Thermodynamics represents the main research subject of the group. In particular, the focus is on themes related to non-equilibrium thermodynamics, entropy production and heat transfer inside energy and refrigeration systems.
Currently, there are many thesis subjects available:
Video lecture by Prof. Grazzini on complexity and life (in italian):
International journals:
U. Lucia, G. Grazzini The Second Law Today: Using Maximum-Minimum Entropy Generation, Entropy 2015, 17, 7786-7797; doi:10.3390/e17117786
U. Lucia, G. Grazzini, B. Montrucchio,G. Grisolia, R. Borchiellini, G. Gervino, C. Castagnoli, A. Ponzetto, F. Constructal thermodynamics combined with infrared experiments to evaluate temperature differences in cells Scientific Reports 01/2015; 5:11587. DOI:10.1038/srep11587
Miroslav Grmela, Giuseppe Grazzini, Umberto Lucia, L’Hocine Yahia, Multiscale Mesoscopic Entropy of Driven Macroscopic Systems, Entropy, 2013, 15, pp.5053-5064
G. Grazzini, R. Borchiellini, U. Lucia, Entropy versus entransy, Journal of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics, Vol. 38, n. 3, 2013, pp. 259–271.
G.Grazzini, A.Milazzo, Energy Fluxes and their Relations within Energy Plants, Energy Conv. and Management, 48,.2007,pp.1720-1725 IF 1.325
U. Lucia, G.Grazzini Global analysis of the local dissipation potential. Rev. Gen. Therm., Vol. 36, n.8, pp.605-609, 1997.
G.Grazzini Work from Irreversible Heat Engines. Energy, Vol.16, n.4, 1991, pp.747-755.
G.Grazzini, F.Gori Entropy Parameters for Heat Exchangers Design. Int. Jour. of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.31, No. 12, 1988 pp.2547-2554.
G.Grazzini, F.Gori Influence of Thermal Irreversibilities on Work Producing Systems. Revue General de Thermique, n.312, dicembre 1987, pp.637-639.
International conferences
U. Lucia, P. Buzzi, G. Grazzini Irreversibility in river flow Constructal Law & Second Law Conference Parma 18th - 19th May 2015, pp.83-93
G.Grazzini, U.Lucia Evolution rate of thermodynamic systems In Shape and Thermodynamics, Int. Workshop, Florence (Italy) 25-26/09/2008, Editors A. Bejan, G. Grazzini (http://electronica.unifi.it/online/st2008/)
G.Grazzini, A.Milazzo Exergy analysis of a CAES with thermal energy storage, 5th European Thermal-Sciences Conference, 18-22 Maggio 2008, Eindhoven (NL)
G.Grazzini, R.Rinaldi, M.Tucci Work and efficiency maxima for irreversible heat powerplants. Energy for the 21st Century, Proceedings of Florence World Energy Research Symposium, 6-8 giugno 1994, SGE, Padova, pp.417-428.
A.Bosio, G.Grazzini, S.Ponticelli Experimental Results of the Optimization of a Solar Thermal Plant in Terms of Available Energy and Flowrate Control. World Renewable Energy Congress, Reading,U.K., 23-28 Sept. 1990.
G.Grazzini Maximum Work with Isothermal Exchange Irreversible Heat Engines. A Future for Energy, Proceedings of Florence World Energy Research Symposium, pp.473-484, 28 maggio, 1 giugno 1990, Pergamon Press.
Books
G. Grazzini, C. Balocco, G. B. Andreani Rational use and Energy Planning: A Thermo-dynamic and geographical Approach, In Energy Efficiency Research Advances, David M. Bergmann Editor, Nova Science Publishers Inc., New York, USA, 2008, pp. 11-62.
National journal and conferences
C.Balocco, G.Grazzini, Termodinamica e Informazione per l'uso razionale delle risorse energetiche, Atti del Convegno Nazionale sulla Politica Energetica in Italia, Bologna 18-19 Aprile 2005.
G.Grazzini Cicli inversi irreversibili con scambi isotermi XLVI Congresso Nazionale ATI, Gaeta 25-27 settembre 1991, Vol.1, pp.IA-3-10.
G.Grazzini Lavoro massimo ottenibile dal sole. Energie Alternative HTE, n.67, settembre-ottobre 1990, pp.325-330.
G.Grazzini, A.Milazzo Dimensionamento a minima produzione di entropia del recuperatore e dello scambiatore di un motore Stirling. XLIV Congresso Naz. A.T.I., IIB-31, Vol.I, Cosenza 12-15 settembre 1989.