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Socio-thermo-economic sustainability indicator

Thermodynamic approach to the bioeconomy

POPS_indicatore socio-termo-economico

Duration: 2016 - on going

Scientific Coordinator: Umberto Lucia e Giulia Grisolia

Project Type: Basic research developed during a PhD programme

PoliTO Role: Project coordinator

Abstract

Engineering thermodynamics was introduced in bio-economy. The UN's Human Development Index was improved by introducing the Gouy-Stodola theorem to link socio-economic to technical and environmental quantities to obtain an index for sustainability, the Thermodynamic Human Development Index (THDI). 

Applications to different countries were developed. The role of scientific and technical skills in education was pointed out to realise sustainable development. Alessandria district was studied to point out how sustainability could be realised by using the thermodynamic approach.

Involved Structure
  • DENERG, Department of Energy (project leader)
  • DIATI, Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering
  • DISAT, Department of Applied Science and Technology
 
Location
  • Turin, Italy
 
Project Team
  • Umberto Lucia (DENERG), PA
  • Giulia Grisolia (DIATI/DENERG), RTDa 

 

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1. No poverty 

3. Good health and well-being

4. Quality education

7. Affordable and clean energy

8. Decent work and economic growth

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

11. Sustainable cities and communities