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Assessment and Performance Improvement of Hierarchical Voltage Control System
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Parniani, Mostafa (Supervisor)
Abstract
Hierarchical voltage control is one of the conventional kinds of coordinated voltage control schemes which has been studied in some countries in the last decades. In this method network is divided into several voltage control regions and in each region voltage profile is controlled near optimal level, satisfying the economic and secure goals of the network performance. In this thesis, after the explanation of the main concepts of this scheme, its effects on the network voltage control is assessed and its performance is improved. First the primary concepts of hierarchical voltage control are explained. Then, the methods of the control regions determination and pilot nodes selection are...
Numerical Simulation of a Telescopic Metallic Yielding Damper
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Eskandari, Morteza (Supervisor)
Abstract
In this study, a new type of metallic yielding damper called Telescopic damper is proposed and analyzed numerically. The damper comprises of three concentric steel tubes connected together by lead shear keys. The relative axial deformation of steel tubes under axial forces results in shear deformation and yielding in lead shear keys and dissipates energy. The inner steel tube has a lock which limits its movement to some certain extent and beyond this limit the outer tube activates. Therefore, a multi-linear force-deformation behavior with two different yield plateaus is expected for the introduced telescopic damper. The multi-level yield plateaus of damper makes it effective in both low and...
Effect of Boundary Element Details on the Seismic Behavior of Shear Walls in Concrete Structures
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Moghaddam, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
Using shear walls as an earthquake resistant system in reinforced concrete structures enjoys prominent position among civil engineers in recent years. As most produced stress and damage occurs at the edges of shear wall under combination of vertical and lateral loads, it is expected that seismic behavior of shear walls can be improved by using boundary element at their edges and considering special reinforcing rules. In this thesis, the effect of boundary element details and parameters on seismic behavior of shear walls has been evaluated by a finite element model. By comparing the results with parameters specified in codes, the modeling parameters and performance levels given for shear...
Change Point Estimation for Multistage Processes
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Akhavan Niaki, Taghi (Supervisor)
Abstract
Knowing the time of change would narrow the search to find and identify the variables disturbing a process. Having this information, an appropriate corrective action could be implemented and valuable time could be saved. Multistage processes that are often observed in current manufacturing processes must be monitored to assure quality products. The change-point detection of such processes has not been proposes investigated yet. Thus, this dissertation proposes maximum likelihood step-change estimators of two kinds of these processes. First, a multistage process with variable quality characteristics is considered and formulated by the first-order auto-regressive model. For the location...
Developmental model of an automatic production of the human bronchial tree based on L-system
, Article Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine ; Volume 132 , 2016 , Pages 1-10 ; 01692607 (ISSN) ; Boozarjomehry, R. B ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ireland Ltd
2016
Abstract
Background and objective: The human lungs exchange air with the external environment via the conducting airways. The application of an anatomically accurate model of the conducting airways can be helpful for simulating gas exchange and fluid distribution throughout the bronchial tree in the lung. Methods: In the current study, Lindenmayer system (L-system) has been formulated to generate the bronchial tree structure in a human lung. It has been considered that the structure of the bronchial tree is divided into two main segments: 1) The central airways (from the trachea to segmental bronchi) and 2) the dichotomous structure (from segmental bronchi to terminal bronchioles). Two sets of...
Estimating the step-change time of the location parameter in multistage processes using MLE
, Article Quality and Reliability Engineering International ; Volume 28, Issue 8 , 2012 , Pages 843-855 ; 07488017 (ISSN) ; Niaki, S. T. A ; Sharif University of Technology
2012
Abstract
In this paper, maximum likelihood step-change point estimators of the location parameter, the out-of-control sample and the out-of-control stage are developed for auto-correlated multistage processes. To do this, the multistage process and the concept of change detection are first discussed. Then, a time-series model of the process is presented. Assuming step changes in the location parameter of the process, next, the likelihood functions of different samples before and after receiving out-of-control signal from an X-bar control chart were derived under different conditions. The maximum likelihood estimators were then obtained by maximizing the likelihood functions. Finally, the accuracy and...
Introduction to Developing, Modification, and Customization of the Guidelines for Replacement of Metal Patch Repairs with the Composite Patches
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Abedian, Ali (Supervisor)
Abstract
The phenomenon of aging causes a great deal of damage to the airborne structures for which there is a specific maintenance instruction, or if an unexpected damage occurs in specific area of a structure, this damage must be repaired and a special repair process must be designed for it. However, due to the diversity of damages and also variations of the implemented loads, the load is transferred to other structural elements, hence, it is necessary to extend the life of the structure in order to identify these loaded elements and reinforce the applied forces. First, this phenomenon involves a design of a large number of metal patches, where a large number of drills have to be made in the body...
Plant-wide control of an integrated molten carbonate fuel cell plant
, Article Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage ; Volume 15, Issue 2 , 21 February , 2018 ; 23816872 (ISSN) ; Pishvaie, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
2018
Abstract
This paper presents the design and part-load operation of a molten carbonate-micro gas turbine (MCFC/MGT) hybrid system (HS), and proposes a multiloop control strategy for the HS. A mathematical model of the system is introduced. Then, the structure of process is changed and the performance of HSs at part-load operation is studied. The novelty includes utilizing some part of the main fuel instead of auxiliary fuel in the combustion stage. The results show that the new configuration has more efficiency (about 63%). In order to keep the operating system within safe limits, variables of the control system are determined. Those controlled variables are as follows: stack temperature, fuel...
Optimum Power Allocation in Multiple Access Channel with Conferencing Encoders, Conferencing Decoders and Relay Channel
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Aref, Mohammad Reza (Supervisor)
Abstract
As the achievability of higher rates in wireless channels is a challenging issue, analysis of efficient and practical power allocation policies for different wireless channels such as Multiple Access Channel(MAC), Relay Channel, Interference Channel is one of the research interests for many years. Convex optimization or generally optimization is one of the important problems in communication science. Optimum power allocations are also a discussing argument in information theory which in these problems the objective function is usually the transmitting rate and the problem's constraints are power constraints which must be satisfied. In this thesis, first we investigate convex optimization...
A fault-tolerant strategy for three-phase dual active bridge converter
, Article 10th International Power Electronics, Drive Systems and Technologies Conference, PEDSTC 2019, 12 February 2019 through 14 February 2019 ; 2019 , Pages 253-258 ; 9781538692547 (ISBN) ; Noroozi, N ; Zolghadri, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2019
Abstract
Due to several advantages, three-phase Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter is widely used in numerous applications nowadays. On the other hand, this converter is very vulnerable to Transistor Open-Circuit Fault (TOCF). Therefore, a fault-tolerant (FT) scheme has been proposed in this paper to solve the problem. First, normal and faulty conditions are investigated, and according to the results, a fault-diagnosis (FD) approach is introduced. Using the outcomes of FD unit, a new post-fault strategy is proposed for the converter. The FD method is based on the DC component of transformer phase currents, and the basis of FT technique is shedding the faulty phase. Some benefits of the proposed...
Plant-Wide Control of an Integrated Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) Plant
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Pishvaie, Mahmoud Reza (Supervisor)
Abstract
Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) is a kind of high operating temperature fuel cells (600-800℃), tupically used for stationary power plant. These fuel cells have high efficiency (about 50%), but expensive to produce electricity. Hence, fuel cells are integrated into gas turbine cycle to decrease cost and increase efficiency of system. In this work, an integrated pressurized molten carbonate fuel cell is selected. Then, structure of selected process is changed and two new systems have proposed. Then, steady-state and dynamic behaviors of three systems were simulated separately, and their performances were compared. Efficiency increased about 5% in two new structures. Total power of system,...
Development of an Automatic Production and Growth of Bronchial Tree Based On Graph Grammar Methods
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Bozorgmehry Boozarjomehry, Ramin (Supervisor)
Abstract
An anatomically accurate model of conducting airways is essential for adequately simulating gas mixing and fluid distribution. In the current study, Lindenmayer systems (L-systems) as a type of graph grammars method has been formulated to generate bronchial tree structure in human lung. It has been considered that the structure of bronchial tree is divided into two main parts: 1) The central airways (from the trachea to segmental bronchi); and 2) the dichotomous branching structure (from segmental bronchi to alveolar duct). Nine parametric rewriting rules incorporating within physiological laws of the airway branching are used to generate each parts of the bronchial tree. Comparison of the...
Preparation of Heat Resistance Fluid Loss Controlling Drilling Fluids Using Pistachios Shell and Nano Graphene Oxide as Additives
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Ramazani, Ahmad (Supervisor) ; Jamshidi, Saeed (Supervisor)
Abstract
Given that the mean of the cost of drilling operation related to the required martials and preparation of the drilling fluids, therefore, the design and construction drilling fluid which omit has to be a proper rheology is essential in drilling operations and oil industry. A desirable property of the drilling fluid is the minimum fluid loss volume which can be achieved by formation of a low permeability filter cake on the wellbore. Drilling fluid filtrating invasion into the formation can cause formation damage and reduction in the productivity of the well. In drilling fluids, a series of natural synthetic and polymers may be used as fluid (filtration) loss control additives. However, high...
Biodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene by a newly isolated Rhodococcus erythropolis strain
, Article Bioresource Technology ; Volume 101, Issue 3 , 2010 , Pages 1102-1105 ; 09608524 (ISSN) ; Vosoughi, M ; Ziaee, A. A ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
Abstract
A new dibenzothiophene (DBT) desulfurizing bacterium was isolated from oil-contaminated soils in Iran. HPLC analysis and PCR-based detection of the presence of the DBT desulfurization genes (dszA, dszB and dszC) indicate that this strain converts DBT to 2-hydroxybiphenyl (2-HBP) via the 4S pathway. The strain, identified as Rhodococcus erythropolis SHT87, can utilize DBT, dibenzothiophene sulfone, thiophene, 2-methylthiophene and dimethylsulfoxide as a sole sulfur source for growth at 30 °C. The maximum specific desulfurization activity of strain SHT87 resting cells in aqueous and biphasic organic-aqueous systems at 30 °C was determined to be 0.36 and 0.47 μmol 2-HBP min-1 (g dry cell)-1,...
Fault-Tolerant Operation of Three-Phase Dual Active Bridge Converter Against Semiconductor Power Switches Fault
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Zolghadri, Mohammad Reza (Supervisor)
Abstract
The three-phase Dual Active Bridge DC-DC converter, by virtue of its various advantages, has been widely used in numerous industrial and sensitive applications. However, this converter includes a large number of power switching devices, which are the most fragile components in Power Electronics, and therefore, can pose a threat to appropriateness of the converter for such applications. Accordingly, introducing a fault-tolerant scheme for this converter is necessary, in order to meet the demands of high reliability and service continuity in aforementioned applications. In this thesis, firstly, the converter is studied during normal operation as well as under switch open-circuit fault, and the...
Distributed Generation Planning in Deregulated Electric Industry Using Multi-objective Optimization
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Ehsan, Mehdi (Supervisor)Methods of Clearing Reactive Power Market and Cost Allocation in Pool Structure
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Ehsan, Mehdi (Supervisor)
Abstract
Restructuring and privatization in power system such as any industry leads to better market operation and more social welfare. Since two decade the power system in many countries have changed from monopoly to free market. In a restructured network the technical and economical aspects should be considered together. Ancillary services are needed for any power system to be operated in an optimal and secure manner. Reactive power and voltage regulation is one of the most important ancillary services in the network. this service should be supplied by its providers through a competitive market and system operator determines the optimal dispatch among different bids. The cost of purchasing reactive...
Dynamic Security Assessment in Restructured Power Systems
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Ehsan, Mahdi (Supervisor)
Abstract
This thesis addresses the problem of dynamic security assessment in power sys-tems with an emphasis on its application in restructured power systems and issues arising in its applications. The new electric utility environment has an immedi-ate consequence of emphasis on reliability and secure operation of power systems. This requires faster and more precise methods to assess the dynamic aspect of se-curity. On the other hand, this issue is becoming challenging when the determined dispatch might not be accommodated due to violation of the limits.This thesis addresses the problem of dynamic security assessment in power sys-tems with an emphasis on its application in restructured power systems...
Optimal Sizing and Operation of CHP Based on Stochastic Programming
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Ehsan, Mehdi (Supervisor)
Abstract
CHP (Combined Heat and Power) generates electricity and thermal energy simultaneously from input fuel. Since it has high energy efficiency and low installation time, it is an appropriate approach in energy management of residential complexes. In this project, stochastic programming based on Monte Carlo approach is used to handle uncertainties in the optimal sizing of CHP for residential complexes. Availability of CHP, boiler and AC bus as well as the electrical and thermal load forecast errors are considered as stochastic variables. Minimizing system total cost considering the probability of each scenario obtained from the scenario reduction algorithm is the objective function. The system...
Multi Objective Distributed Generation Planning in a Flexible Environment
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Ehsan, Mehdi (Supervisor)
Abstract
The process of deregulation that has involved electricity many markets has introduced several new interesting research topics in power system area. This thesis addresses one of the most fascinating issues among them: the study of distributed generation both renewable and conventional integration in distribution networks. From the distribution network operator (DNO)'s point of view, it is of interest to develop a comprehensive methodology which considers various distributed generation technologies as an option for supplying the demand in distribution networks. In this thesis, the planning problem has been multi-objectively modeled. This will help the planner in decision making while knowing...