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    Developing a conceptual framework for simulation analysis in a supply chain based on common platform (SCBCP)

    , Article Journal of Applied Research and Technology ; Volume 7, Issue 2 , 2009 , Pages 163-184 ; 16656423 (ISSN) Fathollah, M ; Taham, F ; Ashouri, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2009
    Abstract
    As a competitive advantage in modern organizations, product diversification may cause complexities in today's extended supply chains. However, the Common Platform (CP) Strategy, as a concept of gaining maximum variety by minimum production elements, is believed to be one of the answers to eliminate or decrease these complexities. The main purpose of this paper is to provide a simulation framework for modeling the supply network of a case study in automotive industry in order to study the impacts of part commonality through the chain. The electrical wiring harness is selected as the main part to be studied according to essentiality and challenges of its procurement for the production of cars... 

    Heterogeneous SBA-15-supported oxoperoxomolybdenum(VI) complex for enhanced olefin epoxidation

    , Article Catalysis Communications ; Volume 88 , 2017 , Pages 9-12 ; 15667367 (ISSN) Zare, M ; Moradi Shoeili, Z ; Ashouri, F ; Bagherzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2017
    Abstract
    Heterogeneous nanoscale catalyst was successfully synthesized via anchoring of oxoperoxo molybdenum(VI) complex on the chloro-functionalized SBA-15. The mesoporous nanomaterials, MoO3(sal-phz)/SBA-15 (where sal-phz is salicylidene 2-picoloyl hydrazine) were identified by several characterization techniques. MoO3(sal-phz)/SBA-15 and MoO3(sal-phz) were also treated as catalysts in the olefins epoxidation reactions. Both homogenous and heterogeneous catalysts exhibit outstanding activity and selectivity for epoxide with tert-BuOOH in decane as oxidant at 95 °C. In addition, the heterogeneous nanocatalyst was chemically stable and can be efficiently reused for at least six cycles without a... 

    Oxoperoxo tungsten(VI) complex immobilized on Schiff base-modified Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst for oxidation of alcohols with hydrogen peroxide

    , Article Journal of Coordination Chemistry ; Volume 70, Issue 2 , 2017 , Pages 328-339 ; 00958972 (ISSN) Eftekhari Sis, B ; Akbari, M ; Amini, M ; Ashouri, F ; Bagherzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Taylor and Francis Ltd  2017
    Abstract
    Oxoperoxo tungsten(VI) complex immobilized on Schiff base-modified Fe3O4 super paramagnetic nanoparticles were synthesized and appropriately characterized using FT-IR, XRD, SEM, TEM, EDX, BET, and VSM analysis. The synthesized nanoparticles efficiently catalyzed oxidation of benzylic alcohols with H2O2 as oxidant in high yields, with high to excellent selectivity. The catalyst can be recovered using an external magnetic field and recycled for subsequent oxidation reactions without any appreciable loss of efficiency. The simple preparation, high activity, excellent selectivity, and simple recoverability of the catalyst are advantageous. © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis... 

    A novel approach to spinal 3-D kinematic assessment using inertial sensors: towards effective quantitative evaluation of low back pain in clinical settings

    , Article Computers in Biology and Medicine ; Volume 89 , 2017 , Pages 144-149 ; 00104825 (ISSN) Ashouri, S ; Abedi, M ; Abdollahi, M ; Dehghan Manshadi, F ; Parnianpour, M ; Khalaf, K ; Sharif University of Technology
    2017
    Abstract
    This paper presents a novel approach for evaluating LBP in various settings. The proposed system uses cost-effective inertial sensors, in conjunction with pattern recognition techniques, for identifying sensitive classifiers towards discriminate identification of LB patients. 24 healthy individuals and 28 low back pain patients performed trunk motion tasks in five different directions for validation. Four combinations of these motions were selected based on literature, and the corresponding kinematic data was collected. Upon filtering (4th order, low pass Butterworth filter) and normalizing the data, Principal Component Analysis was used for feature extraction, while Support Vector Machine... 

    Historical Alert Analysis in Host-based Intrusion Detection

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashouri, Morteza (Author) ; Abolhassani, Hassan (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In the last decade, Intrusion Detection Systems has attracted attention due to their importance in network security, but still they've shortcomings. Generating a lot of low level alerts is the main problem. Many of these alerts are actually false positives. One suggested solution is Alert Correlation Analysis. Because of false positives alert correlation techniques are not able to build accurate scenarios, but the accuracy of alerts can be verified with the aid of the information logged in the host systems. In this dissertation after surveying the current alert correlation techniques, a model will be introduced to effectively verify the generated alerts and to apply correlation techniques to... 

    Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks and Self-supported Coordination Polymers of Transition Metals with Catalytic Potential as Template for Supported Pd Nanoparticles and Preparation of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Olefin Epoxidation and C-C Coupling Reactions

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashouri, Fatemeh (Author) ; Bagherzadeh, Mojtaba (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this research, synthesis of new heterogeneous catalysts has been studied. These catalysts were prepared in three different areas of the synthesis of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks, supported palladium nanoparticles on these polymers, and production of metal oxide nanoparticles. At first, metal organic frameworks of cobalt and manganese transition metals were synthesized through hydrothermal method. In order to prepare these frameworks, 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (terephthalic acid) and 2-amino-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid ligands were utilized as spacer ligands. X-ray analysis indicated that the structure of polymers is composed of secondary building units (SBUs) of... 

    Exploring Auxetic Metamaterials by Changing the Geometrical Parameters

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashouri, Amir (Author) ; Naghdabadi, Reza (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The properties of metamaterials can be tailored through modification of their microstructures geometry. In this regard, a vast range of metamaterials have been designed. Auxetic metamaterials are a novel class of materials exhibiting the interesting characteristic of negative Poisson’s ratio. Theoretically, auxetic metamaterials have improved mechanical properties such as shear modulus and fracture toughness. The design and modeling of auxetic metamaterials is not completed yet. In order to exploit the interesting properties of auxetic metamaterials, their potential applications have been investigated in medical, sports, automobile and defense industries, so far. In the present work, the... 

    A reliability study of the new sensors for movement analysis (SHARIF-HMIS)

    , Article Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies ; Volume 20, Issue 2 , 2016 , Pages 341-345 ; 13608592 (ISSN) Abedi, M ; Dehghan Manshadi, F ; Khalkhali Zavieh, M ; Ashouri, S ; Azimi, H ; Parnanpour, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Churchill Livingstone  2016
    Abstract
    Aim: SHARIF-HMIS is a new inertial sensor designed for movement analysis. The aim of the present study was to assess the inter-tester and intra-tester reliability of some kinematic parameters in different lumbar motions making use of this sensor. Materials and methods: 24 healthy persons and 28 patients with low back pain participated in the current reliability study. The test was performed in five different lumbar motions consisting of lumbar flexion in 0, 15, and 30° in the right and left directions. For measuring inter-tester reliability, all the tests were carried out twice on the same day separately by two physiotherapists. Intra-tester reliability was assessed by reproducing the tests... 

    A Novel Algorithm to Diagnose Individuals with Low Back Pain and Cluster Analysis of Lumbar Movement Using Inertial Sensors

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashouri, Sajad (Author) ;
    Abstract
    Low back pain is the most prevalence musculoskeletal pain that people experience in their life. Some cases of low back pain are called non-specific. These are cases for which the reason of pain is not well defined. The aim of this study is to propose a simple approach to diagnose and cluster low back pain patients which helps clinicians to evaluate patients by an affordable and simple tool. In this study, data are collected in two steps using Inertial Sensors. Inertial Sensors consist of a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer which represent the kinematic parameters of lumbar movement. In the first step, we examine 24 healthy and 28 patients with low back pain and in the second, 84... 

    Three Dimensional Simulation and Experimental Modeling of Two Stage GM Type Pulse Tube Refrigeration with Double-Inlet

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashouri, Mahyar (Author) ; Saidi, Mohammad Hassan (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    There are numerous ways available to achieve low temperatures that cryocoolers might be among the most important of them. In the meantime, the pulse tube refrigerator has a special place due to its simple geometry and not be using any moving parts. This simple property make the pulse tube refrigerator one of the most popular methods to achieve low temperatures. Nowadays, a pulse tube refrigerator is used for cooling in the range of 4 to 123 Kelvin in two form of one-stage and two-stage and up to an approximate power of 1 KW. Today, due to the temperature and the amount of power required for cooling, as well as the time it takes to reach that temperature, this chiller is used in medical,... 

    Numerical simulation of magnetic convection ferrofluid flow in a permanent magnet–inserted cavity

    , Article Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials ; Volume 442 , 2017 , Pages 270-278 ; 03048853 (ISSN) Ashouri, M ; Behshad Shafii, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2017
    Abstract
    The magnetic convection heat transfer in an obstructed two-dimensional square cavity is investigated numerically. The walls of the cavity are heated with different constant temperatures at two sides, and isolated at two other sides. The cavity is filled with a high Prandtl number ferrofluid. The convective force is induced by a magnetic field gradient of a thermally insulated square permanent magnet located at the center of the cavity. The results are presented in the forms of streamlines, isotherms, and Nusselt number for various values of magnetic Rayleigh numbers and permanent magnet size. Two major circulations are generated in the cavity, clockwise flow in the upper half and... 

    Improving the performance of the finned absorber inclined rooftop solar chimney combined with composite PCM and PV module

    , Article Solar Energy ; Volume 228 , 2021 , Pages 562-574 ; 0038092X (ISSN) Ashouri, M ; Hakkaki Fard, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Ltd  2021
    Abstract
    Solar Chimney (SC) can play a significant role in energy consumption reduction of ventilation applications. The primary purpose of this study is to ameliorate the performance of an inclined rooftop SC integrated with the Phase Change Material (PCM) and Photovoltaic (PV) module, called the SC-PCM-PV system. To this aim, the effects of using finned absorbers and composite PCMs on the performance of the SC-PCM-PV system are investigated for the first time. A 3D-CFD model is developed via the finite volume method to examine the impact of various design parameters, including fin number, fin thickness, PCM type, and PCM mass on natural ventilation duration, ventilation capacity, and power output.... 

    Vacuum of Classical Mechanic, Quantum Field and General Relativity

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashouri Shokri, Younes (Author) ; Golshani, Mehdi (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The idea of "vacuum energy" with definition of the "Aether" has many historical backgrounds from Aristotelian philosophy to 19th century and the advent of quantum vacuum. Some assert vacuum which is defined as "pure void" and others have got contrary viewpoints. It can be said that the history of vacuum is as old as history of physics. With the advent of quantum mechanics, vacuum has taken a specific definition. Vacuum from vision of quantum mechanics describes that vacuum is the minimum possible energy state, because if the energy of "quantum vacuum state" became zero, Heisenberg uncertainty principle would be violated. The important consequence of quantum mechanics will be in apparent... 

    Manganese and cobalt-terephthalate metal-organic frameworks as a precursor for synthesis of Mn2O3, Mn3O4 and Co3O4 nanoparticles: Active catalysts for olefin heterogeneous oxidation

    , Article Inorganic Chemistry Communications ; Volume 61 , 2015 , Pages 73-76 ; 13877003 (ISSN) Ashouri, F ; Zare, M ; Bagherzade, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier  2015
    Abstract
    The thermal decomposition of manganese and cobalt-terephthalate Metal-Organic Framework precursors was utilized as a synthetic route for fabrication of Co3O4, Mn3O4 and Mn2O3 nanoparticles. The prepared metal oxide nanoparticles of Co3O4, Mn3O4 and Mn2O3 possess average size diameter of 40, 60 and 80 nm respectively. The findings demonstrate that spinel structure nanoparticles of Co3O4 and Mn3O4 exhibit efficient catalytic activity toward heterogeneous olefin epoxidation in the presence of tert-butyl hydroperoxide. In... 

    The effect of framework functionality on the catalytic activation of supported Pd nanoparticles in the Mizoroki–Heck coupling reaction

    , Article Comptes Rendus Chimie ; Volume 20, Issue 2 , 2017 , Pages 107-115 ; 16310748 (ISSN) Ashouri, F ; Zare, M ; Bagherzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Masson SAS  2017
    Abstract
    Palladium nanoparticles (Pd-NPs) were supported on functional and nonfunctional Co-coordination polymers (Pd/CoBDCNH2 and Pd/CoBDC). Advanced analytical techniques revealed that Pd-NPs are supported on the external surface of the polymer framework and the functionalized framework possesses effective influence to prevent Pd-NP aggregation. Supported Pd-NPs were effectively applied as heterogeneous recyclable catalysts in the Mizoroki–Heck C–C cross coupling reactions of iodobenzene and either aromatic or aliphatic terminal alkenes. Catalytic results exhibited that highly dispersed Pd-NPs with low loading (1%) on the functional polymer (Pd/CoBDCNH2) are more effective than aggregated Pd-NPs... 

    Design and Assessment of Accuracy of a Patient-Specific Drill Guide Template for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashouri Sanjani, Mehran (Author) ; Arjmand, Navid (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Fusion surgery or fixation of vertebrae in the spine is used to treat scoliosis, fractures, infections, tumors, spinal cord injuries, and disc herniation. In this type of surgery, two or more vertebrae are connected by special screws called pedicle screws to eliminate movement between the vertebrae. Given the serious risks of spinal fusion surgery, if the slightest mistake is made at the entry point or angle of the screw inside the vertebrae, the risk of spinal cord injury is very high, which is one of the complications of fusion surgery. Therefore, in order to increase the accuracy of screw placement, patient-specific template guides are used as drill guides in this operation. For this... 

    Diffuser miniature pump with an extra ferrofluidic valve

    , Article Microfluidics and Nanofluidics ; Volume 19, Issue 5 , November , 2015 , Pages 1235-1244 ; 16134982 (ISSN) Ashouri, M ; Shafii, M. B ; Moosavi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer Verlag  2015
    Abstract
    This paper presents the prototype design and fabrication of a magnetically actuated miniature pump that utilizes self-sealing capability of ferrofluid-covered permanent magnets in both pumping and valving mechanisms. The valving action is performed by employing one active valve along with two nozzle/diffuser elements. Two cylindrical permanent magnets are placed inside the flat-wall channels: One magnet acts as the active valve and the other one serves as a reciprocating piston actuating the working fluid. In order to seal the gaps between the channel walls and the permanent magnet of the valve/piston, ferrofluid is used to cover the surfaces of both magnets. The valve and the piston are... 

    Theoretical and experimental studies of a magnetically actuated valveless micropump

    , Article Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering ; Volume 27, Issue 1 , 2017 ; 09601317 (ISSN) Ashouri, M ; Shafii, M. B ; Moosavi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Institute of Physics Publishing  2017
    Abstract
    This paper presents the prototype design, fabrication, and characterization of a magnetically actuated micropump. The pump body consists of three nozzle/diffuser elements and two pumping chambers connected to the ends of a flat-wall pumping cylinder. A cylindrical permanent magnet placed inside the pumping cylinder acts as a piston which reciprocates by using an external magnetic actuator driven by a motor. The magnetic piston is covered by a ferrofluid to provide self-sealing capability. A prototype composed of three bonded layers of polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) has been fabricated. Water has been successfully pumped at pressures of up to 750 Pa and flow rates of up to 700 μl min-1 while... 

    Deep Learning Algorithms and Generative Models for Grayscale Image Colorization

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashouri, Ali (Author) ; Mahdavi Amiri, Nezamoddin (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Over the past years, translating a grayscale image to a colorful image, due to its applications in medical imaging, and restoring and colorizing old images, has been popular. The problem we are studying here is automatic grayscale image translation to a colorized image such that the colorized image appears as real as possible. Due to the large degrees of freedom in the allocation of colors to different sections of a grayscale image, this problem is extremely ill-posed. Hence, based on previous works we attempt to utilize Generative Adversarial Networks and Convolutional Neural Networks to overcome this issue. The trained model receives a grayscale image and predicts two chromatic channels of... 

    A novel probabilistic method for under frequency load shedding setting considering wind turbine response

    , Article IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery ; Volume 37, Issue 4 , 2022 , Pages 2640-2649 ; 08858977 (ISSN) Ashouri Zadeh, A ; Sheikhi, A ; Sun, W ; Sharif University of Technology
    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc  2022
    Abstract
    The Under Frequency Load Shedding (UFLS) is the last automated action to restore power system frequency stability when a severe contingency causes a significant drop in the frequency of interconnection or islanded areas. In this paper, a novel probabilistic algorithm that considers the wind turbine frequency response is proposed to design and optimize the UFLS scheme. The uncertainties of power systems such as wind speed, hourly load, inertia time constant, and generation losses are taken into account. The Monte-Carlo Simulation (MCS) method is used to model the power system uncertainties. Additionally, a novel method is developed to calculate the power system frequency response and...