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Experimental Investigation of a Multi-Purpose Energy System Composed of Pulsating Heat Pipe, Solar Collector and PCM
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Saeedi, Mohammad Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
In solar systems, the required space and cost, the impossibility of continuous access to energy, energy storage and optimal use of the received energy are the basic parameters and issues. Therefore, with the knowledge of these cases, proposing ideas and approaches to study the possibility of reducing the above mentioned issues are of the main objectives of this research. In solar thermal systems and solar electrical systems, the collector and photovoltaic panels are the main components, respectively. However, the studies show that there are issues regarding the existing collectors and photovoltaic panels, e.g. the flat-plate type which is most used in solar systems, and the basis is not...
Experimental investigation of dual-purpose solar collector using with rectangular channels
, Article Journal of Thermal Engineering ; Volume 3, Issue 1 , 2017 , Pages 1052-1059 ; 21487847 (ISSN) ; Saidi, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
Yildiz Technical University
2017
Abstract
Solar heat energy, one of the typical renewable energy absorbs radiation energy from the sun and converts it into heat energy. Since it is sustainable and eco-friendly, it can be a good alternative to solve the problem of the depletion of fossil fuels. But it has low density. So, solar collector is very important to use more efficiently. There are some possible approaches to scaling-up the effectiveness of a collector by re-thinking of using the collector as a heat exchanger. In the design of dual-purpose collector with rectangular fin (DPCRF), can be used for heating air and water simultaneously using incident solar radiation resulting in optimum usage of energy and space
Design and performance of a novel hybrid photovoltaic–thermal collector with pulsating heat pipe (PVTPHP)
, Article Iranian Journal of Science and Technology - Transactions of Mechanical Engineering ; Volume 43 , 2019 , Pages 371-381 ; 22286187 (ISSN) ; Saidi, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer International Publishing
2019
Abstract
Hybrid photovoltaic–thermal collectors (PVT) are cogeneration components that convert solar energy into both electricity and heat. Pulsating heat pipe (PHP) is a fast-responding, flexible and high-performance thermal-conducting device. The aim of this work is design and performance of a novel hybrid photovoltaic–thermal collector with pulsating heat pipe (PVTPHP) for improving the electrical efficiency, by reducing the photovoltaic panel’s temperature, as well as taking advantage of the thermal energy produced. An experimental setup of PVTPHP is constructed, and its operating parameters are measured. The measured parameters include solar radiation intensity, ambient temperature, filling...
Numerical modeling of nanofluid flow and heat transfer in a quartered gearwheel-shaped heat exchanger using FVM
, Article Chinese Journal of Physics ; Volume 59 , 2019 , Pages 591-605 ; 05779073 (ISSN) ; Kavoosi Balootaki, H ; Mohammaei, M ; Bagheri, N ; Hasani Malekshah, E ; Sharif University of Technology
Physical Society of the Republic of China
2019
Abstract
The numerical modeling of natural convection fluid flow and heat transfer in a quarter of gearwheel-shaped heat exchanger is carried out. The heat exchanger is included with internal active square bodies. These bodies have hot and cold temperatures with different thermal arrangements. Three different thermal arrangements are considered and showed with Case A, Case B and Case C. The CuO-water nanofluid is selected as operating fluid. The Koo-Kleinstreuer-Li (KKL) correlation is utilized to estimate the dynamic viscosity and thermal conductivity. In addition, the shapes of nanoparticles are taken account in the analysis. The Rayleigh number, nanoparticle concentration and thermal arrangements...
Antioxidant, antifungal, water binding, and mechanical properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) film incorporated with essential oil as a potential wound dressing material
, Article Journal of Applied Polymer Science ; Vol. 131, issue. 20 , 2014 ; Nateghpoor, B ; Dadfar, S. M. M ; Dadfar, S. M. A ; Sharif University of Technology
2014
Abstract
In this study, the properties of poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) films incorporated with Zataria multiflora essential oil (ZMO) as a potential antioxidant/antibacterial material was investigated. PVA films were prepared from PVA solutions (2% w/v) containing different concentrations of ZMO. Water solubility, moisture absorption, water swelling, and water vapor permeability for pure PVA films were 57 ± 1.1, 99 ± 3.2%, 337 ± 8%, and 0.453 ± 0.015 g mm/m2 h, respectively. Incorporation of ZMO into PVA films caused a significant decrease in water swelling and moisture absorption and increase in solubility and water vapor permeability. Tensile strength, elastic modulus, and elongation at break for pure...
Structural Design of a Launch Vehicle with Reusable First Stage
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Haddadpour, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
Aerodynamics loads and aeroheating during reentry, are one of the challenging issues in designing One of the main challenges in the design and application of reusable spacecrafts is the aerodynamic and thermal loads acting on their structures during reentry into the atmosphere. For this reason, all the concepts/prototypes presented in the 20th century were either not fully reusable, or were partially canceled, or did not have economic justification. In this report, the aerodynamic loads on the first stage of a launch vehicle during the launch and return phases have been investigated. Due to the fact that the main part of the first stage of the vehicle includes fuel and oxidizer tanks, the...
Optimal Trajectory Correction for Hazardous Near-Earth Asteroids
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
;
Zohoor, Hassan
(Supervisor)
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Sayyadi, Hassan
(Supervisor)
Abstract
The collision of moderately large asteroids and comets also referred to as Near-Earth Objects (NEO's) with earth would have catastrophic consequences. Such events have occurred in the past and may occur again in the future. However, for the first time in known history, humanity may have the technology required to counter this threat. Methods studied for mitigation of this hazard are based on deflecting asteroid's trajectory and are normally divided into two basic categories: high energy impulsive methods, and long-duration low-thrust methods. Two parts of mission to be optimized are the trajectory of spacecraft to reach the target and the deflection strategy which could be analyzed by the...
A revised version of ACO for cutting stock problem [electronic resource]
, Article International Journal of Industrial Engineering ; Vol 15, No 4 (2008), Pages 341-348 ; Javanshir, Hassan ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
The one-dimensional cutting stock problem has many applications in industries and during the past few years has been one of the centers of attention among the researchers in the field of applied operations research. In this paper, a revised version of Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) technique is presented to solve this problem. This paper is a sequel to the previous ACO algorithm presented by the authors. In this algorithm, according to some probabilistic rules, artificial ants will select cutting patterns and generate a feasible solution. Computational results show the high efficiency and accuracy of the proposed algorithm for solving one- dimensional cutting stock problem
Control of Car-Like Multi Robots for Following and Hunting of Moving Target
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Sayyaadi, Hassan (Supervisor) ; Salarieh, Hassan (Co-Advisor)
Abstract
The main purpose of the present thesis is to establish a decentralized controller for some car–like multi robots to follow and hunt moving targets. Robots are very similar to actual cars considering geometric dimensions, mass and moment of inertia and so on; and outputs of the controller are steering-wheel and driving-wheel torques appropriately. Dynamics of the moving target is so that it escapes from the robots. Robots are equipped with antenna for getting wireless sensory signals, including range and bearing sensors. Kalman filter is used for estimation the target relative position and speed and robots state variables. The controller is designed for doing the above mentioned group...
Stock Price Forecasting Using Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
;
Shavandi, Hassan
(Supervisor)
Abstract
This research proposes a novel hybrid method for stock price index forecasting relying on technical analysis, the fundamental analysis of capital market, neural networks technology, and fuzzy logic. The new method shows a good performance comparing complicated and time-consuming forecasting methods. Several factors influence stock price; for example, an important one is the previous trend of stock price. Fortunately, by developing technical analysis and introducing the various indices of this method the maximum use of historical data is made in order to forecast future prices. Another kind of factors is macro-economic variables that their influence on the long-term trends of the stock...
Control of a Group of Mobile Manipulators for Cooperative object Transportation
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Sayyadi, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
In this thesis control of wheeled mobile manipulators for cooperative object transportation is investigated. Full dynamic model of a mobile manipulator with a three wheeled mobile base and a three DOF manipulator is derived using Gibbs-Appell method. Input-output linearization technique is used to control individual robots. Transporting the object is divided into two steps, first robots use a decentralized behavior-based method to approach and surround the object. Then virtual structure method is used to control the robots to transport the object cooperatively. Simulation results with three robots handling an object are presented to show the effectiveness of proposed method
Dynamic and Control of Tethered Satellite Systems
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
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Salarieh, Hassan
(Supervisor)
Abstract
In this work dynamic behavior of a two body TSS with main satellite as rigid body is studied and effects of tether elasticity and tension on the satellite dynamic are indicated in station keeping phase and circular orbit. Also a simplified modeling is introduced which could be used in nonlinear controller design. Lagrange and extended Lagrange method is used to derive equations of motion. It is shown that longitudinal vibration of tether has small effect on satellite attitude and angular velocity and because of high frequency it can be decoupled from satellite dynamic. In the simplified model, orbital motion is decoupled from equations of TSS and main satellite dynamic. Effect of decoupling...
Analysis of Control of Nonlinear Switched Systems
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Zohoor, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
Separate analysis of modern systems by continuous or discrete theories is not possible, because they cannot solely express the detailed descriptions of a system. As a result of this, researchers are motivated to study hybrid systems. Specific class of hybrid systems which consists of several continuous subsystems and a rule that specifies how to switch between them, is called a switched system. Recently, many studies have been done on the stability and control of switched systems. In this regard, the goal of present study is presenting applications of switched systems using two control methods. The first application is control of a chemical reactor system with multiple modes. We presented...
Design and Analysis of a Cable Based Robot Similar to a Human Hand
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Zohoor, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
The application of manipulators is becoming more and more popular in objects handling especially when it is desired to have access to remote areas in destructive or hazardous taskspaces. For this purpose, a hand-like mechanism must be designed to be used as an end-effector, which can grasp objects. In this paper a cable driven grasping mechanism has been presented. In the proposed mechanism each finger consists of three phalanxes which are actuated by a single motor. Also, locking and unlocking constraints are used in the mechanism in order to generate an anthropomorphic motion, in which, the order of reaching phalanxes to the object is sequential, in such a way that each phalanx starts...
Data Integration with Multiple Ontologies in Semantic Sensor Web
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Abolhassani, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
Sensor Observation Service (SOS) which is defined by Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Sensor Web Enablement group is a Web service specification in order to standardize the way sensors and sensor data are discovered and accessed on the Sensor Web. Multiple instances of this service can be implemented around the world, providing huge amount of data every moment. Each of these services operates in specific domain of knowledge (thematic), spatial and temporal dimensions. One way to reveal the underlying data over all of them is to provide an architecture for data integration to allow the user to query sensor data without the knowledge of the infrastructure components. In this research, a novel...
Crack Detection on Rotary Elements Using Vibration Analysis
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Sayyaddi, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
Rotating machinery are found in most industrial units, that are highly susceptible to transverse cross sectional cracks due to fatigue. The vibration pattern of a rotor system reflects the mechanical parameter changes in the system. These vibrations can be used for identifying the cracks and appropriate actions can be taken to prevent more damage to the system. The dynamic behavior of cracked rotor is a subject of considerable current interest. Several researchers have developed models of cracked rotor systems. Therefore, In this thesis, the influence of the presence of transverse cracks in a simple Jeffcott rotor is analyzed. In first, on the basis of fracture mechanics, the direct and...
Positioning, Tracking and Shape Control in Micro-Beams Via Electrostatic Actuators and Incomplete State Feedback
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Salarieh, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
Systems that are electrostatically actuated have found a vast role in MEMS application. This technology is used in optical systems, sensors, micro switches, and deformable mirrors. Raising the use of these systems in fields that needs better performance highlighted the need to accurate study of dynamics and control of electrostatic actuated systems in micro scale. This work is dedicated to design of an estimation and control system for a micro-beam that is actuated by electrostatic. After a comprehensive survey on pervious works that are done on dynamic, applications, fabrication and control of these systems dynamic of the system is fully derived. The environmental factors like fringing...
Study of Dynamic Behavior and Characteristics of shaking Table Using Analytical and Experimental Models
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Moghaddam, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
It is more than a century to study qualitative and quantitative behavior of structures against earthquakes will be benefited from laboratory studies. In fact, the best method for observing the behavior of a structure during an earthquake is earthquake simulation on the structure. Today, the most effective way to do these tests is simulating of earthquake by using of Shaking Table. The shaking table consists of three main parts: electronic, hydraulic and mechanical. The accuracy of earthquake simulation’s results are very important. In recent years, numerous studies on the dynamic behavior of the above components and the interactions between these components are performed. In this study, we...
Surveying Philosophical Arguments on "Origination of The Universe" based on the views of: W.L.Craig, Q.Smith and Allamah S.M.H Al-Tabatabaie
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
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Hosseini, Hassan
(Supervisor)
Abstract
The problem of Origination of The Universe is one of the most important issues in the history of philosophy whether in western edition or in Islamic thought. The most problematic aspect of the Origination is Temporal Origination. From about 30 years ago as a result of the works of a famous American philosopher William Lane Craig, the debate between temporality and Eternity of the Universe became a fresh topic in western philosophy. In this research we want to survey the philosophical arguments for and against the temporality of the Universe based on the views of: W.L.Craig, Q.Smith and Allamah S.M.H Al-Tabatabaie.
Strengthening of Liquid Storage Tanks by Frictional Damper
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Moghaddam, Hassan (Supervisor)
Abstract
Considering the role of fluid storage tanks within or after an earthquake and the irreparable damages from their destruction that arise from the nature of the fluids of flammable or toxic nature stored in those tanks, it is very important to ensure stability and durability of the tanks when an earthquake is occurring. One of the most important damages to storage tanks within the past earthquakes has been lack of stability of their walls taking place in the form of elephant buckling. A certain storage tank was subject to a case study in this research and the tank's body, foundation, anchorages, the tread between the fluid and tank's body and between the bottom sheet and foundation were...