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    Effect of Nano Carbon Tube Particles on Fatigue Strength of Composite Polymers

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Boroumand Azad, Sima (Author) ; Hosseini kordkheili, Ali (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    By increasing growth of the composite materials and achieving nano-materials and understanding the unique and specific properties, using materials for production with ideal specifications widely spread. So far nano-materials were used for strengthening materials and producing composite and then nano composites were produced.
    Regarding to widespread use of polymer matrix composites, nano particles for reinforcement polymers were used. Thus desirable and unexpected properties were observed in polymer matrix nano composites.
    In this project, due to the unique properties of carbon nano tubes such as high strength and modulus, low density, and high ratio of length to diameter. They are... 

    A continuum constitutive model for mechanical behavior of 5052 resin epoxy containing various percentages of MWCNTs

    , Article Journal of Composite Materials ; Volume 51, Issue 17 , 2017 , Pages 2423-2434 ; 00219983 (ISSN) Hosseini Kordkheili, S. A ; Toozandehjani, H ; Ashouri Choshali, H ; Boroumand Azad, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    SAGE Publications Ltd  2017
    Abstract
    In this article, a continuum-based constitutive model is developed to predict the mechanical behavior of 5052 resin epoxy reinforced by multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) based on experimentally generated data. For this purpose, MWCNTs/epoxy specimens with various percentages of functionalized and nonfunctionalized MWCNTs are prepared. The SEM graphs indicate that functionalization leads to a better bound between epoxy and MWCNTs and a higher level of dispersion. The specimens are then tested under standard ASTM D638-02 a procedure and their true plastic stress–strain curves are extracted. Investigations on experimentally generated data reveal that a wt% dependent equation which is... 

    Modelling Evaporation & Salinity Variation in Saline Lakes Using Spatial System Dynamics: The Case of Urmia Lake

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Sima, Somayeh (Author) ; Tajrishy, Masoud (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Evaporation is the most important water loss from terminal lakes which can influence the chemistry of lakes. In large lakes, the spatial distributions of meteorological and water quality variables affect the evaporation rates. Therefore, it is crucial to consider such variations in estimating evaporation rates from large lakes. This study aims at developing an evaporation estimation model for saline lakes considering salinity and spatial distribution of variables in/over the lakes and investigating the interaction between meteorological, hydrological and water quality variables in natural saline systems. To accomplish these objectives, first a distributed model was developed for estimating... 

    Using satellite data to extract volume-area-elevation relationships for Urmia Lake, Iran

    , Article Journal of Great Lakes Research ; Volume 39, Issue 1 , March , 2013 , Pages 90-99 ; 03801330 (ISSN) Sima, S ; Tajrishy, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    Urmia Lake in the northwest of Iran is the second largest hyper-saline lake worldwide. During the past two decades, a significant water level decline has occurred in the lake. The existing estimations for the lake water balance are widely variable because the lake bathymetry is unknown. The main focus of this study is to extract the volume-area-elevation (V-A-L) characteristics of Urmia Lake utilizing remote sensing data and analytical models. V-A-L equations of the lake were determined using radar altimetry data and their concurrent satellite-derived surface data. Next, two approximate models, a power model (PM) and a truncated pyramid model (TPM), were parameterized for Urmia Lake and... 

    Monitoring temperature changes in a hypersaline lake using MODIS-derived water temperatures (the case of Urmia Lake, Iran)

    , Article 6th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics, Athens, 23 June 2010 through 25 June 2010 ; Volume 2 , 2010 , Pages 881-886 ; 9780415595469 (ISBN) Sima, S ; Tajrishy, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    Lake surface temperature is an important indicator of the lake state and a driver of regional weather and climate near large lakes. The objective of this study is to use thermal imagery from the MODIS on board the Earth Observing System Terra and Aqua platforms to assess the spatial and temporal variations in Urmia lake temperature. Urmia Lake, located in northwestern Iran is one of the largest permanent hypersaline lakes in the world. The surface temperature of Urmia Lake is examined between 2008 and 2009, as dry years. MODIS-derived lake SWT then was calibrated with monthly observations. MODIS-derived lake SWT exhibits a cool bias (-0.72°C) relative to in situ temperature observations in... 

    Water allocation for wetland environmental water requirements: The case of Shadegan wetland, Jarrahi catchment, Iran

    , Article World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2006: Examining the Confluence of Environmental and Water Concerns, Omaha, NE, 21 May 2006 through 25 May 2006 ; 2007 ; 0784408564 (ISBN); 9780784408568 (ISBN) Sima, S ; Tajrishy, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2007
    Abstract
    The Shadegan Wetland is a Ramsar-listed wetland in the south-west of Iran at the head of the Persian Gulf. It is the largest wetland of Iran covering about 400,000 hectares. The wetland plays a significant hydrological and ecological role in the natural functioning of the northern Gulf. It also supports a very diverse flora and fauna and is the most important site in the world for Marbled Teal. The water regime is threatened by upstream abstraction of water for irrigation and the saline discharge from sugar cane industries and irrigation schemes. This will result in an overall reduction in wetland water quantity and quality, leading to a change in plant community composition. This paper... 

    Mapping surface temperature in a hyper-saline lake and investigating the effect of temperature distribution on the lake evaporation

    , Article Remote Sensing of Environment ; Volume 136 , 2013 , Pages 374-385 ; 00344257 (ISSN) Sima, S ; Ahmadalipour, A ; Tajrishy, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    Remote sensing is an effective tool for capturing spatial and temporal variations of water surface temperature (WST) in large lakes. The WST of Urmia Lake in northwestern Iran was examined from 2007 to 2010, using MODIS land surface temperature (LST) products. Spatial and temporal (diurnal, monthly, seasonal and inter-annual) variations of Urmia Lake WST were also investigated. Results indicate that the MODIS-derived WSTs are in a good agreement with the in situ data (R2=0.92 and bias=-0.27). Spatial analysis of WST revealed that there are three thermal zones along the lake: the shallow region in barriers of the causeway, islands and the shoreline; the south part; and the deep north parts.... 

    Survey on FRID Specifications and Requirements for Using in License Plates

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Boroumand, Moosareza (Author) ; Hemmatyar, Mohammad Afshin (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    An RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) device consists of a small and inexpensive microchip attached to an antenna. The chip can be very small and some RFID tags are thin enough to be embedded in paper. RFID are heavily used to track items in production environments and to label items in supermarkets, Hospital, Factory, License plate, Cattle….They are usually thought of as an advanced barcode. However, in this project we argue about RFID license plate and using RFID tags for recognize vehicle from distance. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags has many applications in modern automatic and intelligent identification systems. Vehicles outfitted by RFID tags as License Plates, can be... 

    Evaluating the Effect of E-government on the Relationship between Corruption and Financial Access of the SMEs

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Boroumand, Mohammad (Author) ; Najmi, Manoochehr (Supervisor) ; Tasavori, Misagh (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Corruption is one of the environmental destructive factors, which has a long history among firms. Lots of research has been done regarding the impact of corruption at both the micro and macro levels. Some researchers believe that corruption can have severe negative impacts on the firms and even to the macro-economic level. However, others believe that corruption can act as a tool by which firms can do their stuff more effectively and efficiently. For combating corruption, governments have always taken action. In recent years, by virtue of technological advancements and ICT (information and communication technologies) tools, governments have employed them to reduce the level of corruption. In... 

    Application of the WEPP model to determine sources of run-off and sediment in a forested watershed

    , Article Hydrological Processes ; Volume 29, Issue 4 , 2015 , Pages 481-497 ; 08856087 (ISSN) Saghafian, B ; Meghdadi, A. R ; Sima, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    John Wiley and Sons Ltd  2015
    Abstract
    This study investigates critical run-off and sediment production sources in a forested Kasilian watershed located in northern Iran. The Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) watershed model was set up to simulate the run-off and sediment yields. WEPP was calibrated and validated against measured rainfall-run-off-sediment data. Results showed that simulated run-off and sediment yields of the watershed were in agreement with the measured data for the calibration and validation periods. While low and medium values of run-off and sediment yields were adequately simulated by the WEPP model, high run-off and sediment yield values were underestimated. Performance of the model was evaluated as... 

    Low-cost reciprocating electromagnetic-based micropump for high-flow rate applications

    , Article Journal of Micro/ Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS ; Volume 14, Issue 3 , July , 2015 ; 19325150 (ISSN) Sima, A. H ; Salari, A ; Shafii, M. B ; Sharif University of Technology
    SPIE  2015
    Abstract
    A reciprocating single-chamber micropump is designed and experimentally tested. The actuation technique of the pump is based on Lorentz force acting on an array of low-weight microwires placed on a flexible membrane surface. A square-wave electric current (5.6 and 7.8 A) with a low-frequency range (5.6 to 7.6 Hz) is applied through the microwires in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field (0.08 to 0.09 T). The resultant oscillating Lorentz force causes the membrane to oscillate with the same frequency, and pushes the fluid to flow toward the outlet using a high-efficiency ball-valve. The micropump has exhibited a maximum efficiency of 2.03% with a flow rate as high as 490 μl/s and... 

    Numerical and experimental evaluation of ultrasound-assisted convection enhanced delivery to transfer drugs into brain tumors

    , Article Scientific Reports ; Volume 12, Issue 1 , 2022 ; 20452322 (ISSN) Boroumand, A ; Mehrarya, M ; Ghanbarzadeh Dagheyan, A ; Ahmadian, M. T ; Sharif University of Technology
    Nature Research  2022
    Abstract
    Central Nervous System (CNS) malignant tumors are a leading cause of death worldwide with a high mortality rate. While numerous strategies have been proposed to treat CNS tumors, the treatment efficacy is still low mainly due to the existence of the Blood–Brain Barrier (BBB). BBB is a natural cellular layer between the circulatory system and brain extracellular fluid, limiting the transfer of drug particles and confining the routine treatment strategies in which drugs are released in the blood. Consequently, direct drug delivery methods have been devised to bypass the BBB. However, the efficiency of these methods is not enough to treat deep and large brain tumors. In the study at hand, the... 

    Improvement of Aqueous Electrolyte for use in Calcium Ion Batteries

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Sima Shafilo (Author) ; Sadrnezhaad, Khatiboleslam (Supervisor) ; Askari, Masoud (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Nowadays, along with the increasing development of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, the need to use cost-effective fixed energy storage systems with cyclic stability at high rates is increasing. Due to their abundance and high safety, aqueous rechargeable calcium-ion batteries have the potential to meet the growing needs of stationary energy storage devices. In addition, they can be produced at low cost and have a higher volume capacity. However, the electrochemical stability window, which is controlled by the hydrogen production reaction on the anode and the oxygen production reaction on the cathode, severely limits the application of electrode materials in aqueous... 

    Acoustic Streaming for Drug Delivery into Brain Tissue

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Boroumand, Ahmad (Author) ; Assempour, Ahmad (Supervisor) ; Ahmadian, Mohammad Taghi (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Cancer is one of the most critical diseases in the last century. Numerous efforts have been conducted to treat cancer. According to the report of World Health Organization, one death of every six deaths is due to this disease. More than 100 cancer types have been identified. Among these types, CNS tumor is one of the most critical cancer types with high mortality (65.9%). Various methods have been applied to treat this disease, but still, treatment efficiency is low. In this thesis, the effect of ultrasound waves on drug delivery into CNS tumors was evaluated using both experimental and simulation devices. A syringe pump was used to inject the drug solution into tissue-mimicking gels (CED).... 

    Yield-driven design-time task scheduling techniques for multi-processor system on chips under process variation: A comparative study

    , Article IET Computers and Digital Techniques ; Volume 9, Issue 4 , 2015 , Pages 221-229 ; 17518601 (ISSN) Momtazpour, M ; Assare, O ; Rahmati, N ; Boroumand, A ; Barati, S ; Goudarzi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Institution of Engineering and Technology  2015
    Abstract
    Process variation has already emerged as a major concern in design of multi-processor system on chips (MPSoC). In recent years, there have been several attempts to bring variability awareness into the task scheduling process of embedded MPSoCs to improve performance yield. This study attempts to provide a comparative study of the current variation-aware design-time task and communication scheduling techniques that target embedded MPSoCs. To this end, the authors first use a sign-off variability modelling framework to accurately estimate the frequency distribution of MPSoC components. The task scheduling methods are then compared in terms of both the quality of the final solution and the... 

    Drug delivery and adhesion of magnetic nanoparticles coated nanoliposomes and microbubbles to atherosclerotic plaques under magnetic and ultrasound fields

    , Article Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics ; Volume 15, Issue 1 , 2021 , Pages 1703-1725 ; 19942060 (ISSN) Alishiri, M ; Ebrahimi, S ; Shamloo, A ; Boroumand, A ; Mofrad, M. R. K ; Sharif University of Technology
    Taylor and Francis Ltd  2021
    Abstract
    The use of external fields such as magnet and ultrasound to enhance the targeted drug delivery (TDD) by nano-microcarriers could be a potential method. In this research, the drug delivery of magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) coated nanoliposomes and microbubbles (MBs) to the atherosclerosis plaque was investigated under magnetic and ultrasound fields in terms of their adhesion to the plaque through ligand–receptor binding. The Halbach arrangement enhanced the surface density of nanoliposomes and MBs adhered to the plaque by ∼ (Formula presented.) and ∼ (Formula presented.), respectively. A focused transducer at the power of (Formula presented.) led to better drug delivery performance and caused ∼... 

    Drug delivery and adhesion of magnetic nanoparticles coated nanoliposomes and microbubbles to atherosclerotic plaques under magnetic and ultrasound fields

    , Article Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics ; Volume 15, Issue 1 , 2021 , Pages 1703-1725 ; 19942060 (ISSN) Alishiri, M ; Ebrahimi, S ; Shamloo, A ; Boroumand, A ; Mofrad, M. R. K ; Sharif University of Technology
    Taylor and Francis Ltd  2021
    Abstract
    The use of external fields such as magnet and ultrasound to enhance the targeted drug delivery (TDD) by nano-microcarriers could be a potential method. In this research, the drug delivery of magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) coated nanoliposomes and microbubbles (MBs) to the atherosclerosis plaque was investigated under magnetic and ultrasound fields in terms of their adhesion to the plaque through ligand–receptor binding. The Halbach arrangement enhanced the surface density of nanoliposomes and MBs adhered to the plaque by ∼ (Formula presented.) and ∼ (Formula presented.), respectively. A focused transducer at the power of (Formula presented.) led to better drug delivery performance and caused ∼... 

    Experimental investigation on laminar forced convection heat transfer of ferrofluids under an alternating magnetic field

    , Article Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science ; Volume 49 , 2013 , Pages 193-200 ; 08941777 (ISSN) Ghofrani, A ; Dibaei, M. H ; Hakim Sima, A ; Shafii, M. B ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    This research study presents an experimental investigation on forced convection heat transfer of an aqueous ferrofluid flow passing through a circular copper tube in the presence of an alternating magnetic field. The flow passes through the tube under a uniform heat flux and laminar flow conditions. The primary objective was to intensify the particle migration and disturbance of the boundary layer by utilizing the magnetic field effect on the nanoparticles for more heat transfer enhancement. Complicated convection regimes caused by interactions between magnetic nanoparticles under various conditions were studied. The process of heat transfer was examined with different volume concentrations... 

    A Proper Method of Upscaling Permeability data in a Typical Iranian Reservoir

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Shokoohi Dehkordi, Mojdeh (Author) ; Shadizadeh, Reza (Supervisor) ; Jonoud, Sima (Co-Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this paper we have tried to mention a proper method of upscaling permeability data in a typical Iranian reservoir. Firstly a literature review is made on some common upscaling methods witch have been used so far. We introduced common upscaling methods like full tensor method, streamline method, stone method , vertical equilibrium method and also Kyte & Berry method. Additionally we have explained their advantages and also disadvantages. After selecting two upscaling methods, Kyte & Berry method and vertical equilibrium method, we applied these algorithms for upscaling of permeability data of Soroosh Oil Field. Soroosh oilfield is a heavy oil, Iranian reservoir located in Persian Gulf.... 

    A new desalination system using a combination of heat pipe, evacuated tube and parabolic through collector

    , Article Energy Conversion and Management ; Volume 99 , July , 2015 , Pages 141-150 ; 01968904 (ISSN) Jafari Mosleh, H ; Mamouri, S. J ; Shafii, M. B ; Hakim Sima, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Ltd  2015
    Abstract
    The solar collectors have been commonly used in desalination systems. Recent investigations show that the use of a linear parabolic through collector in solar stills can improve the efficiency of a desalination system. In this work, a combination of a heat pipe and a twin-glass evacuated tube collector is utilized with a parabolic through collector. Results show that the rate of production and efficiency can reach to 0.27 kg/(m2 h) and 22.1% when aluminum conducting foils are used in the space between the heat pipe and the twin-glass evacuated tube collector to transfer heat from the tube collector to the heat pipe. When oil is used as a medium for the transfer of heat, filling the space...