Numerical investigation of effects of uniform magnetic field on heat transfer around a sphere

, Article International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer ; Volume 114 , 2017 , Pages 703-714 ; 00179310 (ISSN) Abbasi, Z ; Molaei Dehkordi, A ; Abbasi, F ; Sharif University of Technology

Elsevier Ltd 2017

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In this article, ferrohydrodynamic forced-convection heat transfer from a heated sphere embedded in a ferrofluid in the presence of the uniform external magnetic field has been studied numerically for the first time over a wide range of Reynolds number value, nanoparticle diameter, particle volume fraction, and magnetic field intensity. Despite the uniform external magnetic field applied, the internal magnetic field near the sphere could be nonuniform due to the considerable difference between the relative magnetic permeability of the sphere and the surrounding medium. Kelvin body force arises from this nonuniformity and induces vortexes near the sphere. These vortexes disturb the boundary...

A method for simulation of vapour cloud explosions based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

, Article Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries ; Volume 24, Issue 5 , 2011 , Pages 638-647 ; 09504230 (ISSN) Tauseef, S. M ; Rashtchian, D ; Abbasi, T ; Abbasi, S.A ; Sharif University of Technology

2011

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The effectiveness of the application of CFD to vapour cloud explosion (VCE) modelling depends on the accuracy with which geometrical details of the obstacles likely to be encountered by the vapour cloud are represented and the correctness with which turbulence is predicted. This is because the severity of a VCE strongly depends on the types of obstacles encountered by the cloud undergoing combustion; the turbulence generated by the obstacles influences flame speed and feeds the process of explosion through enhanced mixing of fuel and oxidant. In this paper a CFD-based method is proposed on the basis of the author's finding that among the various models available for assessing turbulence, the...

Thin film graphene oxide membrane: challenges and gas separation potential

, Article Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering ; Volume 35, Issue 5 , May , 2018 , Pages 1174-1184 ; 02561115 (ISSN) Abbasi, F ; Karimi Sabet, J ; Ghotbi, C ; Abbasi, Z ; Sharif University of Technology

Springer New York LLC 2018

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Graphene oxide membranes were prepared by vacuum and pressurized ultrafiltration methods on the 12% modified Polyacrylonitrile (12mPAN) substrate to specify challenges, salient features, future directions, and potential of GO membrane for separation fields using characterization techniques and gas separation test (studied gases are CO2, He and N2), which is an efficient tool for better understanding of GO membrane behavior. GO membrane structure was examined over a wide range of parameters, such as pore size range of substrate and its surface properties, pH of GO dispersion, GO content, synthesis pressure, operating pressure and temperature. The results show that the GO content does not hold...

Conversion of CO into CO2 by high active and stable PdNi nanoparticles supported on a metal-organic framework

, Article Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering ; 2021 ; 20950179 (ISSN) Abbasi, F ; Karimi Sabet, J ; Abbasi, Z ; Ghotbi, C ; Sharif University of Technology

Higher Education Press Limited Company 2021

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The solubility of Pd(NO3)2 in water is moderate whereas it is completely soluble in diluted HNO3 solution. Pd/MIL-101(Cr) and Pd/MIL-101-NH2(Cr) were synthesized by aqueous solution of Pd(NO3)2 and Pd(NO3)2 solution in dilute HNO3 and used for CO oxidation reaction. The catalysts synthesized with Pd(NO3)2 solution in dilute HNO3 showed lower activity. The aqueous solution of Pd(NO3)2 was used for synthesis of mono-metal Ni, Pd and bimetallic PdNi nanoparticles with various molar ratios supported on MOF. Pd70Ni30/MIL-101(Cr) catalyst showed higher activity than monometallic counterparts and Pd + Ni physical mixture due to the strong synergistic effect of PdNi nanoparticles, high distribution...

Conversion of CO into CO2 by high active and stable PdNi nanoparticles supported on a metal-organic framework

, Article Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering ; 2021 ; 20950179 (ISSN) Abbasi, F ; Karimi Sabet, J ; Abbasi, Z ; Ghotbi, C ; Sharif University of Technology

Higher Education Press Limited Company 2021

Abstract

The solubility of Pd(NO3)2 in water is moderate whereas it is completely soluble in diluted HNO3 solution. Pd/MIL-101(Cr) and Pd/MIL-101-NH2(Cr) were synthesized by aqueous solution of Pd(NO3)2 and Pd(NO3)2 solution in dilute HNO3 and used for CO oxidation reaction. The catalysts synthesized with Pd(NO3)2 solution in dilute HNO3 showed lower activity. The aqueous solution of Pd(NO3)2 was used for synthesis of mono-metal Ni, Pd and bimetallic PdNi nanoparticles with various molar ratios supported on MOF. Pd70Ni30/MIL-101(Cr) catalyst showed higher activity than monometallic counterparts and Pd + Ni physical mixture due to the strong synergistic effect of PdNi nanoparticles, high distribution...

Conversion of CO into CO2 by high active and stable PdNi nanoparticles supported on a metal-organic framework

, Article Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering ; Volume 16, Issue 7 , 2022 , Pages 1139-1148 ; 20950179 (ISSN) Abbasi, F ; Karimi Sabet, J ; Abbasi, Z ; Ghotbi, C ; Sharif University of Technology

Higher Education Press Limited Company 2022

Abstract

The solubility of Pd(NO3)2 in water is moderate whereas it is completely soluble in diluted HNO3 solution. Pd/MIL-101(Cr) and Pd/MIL-101-NH2(Cr) were synthesized by aqueous solution of Pd(NO3)2 and Pd(NO3)2 solution in dilute HNO3 and used for CO oxidation reaction. The catalysts synthesized with Pd(NO3)2 solution in dilute HNO3 showed lower activity. The aqueous solution of Pd(NO3)2 was used for synthesis of mono-metal Ni, Pd and bimetallic PdNi nanoparticles with various molar ratios supported on MOF. Pd70Ni30/MIL-101(Cr) catalyst showed higher activity than monometallic counterparts and Pd + Ni physical mixture due to the strong synergistic effect of PdNi nanoparticles, high distribution...

Improved method for increasing accessible pores of MIL-101(Cr) by encapsulation and removal of Phosphotungstic acid (PTA): Pd/PTA-MIL-101(Cr) as an effective catalyst for CO oxidation

, Article Journal of Cleaner Production ; Volume 347 , 2022 ; 09596526 (ISSN) Abbasi, F ; Karimi Sabet, J ; Abbasi, Z ; Ghotbi, C ; Sharif University of Technology

Elsevier Ltd 2022

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This study forwards a novel and simple approach for encapsulation of Phosphotungstic acid (PTA) into MIL-101(Cr) cavities to develop PTA-MIL-101(Cr) with a high surface area. In this method, the resulting surface area of PTA-MIL-101(Cr) (3563 m2/g) is 1.72 times that of MIL-101(Cr) due to the existence of more accessible pores which are formed by leaching of PTAs incorporated inside MIL-101(Cr) pores during the intense washing. Catalysts are investigated in CO oxidation under atmospheric pressure and feed composition of 1%CO, 20%O2, and 79%He. 3%Pd/PTA-MIL-101(Cr) shows 100%CO conversion at T = 145 °C and outperforms PTA, PTA-MIL-101(Cr), Pd/PTA, 1–3%Pd/MIL-101(Cr), Pd-PTA/MIL-101(Cr), and...

Investigation into the effects of weld zone and geometric discontinuity on the formability reduction of tailor welded blanks

, Article Computational Materials Science ; Volume 59 , 2012 , Pages 158-164 ; 09270256 (ISSN) Abbasi, M ; Ketabchi, M ; Ramazani, A ; Abbasi, M ; Prahl, U ; Sharif University of Technology

2012

Abstract

Numerous advantages of application of tailor welded blanks (TWBs) in automobile industry, namely reduction of weight, fuel consumption and air pollution, have made the manufacturers eager to investigate in this field. On the other hand, while experiments generally provide valuable information in regard with mechanical behaviors, but utilization of simulation methods has extended vastly due to time and cost saving issues. One challenging issue in numerically analyzing the forming behavior of transversely welded TWBs, welded by laser welding methods, has been the presence of weld zone. While some researchers believe that during simulation, the weld zone can be neglected due to its minority and...

A neural network applied to estimate process capability of non-normal processes

, Article Expert Systems with Applications ; Volume 36, Issue 2 PART 2 , 2009 , Pages 3093-3100 ; 09574174 (ISSN) Abbasi, B ; Sharif University of Technology

2009

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It is always crucial to estimate process capability index (PCI) when the quality characteristic does not follow normal distribution, however skewed distributions come about in many processes. The classical method to estimate process capability is not applicable for non-normal processes. In the existing methods for non-normal processes, probability density function (pdf) of the process or an estimate of it is required. Estimating pdf of the process is a hard work and resulted PCI by estimated pdf may be far from real value of it. In this paper an artificial neural network is proposed to estimate PCI for right skewed distributions without appeal to pdf of the process. The proposed neural...

Self-Leadership Strategies in Teamwork and Share Leadership Orientation with the Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology karbasforushan, Elias (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

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The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the linkage between two constructs about teamwork activities. One of them is "self-leadership in teamwork", the extent to which a person could control and manage his thoughts and activities in teamwork. The other is "shared leadership orientation", which is about orientation of people to contribute in leadership processes. This linkage evaluated with consideration of "self-efficacy in shared leadership" as a moderator.
Questionnaires of self-leadership in teamwork and self-efficacy in shared leadership elicited from literature with a little change and shared leadership questionnaire developed in another study by the author.Questionnaires...

The Hidden Side of Coin: What Self Leadership Strategies Are Applied by Successful Iranian Women Entrepreneurs?

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Mirhosseini, Minoo (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

Abstract

Women are going to play more important roles in the economy of most countries including Iran. Hence, since the number of entrepreneurs among women is increasing, identifying characteristics and other factors that cause these group to be successful, is a critical issue. Studies show that entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs, face numerous problems in their career. These problems are especially more demanding in societies with unique cultural attributes. Therefore, applying personal and managerial solutions in order to overcome these problems are necessary. On the other hand, researchers believe that one of the most effective and beneficial concepts helping entrepreneurs in their...

Identifying the Ethical Dilemmas Confronting Human Resource Managers of Iranian Project Based Companies and Exploring their Causes

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Shokatian, Taha (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

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The present study was performed aiming to identify the ethical dilemmas human resource managers confront with in Iranian project-based organizations as well as to trace out the underlying causes. “Ethical dilemma” refers to a decision making situation in which ethical considerations render all the alternatives inapt, thence making the decision making process ethically complex. First of all, a theoretical framework was developed based on the preceding research; then, the study was further conducted utilizing a qualitative research method with an exploratory approach. The data were collected using in-depth interviews and analysed using the theme analysis method. The corresponding interviewees...

Multiple Case Study of Distributed Leadership Effectiveness in Educational Major FoundingTeams of Sharif University of Technology

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Samimi, Mehdi (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

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Using Distributed leadership framework while studying the leadership phenomena in teams, especially in educational environment, has received more attention by scholars in these years. Although the results of these researches indicated positive consequences mostly, the need for exploratory studies to identify situational and contextual factors in distributed leadership effectiveness has been mentioned. In other words, it has been suggested that the effectiveness of distributed leadership in teams may be affected by situational and contextual factors. In the current multiple case study, after the initial study of leadership and its functions in some schools of Sharif University of Technology,...

Identification of Influence Mechanisms of Executive/non-executive Board Composition on Board’s Attribution Style

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Helaly, Hamed (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

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The influence mechanisms of executive/non-executive board compostion on board’s attribution style have been explored. In two case studies, I have examined boards’ causal interpretation about a critical incident which had a significant impact on firm performance. A qualitative research approach has been taken in the case studies. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with all board members and was analyzied with the theme analysis method. According to the results, board of directors’ collective attribution formation process can be devided into three stages of members’ expression of information and facts at board meetings, forming the individual judgements of members and at...

A Study on Relationships between Career Anchors and Career Orientations

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Shahrzad, Zarvan (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

Abstract

Career Orientations or career choices, can be affected by internal and external factors. External factors are the environmental conditions that the reward and the attractiveness of selecting a career choice are dependent to them. Internal factors include the needs of oneself from his/her job, his/her beliefs and his/her skills and competencies about the job. In this research the internal antecedents of managerial and technical orientations between programmers have been identified. On the other hand the perception of people about the compensation system as an external factor which can affect the mentioned relationships, have been analyzed. It seems that this is the first research which career...

The Evaluation of Application of Unfolding Model of Turnover to Explain the Turnover of Knowledge Workers in Some Iranian Software Companies

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Rahdari, Hossein (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

Abstract

Voluntary turnover has direct and indirect expenses for organizations and for this purpose; it has one of the richest literatures in academic works. Due to the especial role of knowledge workers in organizations, these expenses in knowledge-based organizations are more important and more costly than that of other organizations. One of the latest theories in the field of voluntarily turnover was introduced by Lee and Mitchell (1994) that was named “Unfolding Model of Turnover” to describe the process of decision of voluntary turnover. This theory is distinguished from its similar theories from two main aspects: First, they introduced new elements like shock. Second, they introduced...

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Bagheri, Nasrin (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

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The measure of success in a company is determined by a high performing workforce that demonstrates the competencies necessary to drive the business success, while meeting the organization's strategic goals. This is where competency-based human resource management becomes important. The main factor contributing to the above noted area is the identification of core competencies. There has been a lot of research in this area during the past few years. Each research demonstrates an approach for the development of critical human resource competency models in an organization. In order to determine the foregoing competency model, the early studies in this area have been focused on the distinction...

Investigating the Components Affecting the Perception Of the Authenticity of Senior Managers of Knowledge-Based Companies in the Instagram Social Network and Its Role in Shaping the Organization's Employer Brand from the Perspective of Potential Knowledge Employees

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Bayat, Erfan (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

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The goal of this study was to realize how the younger generation's perceptions of the authenticity of senior managers in knowledge-based firms affects the components of their employer brand on social media. For this reason, the perceptions of managers' authenticity from the perspective of the younger generation on Instagram, as an example of social networks, was investigated in the first stage of the study. The mechanisms of effectiveness of the identified components of authenticity are sought in the second step, in shaping the components of the manager's organization's employer brand. To attain the research goal, an exploratory approach was taken conducted, and a qualitative research method...

Possible Impacts of Telework Initiated by COVID-19 Outbreak on Teleworkers’ Psychological Well-being: A Qualitative Study

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Saki, Mana (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

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This research explores the impacts of the telework initiated by the outbreak of COVID-19, which is being called “emergent telework” in this research, on psychological well-being of teleworkers. As for the nature of emergent telework which is a new and unique phenomenon, a qualitative research is conducted. In order to do so, 15 in-depth interviews were held with employees from product teams of 11 organizations, and the interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. General conditions of teleworking are identified in two categories named as “not working adjacent to coworkers” and “being away from the physical environment of the workplace”. Emergent telework, alongside the general...

An Empirical Study of the Relationship between Emergent States and Behavioral Processes of the Board

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Bahmani, Mehran (Author) ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)

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In this research study, the reciprocal relationship between Emergent States and Team Processes has been analyzed in boards of directors, by using case study method with semi-structured interview as the method of data collection and thematic analysis as the method of data analysis. This research was conducted on the companies which are active in Information Technology industries, their size is in the range of SMEs, and have passed the early startup stage and an external investor has joined the board. After thematic analysis, narrating each case’s story, and theoretical analysis on each case, the obtained results are demonstrated with discussion on both cases, introducing a theoretical model,...