration analysis, FEM, data analytics and Digital Twin for monitoring and predictive maintenance.
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The PhD project is focused on the development of advanced diagnostic and prognostic methodologies for hydropower generation units and their main components. The research is carried out in collaboration with Compagnia Valdostana delle Acque (CVA S.p.A.), with application to the generation unit of the Signayes hydropower plant, equipped with Pelton turbines. The main objective is to improve plant efficiency, reliability and availability through innovative tools for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
The research activities include vibration signal analysis according to industrial standards, processing of historical data collected from the monitoring systems installed in the plant, and development of numerical models for the interpretation of the observed dynamic phenomena. An important part of the project also concerns FEM modelling of the machine unit and structural dynamics investigations through modal analysis, in order to identify possible mechanical criticalities and correlate real behaviour with measured data. Another key objective of the PhD is the development of a Digital Twin of the hydropower unit, intended as a virtual model continuously updated with real data, able to support automated diagnostics, predictive maintenance and simulation of different operating scenarios.
The research programme also includes periods abroad at a foreign research institution, aimed at collaboration on modal analysis, dynamic simulations and investigation of vibration behaviours typical of hydropower plants. Complementary activities include attendance of specialised courses on mechanical system dynamics, rotordynamics, numerical modelling, scientific programming, and participation in national and international conferences and scientific seminars.
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- Paduano, B.; Glorioso, M.; Dutto, L.; Barbera, R.; Faedo, N.; Mattiazzo, G.; Ferri, F. (2025)
Constraining impedance-based controllers: generalised framework and experimental validation. In: NONLINEAR DYNAMICS, vol. 113, pp. 18303-18318. ISSN 0924-090X
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