March 21st – March 25th
Lecturer in charge of the module
Prof. Francesca Verga (DIATI, Politecnico di Torino) - FV
Lecturers contributing to the module- Dario Viberti (DIATI - Politecnico di Torino) – DV
- Fabrizio Pirri (DISAT Politecnico di Torino/IIT) - FP
- Barbara Menin (IIT) - BM
- Angelica Chiodoni (IIT) - AC
- Sergio Bocchini (IIT) - SB
- Claudio Geloni (ENI) - CG
Module Learning Objectives and Skill Acquisition
The module will provide an overview of CO2 and H2 storage in geological formations to accomplish the energy transition process.The course will deal with hydrogen production from renewable sources and recombination with captured CO2 in an integrated industrial approach for an effective CO2 utilization, and the need for large storage facilities will be discussed. Then the course will analyze the different aspects involved with a temporary or permanent CO2 and H2 safe underground storage: system characterization, storage volume quantification, definition of injection/withdrawal rates, assessment of potential bio-geo-chemical issues, monitoring. The course will also offer an overview of the laboratory analysis and on-site data collection and elaboration performed to design and operate an underground storage.Instruments for a preliminary suitability assessment of a geological site for storage purposes will be provided.
Detailed Teaching Agenda | Lecture topic | Lecturer | Hours |
| Introduction to Underground Storage: depleted reservoirs and deep saline aquifers. Capacity, integrity and injectivity. Overview of trapping mechanisms, workflow and risks. | FV | 2 |
| Hydrogen production | AC | 2 |
| CO2 and H2 reduction for green methane production | SB | 2 |
| Fundamentals of fluid and rock properties and their interactions. Geological and fluid-flow modeling. | DV | 4 |
| Volumetric and injectivity calculations. | FV | 2 |
| Geochemical issues | CG | 4 |
| Biochemical issues | BM | 2 |
| Virtual visit to SEASTAR Research Labs @ EnviPark | FP | 2 |
Involved stakeholders
ENI, IIT, Environment Park.
Assessment and grading
To be defined
ECTS: 2
Hours of lecture: 20