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An implicit dual-time stepping spectral difference lattice Boltzmann method for simulation of viscous compressible flows on structured meshes
, Article Meccanica ; Volume 54, Issue 10 , 2019 , Pages 1561-1581 ; 00256455 (ISSN) ; Hejranfar, K ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Netherlands
2019
Abstract
In this work, the spectral difference lattice Boltzmann method (SDLBM) is extended and applied for accurately computing two-dimensional viscous compressible flows on structured meshes. Here, the compressible form of the discrete Boltzmann-BGK equation with the Watari model is considered and the numerical solution of the resulting LB equation is obtained by using the spectral difference method. The main benefit of the use of the LB method in simulating compressible flows is that a same formulation can be applied to compute the inviscid and viscous portions of the flowfield. Note that the LB formulation for simulating the viscous flows is the same as that used for the inviscid ones, however,...
Development of Spectral Difference Lattice Boltzmann Method for Solution of Compressible Flows
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Hejranfar, Kazem (Supervisor)
Abstract
In this research, the spectral difference lattice Boltzmann method (SDLBM) is developed and applied for an accurate simulation of two-dimensional (2D) inviscid and viscous compressible flows on the structured and unstructured meshes. The compressible form of the discrete Boltzmann-BGK equation is used in which multiple particle speeds have to be employed to correctly model the compressibility in a thermal fluid. Here, the 2D compressible Lattice Boltzmann (LB) model proposed by Watari is used. The spectral difference (SD) method is implemented for the solution of the LB equation in which the particle distribution functions are stored at the solution points while the fluxes are calculated...
Investigation of Nano Scale Cementite Workability by Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Karimi Taheri, Ali (Supervisor)
Abstract
In this study, the nano-scale deformation mechanism of cementite was investigated with aid of Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation using MEAM potential. For this purpose, flow localization was evaluated in various structures such as single crystal cementite, nanocrystalline (NC) cementite, and lamellar cementite at various temperatures and different stress conditions. In order to understand the deformation mechanism in the cementite single crystal, two cylindrical samples with 15 nm length and 5 nm diameter oriented along [001] and [011] were constructed. The result of tensile test simulation at 100 K, 300 K, 700 K and 1100 K revealed that the deformation mechanism in single crystal cementite...
Multi Variable Generalized Predictive Control of a Solution Copolymerization Reaction
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Pishvaie, Mahmoud Reza (Supervisor)
Abstract
Continuous synthesis of different kinds of industrial copolymers plays an important role in economics of the polymer industry. But copolymerization reactions are complex and with a high degree of nonlinearity so the control problem in this case needs a detailed study on system dynamic behavior. One of the solutions is using a optimal control method in the shape of predictive controllers. The main goal in this thesis is to design a generalized multi-varriable predictive controller for a solution copolymerization of methyl methacrylate and vinyl acetate in a continuous stirred tank reactor with separator and recycle stream. In this study, after simulating the nonlinear model of the process...
Online Monitoring of PD in Power Transformers
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Vakilian, Mehdi (Supervisor)
Abstract
PD detection can be done using on-line or off-line methods. Online PD detection methods have several advantages; such as: increasing system reliability, outage time reduction and higher safety. This method doesn’t need any special high voltage source. When on line monitoring is carried out for PD measurement, the noises in the environment and the electromagnetic interference (EMI) make it difficult to detect the PD signal. Therefore de-noising should be employed to filter out the interferences involved in the detected signal. In this thesis wavelet transform is introduced for this purpose. In this method, the background noise in the site of measurement is recorded as a reference noise to be...
Simulation of three-dimensional flow in compression resin transfer molding by the control volume/finite element method
, Article Composites Technologies For 2020 ; 2004 , Pages 357-362 ; 9781855738317 (ISBN) ; Boorboor, D ; Reza Ghaffarian, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Woodhead Publishing Limited
2004
Abstract
In compression resin transfer molding (CRTM), resin injection and mold closing occur during the mold filling stage. In this paper, numerical simulation of threedimensional flow in compression resin transfer molding (CRTM) is presented. Numerical method is based on the control volume/finite element method (CVFEM) and the numerical algorithm to update the flow front at each time step is based on quasi-steady state approach. Numerical scheme presented in this article can be used to predict the flow progression, pressure distribution, mold clamping force in full threedimensional mold. Numerical example provided in the paper demonstrates the effectiveness of the developed numerical simulation in...
Investigation of online detected partial discharges in power transformer
, Article 2008 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2008, Sydney, NSW, 14 December 2008 through 17 December 2008 ; April , 2008 ; 9781424441624 (ISBN) ; Vakilian, M ; Parvin, V ; Ghaedi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
Abstract
In this paper some advantage of online monitoring in power transformer and the sensors that can be used for partial discharge detection are described. Several detected PD in one power transformer and one distribution transformer are depicted. Matlabs wavelet package is employed to de-noise the recorded signals. As it appear from the captured and the denoised signals, PD signals in an aged power transformer are often enough large that can be easily detected through the noisy measured signals. By examination of the frequency spectrum of several PD signal in this paper it is obvious that this signal contain two major frequency band, one under 1 MHz and the other one between 7 to 9 MHz. © 2008...
The Effect of Compatibilizer and Short Glass Fiber on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of PBT/PC Blend
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Bagheri, Reza (Supervisor)
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In this research, we studied the effect of compatibilizer and short glass fiber on microstructure and mechanical properties of PBT/PC blends. Fisrt, Antioxidants and sodium pyrophosphate dibasic were used to suppress transesterification in PBT/PC Blend. The results showed that best composition occur when both of them are used. In the next step, we used 3%wt MBS (methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene) and saw that this weight percent of this compatibilizer doesn’t useful. Moreover addition of short glass fiber to PBT/PC was examined and the results showed that mechanical properties of composite are extensively increased. Also in this step, we proved this idea that we can replace some of PBT...
Modeling of partial discharge in transformer winding by multi-conductor transmission line model
, Article International Review of Electrical Engineering ; Volume 7, Issue 2 , 2012 , Pages 3926-3934 ; 18276660 (ISSN) ; Vakilian, M ; Ghaffarian Niasar, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Praise Worthy Prize
2012
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To locate accurately the occurrence of a partial discharge in a power transformer winding, a wide frequency band model of the winding is required. In this paper a wide frequency band Multi Conductor Transmission Line model (MTL) is employed to simulate the propagation of PD signal in transformer windings. The MTL model is briefly reviewed and the related equations of the model are reformulated to easily simulate occurrence of a PD signal along the winding. Software is developed in Matlab to calculate the windings resonance frequencies and the magnitudes of over-voltages occurring between different disks along the winding. Then propagation of PD signal in a power transformer (900MVA, 525kV),...
Nanoindentation study of cementite size and temperature effects in nanocomposite pearlite: A molecular dynamics simulation
, Article Current Applied Physics ; Volume 16, Issue 9 , 2016 , Pages 1015-1025 ; 15671739 (ISSN) ; Karimi Taheri, A ; Ryu, S ; Kang, K ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2016
Abstract
We carry out molecular dynamics simulations of nanoindentation to investigate the effect of cementite size and temperature on the deformation behavior of nanocomposite pearlite composed of alternating ferrite and cementite layers. We find that, instead of the coherent transmission, dislocation propagates by forming a widespread plastic deformation in cementite layer. We also show that increasing temperature enhances the distribution of plastic strain in the ferrite layer, which reduces the stress acting on the cementite layer. Hence, thickening cementite layer or increasing temperature reduces the likelihood of dislocation propagation through the cementite layer. Our finding sheds a light on...
Molecular dynamics simulation study of the effect of temperature and grain size on the deformation behavior of polycrystalline cementite
, Article Scripta Materialia ; Volume 95, Issue 1 , 2015 , Pages 23-26 ; 13596462 (ISSN) ; Karimi Taheri, A ; Kang, K ; Ryu, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2015
Abstract
Molecular dynamics simulations combined with quantitative atomic displacement analyses were performed to study the deformation behaviors of polycrystalline cementite (Fe3C). At low temperature and large grain size, dislocation glide acts as the preferred deformation mechanism. Due to the limited number of slip systems at low temperature, polycrystalline cementite breaks by forming voids at grain boundaries upon tensile loading. When the temperature rises or the grain size reduces, grain boundary sliding becomes the primary mechanism and plastic deformation is accommodated effectively
Wet spinning of low gel content SBR/PMMA core/shell particles dispersed in a good solvent for the shell
, Article Polymer ; Volume 44, Issue 14 , 2003 , Pages 4011-4019 ; 00323861 (ISSN) ; Mohammadi, N ; Bagheri, R ; Ghaffarian, S. R ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier BV
2003
Abstract
A low gel content poly (styrene-ran-butadiene)/poly (methyl methacrylate) (SBR/PMMA) core/shell particles dispersed in a good solvent for the shell was wet spun into a coagulation bath at room temperature. The SEM micrographs of as spun fibers showed various surface topographies and fiber diameters, ranging from 4.2 up to 20 μm depend upon the draw ratio. The osmium tetroxide stained cross-section of fibers observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM), indicated a heterogeneous morphology consisting of dark cores and fairly light shells, which is a result of self-stratification to an overall core/shell morphology in fiber cross-section. The inner core consisted of higher concentration...
Reconfigurable Architecture Design for Reverse Protocol Engineering
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Jahangir, Amir Hossein (Supervisor)Drag Reduction by Blowing and Creating a Film of a Secondary Lower Viscosity Fluid-Large Eddy Simulation
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Taeibi Rahni, Mohammad (Supervisor) ; Ramezanizadeh, Mahdi (Supervisor)
Abstract
Drag reduction is one of the most important topics in aerodynamics. Several techniques have been represented to reduce this force, such as surface roughness reduction, blowing, suction, cooling the fluid, etc. Blowing and creating a film of a secondary lower viscosity fluid is the technique used here. In our computations, we used large eddy simulation approach considering viscosity ratio variations effects. Investigations were performed for multiple squared cross sectional jets inclined normally into a turbulent cross flow. Each jet generates a pair of counter rotating vortex pair (CRVP) at its downstream while entering the cross flow. Two horseshoe vortices and a couple of wake vortices...
Robust Modeling to Improve Reliability in Series-Parallel Systems with Redundancy Allocation
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Eshraghniaye Jahromi, Abdolhamid (Supervisor)
Abstract
In general, reliability is the ability of a system to perform and maintain its functions in routine circumstances, as well as hostile or unexpected circumstances. Redundancy Allocation Problem (RAP) is a combinatorial problem where it is going to maximize system reliability by discrete selection from available components. The main purpose of this study is to prove the effectiveness of robust optimization to solve RAP. Generally, robust optimization is a field of optimization theory where robustness is sought against uncertainty and/or variability of parameters' values. In this study it is assumed to have Erlang distribution density for components' failures where to implement robust...
A production bounce-back approach in the Cloud manufacturing network: case study of COVID-19 pandemic
, Article International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management ; Volume 18, Issue 4 , 2023 , Pages 305-317 ; 17509653 (ISSN) ; Kazemisaboor, A ; Khaleghparast, S ; Fatahi Valilai, O ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2023
Abstract
Industry 4.0 paradigm has enabled manufacturing systems with reformations for Cloud-based manufacturing business models. This reformation can create resilient structures as an inevitable opportunity for manufacturing supply networks. This is achieved by using service composition capabilities in Cloud manufacturing network which significantly enhances supply network performance when encountering disruptions. Focusing on redundancy as one of the most effective approaches to resiliency, a new model for manufacturing service composition is proposed. The model considers a minimum level of subentropy when responding to the demands at the process level while controlling the entropy overall at...
A Model of Risk Analysis for Iran Petroleum Contracts (IPC)
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Haji, Alireza (Supervisor) ; Ayatollahi, Shahab (Supervisor)
Abstract
The economic framework of the petroleum sector exhibits significant divergence from other businesses owing to the substantial risks and uncertainties inherent in oil and gas ventures, compounded by highly unpredictable price fluctuations. Moreover, the abundance of uncertainties in the data employed for investment decisions in petroleum projects is very large, thus exerting a significant impact on the decision-making processes. This research delves into the impact of diverse risk factors on oil contracts and scrutinizes their influence on contractual dynamics. The study unfolds in three segments, encompassing an examination of economic factors shaping oil contracts, model design, and the...
Development of a One-Dimensional Compositional Simulator to Account for the Effects of Different Relative Permeability Models in Gas Condensate Reservoirs
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Masihi, Mohsen (Supervisor) ; Gerami, Shahab (Co-Advisor)
Abstract
As the published statistics of prestigious international institutes show, the share of natural gas from the energy basket of the world is rising. This increase is due to some reasons such as decrease in oil reserves, discovery of new gas fields, lower environmental problems, etc. The Islamic Republic of Iran is not an exception of this rule; but also because of huge gas reservoirs that Iran has, it becomes very important for the Iranian government. Hence, research for predicting the behavior of such reservoirs is a necessary need of oil and gas industry.Both thermodynamic and flow behavior of gas condensate fluids are more complicated than other reservoir fluids. Its complex thermodynamic...
Modern Production Data Analysis of Bottom Water Drive Reservoir
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Masihi, Mohsen (Supervisor) ; Gerami, Shahab (Supervisor)
Abstract
Hydrocarbon reservoirs may be classified on the basis of their drive mechanisms. In the reservoirs adjoined by water aquifers, waterdrive may be the primary production mechanism. The invasion of reservoir rock by aquifer water may have a significant impact on reservoir performance. Therefore, water influx into hydrocarbon reservoirs must be predicted accurately as a function of time, pressure history at the reservoir/aquifer interface, reservoir/aquifer size ratio, and aquifer characteristics.To forecast the performance in a waterdrive reservoir, an aquifer model simulating the fluid flow in the aquifer and flow from the aquifer into the reservoir is needed. Robust techniques for analysis of...
Investigation on Aplicability of Decline Curve Analysis for Gas Condensate Reservoirs
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Masihi, Mohsen (Supervisor) ; Gerami, Shahab (Supervisor)
Abstract
Part 1: Techniques of production data analysis for single-phase oil and gas reservoirs have advanced significantly over the past few years. These techniques range from traditional (Arps and Fetkovich) to modern (they account for the variation of operating conditions at the wellbore). Although the production data analysis methods are used generally for single phase reservoirs, the application of these techniques for analysis of production data of a gas condensate reservoir may not yield the reliable answer due to the fact that the flow of fluid in gas condensate reservoirs is not single-phase. This study presents the treatment of the modern methods of production data analysis (single phase...