Food Machinery Design
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Research topics:
Innovative design and manufacturing technologies and application to food processing machinery:
- application of structural bonding to replace welding in metal carpentry;
- eco-design;
Publications:
A. Lutey, F. Moroni. Pulsed laser texturing for improved adhesive-bonded polyethylene (PE) joints. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, in press, 2020.
C. Favi, G. Formentini, N. Boix Rodríguez, Eco-design of cooking appliances based on food habits and diets, Procedia CIRP, in press, 2020.
F. Moroni, F. Musiari, C. Sciancalepore, M. Messori. Influence of atmospheric pressure plasma process parameters on the mechanical behaviour of thermoplastic joints. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 102, 2020
F. Musiari, F. Moroni, C. Favi, A. Pirondi. Durability assessment of laser treated aluminium bonded joints. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, Article in press. Doi:10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2019.01.017
F. Musiari, A. Pirondi, A. Zucchelli, D. Menozzi, J. Belcari, T.M. Brugo, Experimental investigation on the enhancement of Mode I fracture toughness of adhesive bonded joints by electrospun nanofibers, The Journal of Adhesion, 94(11), 974-990, 2018.
L. Romoli, F. Moroni, M.M.A. Khan. A study on the influence of surface laser texturing on the adhesive strength of bonded joints in aluminium alloys. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology. 66 (1) 237-240 (2017)
G. Giuliese, R. Palazzetti, F. Moroni, A. Zucchelli, A. Pirondi. Cohesive zone modelling of delamination response of a composite laminate with interleaved nylon 6,6 nanofibres. Composites Part B: Engineering, 78, 384-392, 2015
G. Toma, M. Vettori, A. Pirondi, F. Moroni, G. Zerbini, F. Rocchi. DESIGN AND TESTING OF AN INNOVATIVE BASAMENT FOR A BOTTLE RINSING AND STERILIZING MACHINE, Int. Conf. on POWER SAVING PROCESSES AND DEVICES IN FOOD AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, Univ. di Voronezh, Russia, Settembre 2011.
F. Moroni, A. Pirondi, F. Kleiner. Experimental analysis and comparison of the strength of simple and hybrid structural joints. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 29 (8), 796-805, 2009.
Main collaborations:
Henkel Italia
Università di Genova
Università di Bologna
Università della Calabria
Active projects:
CLEAN-ER: Cippatore Leggero per tErritori montANi in Emilia Romagna. Responsabile Prof. Alessandro Pirondi
The project has as its objective the conversion of woody / shrubby biomass of low economic value located in mountain areas, in a logic of circular supply chain and energy enhancement. Within the project, the group is in charge of studying and building a small chipper for mountain wooded areas where slope and the presence of standing plants are an obstacle to the passage of vehicles.
Apr. 16 - Mar. 18 New paradigms for the design, construction and operation of machines and systems for the food industry - Emilia-Romagna Region funds POR-FESR 2014-20
Jan. 11 - Dec. 14 Technopole Project, POR-FESR 2007-2013 Emilia-Romagna Region. Director of the project for the creation of the SITEIA.PARMA Center, University of Parma
Jan. 09 - Dec. 10 SITEIA Project (Safety, Technologies, Agri-food Innovation) - Industrial Research and Technology Transfer Laboratory of the Emilia-Romagna High Technology Network, P.R.R.I.l.T.T. Emilia-Romagna, Measure 4 "Network development", Action A Research laboratories and technology transfer.
Research contracts:
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2020 Melegari Technology srl. development of a combined blowing-filling unit for PET bottles. Responsible Prof. Alessandro Pirondi.
2018 New cap decontamination technology, Sidel SpA
2015 Study of the realization of a heat exchanger by gluing, LU-VE SpA
2014 Virtualization methods in the static and dynamic study of the product / packaging combination, SPM SrL
2013 Study for magnetic clamp, Promec SrL
2012 Finite element calculation on blow molding machines, kinetodynamic analysis, study of the performance of alternative materials and counter-verification of the finite elements, PromecBlowtec SrL
2011 Development of a new highly efficient and flexible syringing machine, FavaGiorgioAxel SrL
2009 Development of machinery and production method of manufactured articles by reusing plastic material and recycling of polylaminate materials from brik and pet containers, CGM SpA
2009 New sterilizer: structural optimization, Promec SrL
Patents:
1. R. DE FILIPPIS, F. MORONI, A. PIRONDI (2013). Nodo strutturale universale. ITPR20130019.
2. ROCCHI F, PIRONDI A., MORONI F., VETTORI M. (2011). Operating machine. EP2565126 – ITGE20110098.
3. ROCCHI F, PIRONDI A., VETTORI M. (2007). Gripper for rinsing or blowing machines - Pinza di afferraggio per macchine sciacquatrici o soffiatrici. EP1970134 - ITCR2007A003.
4. ROCCHI F, PIRONDI A., VETTORI M. (2006). An apparatus for washing / sterilising / blowing containers - Apparato di lavaggio / sterilizzazione / soffiaggio di contenitori. EP1862230 - ITPR20060051.