Giulio Grassi is an accomplished executive in the energy and aeronautical R&D sector, with over a decade of leadership and technical experience across Europe and beyond. Currently serving as Managing Director of Sesta Lab in Siena, Italy, he has successfully transformed the company from a challenging post-acquisition phase into a profitable and internationally recognized niche player, serving major clients in oil&gas, energy and aero markets. Giulio’s career spans roles in leading global companies, including General Electric and Ford Motor Company, where he honed his expertise in engineering, operations, and strategic business development. Holding a Global Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi from Milan & Rotman School of Management from Toronto, as well as degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pisa, he combines strong technical foundations with business acumen. Fluent in English and passionate about travel, innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration, Giulio brings a track record of delivering results in complex, high-stakes environments.

Friday, September 5th
16:00 | Event Room 2

Title: Rayleigh Thermometry Experiments and Dissociated Ammonia Combustion for Low-Emission Gas Turbines

Abstract:

Sesta Lab’s R&D focuses on enhancing mini gas turbine combustion through advanced laser diagnostics, particularly Rayleigh thermometry combined with SLIPI, which provides precise, time-averaged temperature fields and improves signal-to-noise ratios for analyzing flame behavior, turbulence, and efficiency in gas turbines. This technique is crucial for optimizing combustion processes, enabling better control of emissions and performance. A key innovation lies in applying these methods to a new ammonia/hydrogen burner using dissociated ammonia as a potential low-emission fuel, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional combustibles by minimizing NOx and CO2 outputs while maintaining high efficiency.