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CLAUDIO ZILIO
Position
Professore Ordinario
Address
STRADELLA SAN NICOLA, 3 - VICENZA
Telephone
0444998746
Claudio Zilio is a Mechanical Engineer. He is full professor at the University of Padova, where he teaches the course of “Applied thermodynamics” and “Thermal systems”. He is the Secretary of commission B2 (Refrigerating equipment) of the International Institute of Refrigeration. He has been involved with several European research projects, primarily concerning Refrigeration Technology and Heat Transfer and he is the author or co-author of more than 160 papers (more than 100 are available in Scopus or Web of Science) dealing with topics such as thermodynamics of inverse cycles, heat transfer, both theoretical and technological aspects, energy applications related to HVAC of buildings, refrigeration for foodstuff preservation, and refrigerating equipments. He is a member of the Editorial Board of ASHRAE Science and technology for the Building Environment journal. He is secretary of International Institute of Refrigeration Commission B2.
From April 2023 he is the President of AiCARR - Italian Association for Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration.
Notices
Office hours
at Ufficio presso il Dipartimento di Tecnica e Gestione dei Sistemi Industriali
Su appuntamento via mail claudio.zilio@unipd.it
Teachings
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND DIGITALIZATION, AA 2024 (INQ1097462)
- RENEWABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT, AA 2024 (INP6074984)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2024 (IN01109448)
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND DIGITALIZATION, AA 2023 (INQ1097462)
- RENEWABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT, AA 2023 (INP6074984)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2023 (IN01109448)
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND DIGITALIZATION, AA 2022 (INQ1097462)
- RENEWABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT, AA 2022 (INP6074984)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2022 (IN01109448)
- RENEWABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT, AA 2021 (INP6074984)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2021 (IN01109448)
- RENEWABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT, AA 2020 (INP6074984)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2020 (IN01109448)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2019 (IN14103169)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2019 (IN12103169)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2019 (IN03109444)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2019 (IN01109448)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2018 (IN12103169)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2018 (IN14103169)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2018 (IN01109448)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2017 (IN12103169)
- TECHNICAL PHYSICS AND LABORATORY, AA 2017 (INO2044924)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2017 (IN01109448)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2016 (IN12103169)
- TECHNICAL PHYSICS AND LABORATORY, AA 2016 (INO2044924)
- HEAT TRANSFER IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, AA 2016 (INL1000511)
- THERMAL SYSTEMS, AA 2016 (IN01109448)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2015 (IN12103169)
- TECHNICAL PHYSICS AND LABORATORY, AA 2015 (INO2044924)
- HEAT TRANSFER IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, AA 2015 (INL1000511)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2014 (IN12103169)
- TECHNICAL PHYSICS AND LABORATORY, AA 2014 (INO2044924)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2013 (IN12103169)
- TECHNICAL PHYSICS AND LABORATORY, AA 2013 (INO2044924)
- APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER, AA 2012 (IN12103169)
- TECHNICAL PHYSICS AND LABORATORY, AA 2012 (INO2044924)
Publications
Longo Giovanni A, Zilio Claudio, Ortombina Ludovico, Zigliotto Mauro (2017). Application of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for modeling oxide-based nanofluids dynamic viscosity. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER, vol. 83, p. 8-14, ISSN: 0735-1933, doi: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2017.03.003
Doretti L., Longo G.A., Mancin S., Righetti G., Zilio C. (2017). Flow boiling heat transfer on a Carbon/Carbon surface. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER, vol. 109, p. 938-948, ISSN: 0017-9310, doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.02.066
Longo Giovanni A., Mancin Simone, Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio (2017). Flow dynamic and energetic assessment of a commercial micro-pump for a portable/wearable artificial kidney: Peristaltic vs. diaphragm pumps. THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRESS, vol. 3, p. 31-36, ISSN: 2451-9049, doi: 10.1016/j.tsep.2017.03.006
Longo Giovanni A, Mancin Simone, Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio (2017). HFC404A condensation inside a small brazed plate heat exchanger: Comparison with the low GWP substitutes propane and propylene. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRIGERATION, vol. 81, p. 41-49, ISSN: 0140-7007, doi: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2017.05.017
Longo Giovanni A, Mancin Simone, Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio (2017). Hydrocarbon refrigerants HC290 (Propane) and HC1270 (Propylene) low GWP long-term substitutes for HFC404A: A comparative analysis in vaporisation inside a small-diameter horizontal smooth tube. APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING, vol. 124, p. 707-715, ISSN: 1359-4311, doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.06.080
Longo G.A., Mancin S., Righetti G., Zilio C., Doretti L. (2017). Saturated R134a flow boiling inside a 4.3 mm inner diameter microfin tube. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, vol. 0, p. 1-13, ISSN: 2374-474X, doi: 10.1080/23744731.2017.1300012
Longo Giovanni A, Mancin Simone, Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio (2017). Saturated vapour condensation of HFC404A inside a 4 mm ID horizontal smooth tube: Comparison with the long-term low GWP substitutes HC290 (Propane) and HC1270 (Propylene). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER, vol. 108, p. 2088-2099, ISSN: 0017-9310, doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.12.087
Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio, Mancin Simone, Longo Giovanni A. (2016). A review on in-tube two-phase heat transfer of hydro-fluoro-olefines refrigerants. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, vol. 22, p. 1191-1225, ISSN: 2374-474X, doi: 10.1080/23744731.2016.1229528
Longo Giovanni A, Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio (2016). Development of an Innovative Raw Milk Dispenser Based on Nanofluid Technology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING, vol. 12, p. 165-172, ISSN: 1556-3758, doi: 10.1515/ijfe-2015-0127
Longo Giovanni A, Mancin Simone, Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio (2016). HFC32 and HFC410A flow boiling inside a 4 mm horizontal smooth tube. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRIGERATION, vol. 61, p. 12-22, ISSN: 0140-7007, doi: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2015.09.002
Longo Giovanni A, Mancin Simone, Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio (2016). HFC404A vaporisation inside a Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger (BPHE): Comparison with the possible long-term low GWP substitutes HC290 (Propane) and HC1270 (Propylene). APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING, vol. 108, p. 1401-1408, ISSN: 1359-4311, doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.08.006
Longo Giovanni A, Mancin Simone, Righetti Giulia, Zilio Claudio (2016). HFO1234ze(E) vaporisation inside a Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger (BPHE): Compariso
Research Area
Currently, he is involved in analytical and experimental studies on refrigerating machines with particular emphasis on energy savings and on environmental protection/preservation. In particular:
Sustainability with perspective refrigerants.
Advanced transcritical refrigeration systems and heat pumps operating with carbon dioxide.
Innovation in environmental control systems and thermal control in commercial aircrafts and helicopters.
Energetic optimization of cold storages and food preservation issues.
Thermodynamic and thermophysical properties of innovative environmentally friendly refrigerants.
Thermophysical properties of nanofluids.
Condensation and boiling of refrigerants inside smooth and microfin tubes of “small” diameter.
Condensation and boiling of refrigerants inside plate heat exchangers.
Heat transfer and pressure drop with stochastic open cells metallic foams.
Innovative strategies for energy consumption reduction in domestic appliances.
