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Design of low-power temperature sensor architecture for passive UHF RFID tags
, Article Informacije MIDEM ; Volume 45, Issue 4 , 2015 , Pages 249-259 ; 03529045 (ISSN) ; Kamarei, M ; Ahmady, A. F ; Sharif University of Technology
Society for Microelectronics, Electric Components and Materials
2015
Abstract
A low-power wide-range CMOS temperature sensor architecture is proposed based on temperature-to-frequency conversion using supply voltage controlled sub-threshold ring oscillator. The principles of operation are investigated and proved via analytic and simulation results. Most errors are canceled out by this ratio-metric design. An inaccuracy of -0.84°C to +0.34°C occurs over a range of -40°C to 80°C after using a novel in-field digital two-point calibration. The entire sensor consumes less than 93nW to 305nW over the temperature range and can be digitally reconfigured for setting sample rate and resolution in a tradeoff
Probable thermal effects of plasma impulse action on reservoirs
, Article Saint Petersburg 2012 - Geosciences: Making the Most of the Earth's Resources, 2 April 2012 through 5 April 2012 ; April , 2012 ; Amani, S ; Sharif University of Technology
European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE
2012
Abstract
Plasma impulse technology (PIT) is one of the most innovative methods among the oil recovery enhancement (EOR) jobs. Although the low cost and persistent effects of this method has attracted researchers attentions to its self, the governing mechanisms of reservoir remediation in this method are still shrouded in mystery. This study presents a brief discussion on probable thermal mechanisms which govern the interaction between reservoir formation and plasma impulse jet. Minerals dissociation, opening the fused pathway and organic deposits melting seem to be of the most important thermal effects
Service Platform Design in Tourism Field by Service Composition Approach
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Hooshmand, Mahmoud (Supervisor)
Abstract
The tourism industry, as the world's largest industry, plays a significant role in the economic status of developing and developed countries, and has been among the fastest growing sectors in other industries in recent decades.The important role of the tourism industry in economic development has begun since the 19th century, but it has quickly traveled its course as a global industrial one.This rapid growth will enable us to exploit the potential of this industry with the growth of technology and knowledge.Designing a platform with the ability to link up the supply and demand among existing individuals as potential sources of resources to reduce the cost and facilitate tourism with a cheap...
Low cost soft error hardened latch designs for nano-scale CMOS technology in presence of process variation
, Article Microelectronics Reliability ; Volume 53, Issue 6 , June , 2013 , Pages 912-924 ; 00262714 (ISSN) ; Tabandeh, M ; Fazeli, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
Abstract
In this paper, two Low cost and Soft Error Hardened latches (referred to as LSEH1 and LSEH2) are proposed and evaluated. The proposed latches are fully SEU immune, i.e. they are capable of tolerating all particle strikes to any of their nodes. Moreover, they can mask Single Event Transients (SETs) occurring in combinational logics and reaching the input of the latches. We have compared our SEU/SET-tolerant latches with some well-known previously proposed soft error tolerant latches. To evaluate the proposed latches, we have done a set of SPICE simulations. The simulation results trough comparisons with other hardened latches reveal that the proposed latches not only have more robustness but...
Rapid removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions by low cost adsorbents
, Article International Journal of Global Environmental Issues ; Volume 12, Issue 2-4 , 2012 , Pages 318-331 ; 14666650 (ISSN) ; Rohani Bastami, T ; Tahmasbi, M ; Zabihi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Interscience
2012
Abstract
In the present investigation, different agricultural solid wastes namely: eggplant hull (EH), almond green hull (AGH), and walnut shell (WS), that are introduced as low cost adsorbents, were used for the removal of heavy metals (cobalt, strontium and mercury ions) from aqueous solutions. Activation process and/or chemical treatments using H 2O 2 and NH 3 were performed on these raw materials to increase their adsorption performances. The effectiveness of these adsorbents was studied in batch adsorption mode under a variety of experimental conditions such as: different chemical treatments, various amounts of adsorbents, initial metal-ion concentrations, pH of solutions, contact times, and...
A directional renumbering strategy for improving unstructured grid data structure
, Article 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Orlando, FL, 4 January 2010 through 7 January 2010 ; 2010 ; 9781600867392 (ISBN) ; Darbandi, M ; Schneider, G. E ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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A very simple and computationally low cost numerical algorithm is developed to generate a quasi-structured data structure for an unstructured grid. To achieve this purpose, the data structure in the matrices of an unstructured grid is classified to address the element layers and node lines in the computational domain. In this regard, elements and nodes of the unstructured grid are renumbered in a directional ordering-based strategy. The elements and nodes arrangement in each layer and line is accomplished in a unique direction around an interior object of the grid either clockwise or counterclockwise. Furthermore, a new searching scheme is introduced which guarantees a quick search inside...
Development of a measuring system for shoulder abduction and adduction
, Article 2010 17th Iranian Conference of Biomedical Engineering, ICBME 2010 - Proceedings, 3 November 2010 through 4 November 2010, Isfahan ; 2010 ; 9781424474844 (ISBN) ; Soroush, A ; Narimani, R ; Hoviat Talab, M ; Parnianpour, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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In the shoulder disease, a large various tools is employed to assess the results of the treatment. In this work, a new system is proposed to record abduction-adduction movement of human shoulder. The system consists of a cloth that is stretchable, two Rubbery Ruler sensors (RRs) that attached on humerus of both arms and a data acquisition system. Two Xsens sensors attached on humerus of both arms are used to calibrate the orientation for the RRs output. Moreover, we developed a low cost prototype system to measure the rotation of Yaw from 30 to 90 degrees
Toward an architecture-based method for selecting composer components to make software product line
, Article ITNG2010 - 7th International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations, 12 April 2010 through 14 April 2010 ; April , 2010 , Pages 1233-1236 ; 9780769539843 (ISBN) ; Moaven, S ; Habibi, J ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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Nowadays, product line, as an important topic in software development domain, has been paid attention by software engineering practitioners. Finding suitable components to construct an efficient and comprehensive product line with low costs is one of the critical problems in this domain which demands to be satisfied. In this paper a method is presented which can manage and control complexities of component selection problem, an NP problem, and result in creation of declared product line. By making use of this method, a product line will be constructed with suitably-adopted components to cover up requirements based on architecture; that's why software product line development process will...
A high speed and low cost error correction technique for the carry select adder
, Article International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2009, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, 16 March 2009 through 19 March 2009 ; 2009 , Pages 635-640 ; 9780769535647 (ISBN) ; Miremadi, S. G ; Ejlali, A ; Sharif University of Technology
2009
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In this paper, a high speed and low cost error correction technique is proposed for the Carry Select Adder (CSA) which can correct both transient and permanent errors and is applicable on all partitioning types of the basic CSA circuit. The proposed error correction technique is compatible with all existing error detection techniques which are proposed for the CSA adder. The synthesized results show that applying this novel error correction technique to a CSA with error detection technique results in up to 18.4%, 3.1% and 14.9%, increase in power consumption, delay and area respectively. © 2009 IEEE
Robot control using an inexpensive P300 based BCI
, Article 26th National and 4th International Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, ICBME 2019, 27 November 2019 through 28 November 2019 ; 2019 , Pages 204-207 ; 9781728156637 (ISBN) ; Shamsollahi, M. B ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2019
Abstract
Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) are an important concept of biomedical engineering because of their ability to improve life conditions for people with different disabilities. Lots of studies have worked on important characteristics of BCI systems, such as speed and accuracy, whereas price is an important aspect too. Thus, a low cost BCI system with high accuracy clearly can help more people. Our purpose in this study is to design a P300 based BCI system using a low-priced EEG headset which has an acceptable accuracy. Our final design got a mean real-time accuracy of 93.3% which is comparable to systems with much more expensive hardware. © 2019 IEEE
One cube or more?
, Article 59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008, Glasgow, 29 September 2008 through 3 October 2008 ; Volume 6 , 2008 , Pages 3792-3797 ; 9781615671601 (ISBN) ; Shahmari, E ; Molaverdikhani, K ; Jazebizadeh, H ; Taheran, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
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In the recent years, many universities invest on cubesats to prepare an appropriate environment for their students to get their hands on real experiments including design, fabrication, test, launch, operation and analysis of a real satellite project. Now after 5 years of experimentation, it is time for leaders to define more practical goals beside training students. Orienting the budget that is annually being invested on such satellites in every country to a specific goal could be a driving force in opening a new chapter in the utilization of pico-satellites and the advantages they offer. As these tiny satellites are utilized based on low cost COTS and also are light weight enough to reduce...
Modeling, performance analyzing, and prototyping of variable reluctance resolver with toroidal winding
, Article IEEE Sensors Journal ; Volume 21, Issue 4 , 2021 , Pages 4425-4432 ; 1530437X (ISSN) ; Nasiri Gheidari, Z ; Tootoonchian, F ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2021
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Resolver, as an electromagnetic sensor, is widely used in different industrial applications such as servo motor feedback applications because of its reliable performance in the presence of undesired external factors in a harsh environment. Among different types of resolvers, variable reluctance (VR) resolvers draw attention due to their robust structure with a winding-less solid rotor and low-cost manufacturing. In this article, analytical modeling based on the magnetic equivalent circuit (MEC) is employed to investigate the output signals of the proposed toroidal winding arrangements for VR resolver with a 5-X rotor. Time-stepping finite element analysis (TSFEA) is used for all the...
A low-power smart temperature sensor for passive UHF RFID tags and sensor nets
, Article 2016 8th International Symposium on Telecommunications, IST 2016, 27 September 2016 through 29 September 2016 ; 2017 , Pages 12-17 ; 9781509034345 (ISBN) ; Kamarei, M ; Fotowat Ahmady, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2017
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A low-power wide-range CMOS temperature sensor architecture is proposed for RFID and Sensor Networks based on temperature-to-frequency conversion using supply voltage controlled sub-threshold ring oscillator. The principles of operation are investigated and proved via simulation results. Most errors are canceled out by this ratio-metric design. An inaccuracy of -0.84°C to +0.34°C occurs over a range of -40°C to 80°C after using a novel in-field digital two-point calibration. The entire sensor consumes less than 93nW to 305nW over the temperature range and can be digitally reconfigured for setting sample rate and resolution in a tradeoff. © 2016 IEEE
Methylene blue removal using modified celery (Apium graveolens) as a low-cost biosorbent in batch mode: Kinetic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies
, Article Journal of Molecular Structure ; Volume 1173 , 2018 , Pages 541-551 ; 00222860 (ISSN) ; Bastani, D ; Shayesteh, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2018
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Celery residue modified with H2SO4 was utilized as a low-cost adsorbent for elimination of methylene blue cationic dye from aqueous solution in batch adsorption process. The adsorbent was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The efficacy of dye removal of the modified celery residue (MCR) was verifying by changing adsorbent dose, contact time, pH, initial dye concentration, and temperature. The isotherm models analysis shows that the experimental data can be better demonstrated by Freundlich isotherm model. In order to evaluate the best fit isotherm, three error analysis methods (χ2, ARE and MPSD) as well as correlation...
Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies of a low-cost biosorbent for the removal of Congo red dye: Acid and CTAB-acid modified celery (Apium graveolens)
, Article Journal of Molecular Structure ; Volume 1176 , 2019 , Pages 181-193 ; 00222860 (ISSN) ; Bastani, D ; Shayesteh, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2019
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This study introduces a new and bio-friendly adsorbent based on natural and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) modified adsorbent, celery (Apium graveolens) residue for removal of organic pollutants. The adsorbent was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and pHpzc techniques. Removal applicability and efficiency of this biosorbent were studied using Congo red (CR) as a sample organic pollutant. To reach the best results, main parameters such as pH, adsorbent mass, contact time, initial dye concentration and temperature were optimized through the adsorption experiments in a batch system. The kinetic and isotherm of CR removal...
Excitation shifting: A general low-cost solution for eliminating ultra-low-frequency torque ripple in switched reluctance machines
, Article IEEE Transactions on Magnetics ; Volume 49, Issue 9 , Sept , 2013 , Pages 5135-5149 ; 00189464 (ISSN) ; Davoudi, A ; Kaboli, S ; Edrington, C. S ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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Switched reluctance machines (SRMs) suffer from ultra-low-frequency torque ripple in single pulse mode. This ripple is the result of an imbalance in phase currents, when multiphase excitation occurs. This paper investigates the origin of this imbalance and identifies the imbalanced phase. Excitation shifting strategy, which delays excitation of the imbalanced phase, is then proposed. The delay angle adjusts current amplitude in the imbalanced phase to attain a perfect balance between all phases. The excitation shifting strategy is a general solution, which is applicable to both three-phase and four-phase machines. In addition, the proposed method can be implemented by a much simpler drive...
Effecive & efficient DSM configuration guidelines for low-cost development of complex systems
, Article Gain Competitive Advantage by Managing Complexity - Proceedings of the 14th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference, DSM 2012, 13 September 2012 through 14 September 2012 ; 2012 , Pages 125-137 ; 9783446433540 (ISBN) ; Sharif University of Technology
Institution of Engineering Designers
2012
Abstract
With the proliferation of more complex systems has come the need to find better solutions in both technical and management domains. Such complex systems are usually larger in size, have more parallel operations and contain more complex interfaces (Eisner, 2005). The Design Structure Matrix is a very useful tool in handling such complexities, provided that the system designer can use it properly. This paper addresses how effectiveness & efficiency are defined for a DSM and how these two important characteristics can be achieved. The importance of understanding the solution space in constructing an effective & efficient DSM is discussed and general guidelines are given on configuring the DSM...
Production of glucoamylase by aspergillus niger under solid state fermentation
, Article International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications ; Volume 25, Issue 1 , 2012 , Pages 1-7 ; 1728-144X (ISSN) ; Vossoughi, M ; Roostaazad, R ; Ahmadi, M ; Zarrabi, A ; Hosseini, S. M ; Sharif University of Technology
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In this study, Glucoamylase production by Aspergillus niger was investigated under solid state fermentation using low cost by-products of agricultural processes as substrate. Highest enzyme production was observed when a combination of wheat bran (WB) and corn flour (CF) was used as compared to WB+ rice bran, WB+ rice flour and WB alone. Several compositions of corn flours were experimented. The best combination of WB in addition of 10% corn flour resulted maximum enzyme activities. Study of the fermentations in flasks revealed 373.3 IU/gds and 41.4 g/l for the enzyme activity and protein concentration respectively under conditions of 30± 1°C, pH 4.7 and time 96 h. Optimum conditions...
A new spectrum sensing circuit for cognitive radio applications
, Article Proceedings - CIMSim 2011: 3rd International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation, 20 September 2011 through 22 September 2011, Langkawi ; 2011 , Pages 404-407 ; 9780769545622 (ISBN) ; Forooraghi, K ; Atlasbaf, Z ; Ahmadi, A. F ; Sharif University of Technology
2011
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Fast, accurate and efficient sensing is of important aspects in cognitive radio technology. A new sensing circuit is proposed using a phase frequency detector for cognitive radio applications. Using this method, spectral sensing can be done in a very short time by a low cost, low power circuit, compared with available implemented methods. The PFD circuit resolves different frequencies without the need of variable filter bandwidth or the banks of filters. Also it accelerates sensing procedure because of short time needed to detect the signal. Simulations show the accurate operation of this method and comparison with other methods shows faster sweep rates
A low cost circuit level fault detection technique to full adder design
, Article 2011 18th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems, ICECS 2011, 11 December 2011 through 14 December 2011, Beirut ; 2011 , Pages 446-450 ; 9781457718458 (ISBN) ; Fazeli, M ; Hessabi, S ; Miremadi, S. G ; Sharif University of Technology
2011
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This paper proposes a Low Cost circuit level Fault Detection technique called LCFD for a one-bit Full Adder (FA) as the basic element of adder circuits. To measure the fault detection coverage of the proposed technique, we conduct an exhaustive circuit level fault injection experiment on all susceptible nodes of a FA. Experimental results show that the LCDF technique can detect about 83% of injected faults while having only about 40% area and 22% power consumption overheads. In the LCDF technique, the fault detection latency does not affect the latency of the FA, since the error detection is done in parallel with the addition