Preparation and Characterization of BaFe2As2 Superconductor by Solid State Reaction

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology khezripour, Ramin (Author) ; Khosroabadi, Hossien (Supervisor) ; Akhavan Farshchi, Mohammad (Co-Advisor)

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The discovery of Iron-based superconductors with maximum transition temperature of 56 Kelvin and High critical magnetic field of the order of 50T at temperature 20K has created evolution in different fields of superconductivity including practical issues. BaFe2As2 family is one of the most important compounds of Iron-based superconductors and with different doping elements for instanse elements of the first column like Potassium inters superconducting state with critical temperature of 36K.
The purpose of this thesis is to localize the technology of making this compound in Iran which no project has been done in this field in the country before. In this thesis manufacturing, Optimization...

On the complexity of isoperimetric problems on trees [electronic resource]

, Article Discrete Applied Mathematics ; Volume 160 Issue 1-2, January, 2012 Pages 116-131 Daneshgar, A. (Amir) ; Javadi, Ramin ; Sharif Univercity of Technology

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This paper is aimed at investigating some computational aspects of different isoperimetric problems on weighted trees. In this regard, we consider different connectivity parameters called minimum normalized cuts/isoperimetric numbers defined through taking the minimum of the maximum or the mean of the normalized outgoing flows from a set of subdomains of vertices, where these subdomains constitute a partition/subpartition. We show that the decision problem for the case of taking k-partitions and the maximum (called the max normalized cut problem NCP^M), and the other two decision problems for the mean version (referred to as IPP^m and NCP^m) are NP-complete problems for weighted trees. On...

On nodal domains and higher-order Cheeger inequalities of finite reversible Markov processes [electronic resource]

, Article Stochastic Processes and their Applications ; Volume 122, Issue 4, April 2012, Pages 1748–1776 Daneshgar, A. (Amir) ; Javadi, Ramin ; Miclo, Laurent ; Sharif Univercity of Technology

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Let LL be a reversible Markovian generator on a finite set View the MathML sourceV. Relations between the spectral decomposition of LL and subpartitions of the state space View the MathML sourceV into a given number of components which are optimal with respect to min–max or max–min Dirichlet connectivity criteria are investigated. Links are made with higher-order Cheeger inequalities and with a generic characterization of subpartitions given by the nodal domains of an eigenfunction. These considerations are applied to generators whose positive rates are supported by the edges of a discrete cycle ZNZN, to obtain a full description of their spectra and of the shapes of their eigenfunctions, as...

On the isoperimetric spectrum of graphs and its approximations [electronic resource]

, Article Journal of Combinatorial Theory, Series B ; Volume 100, Issue 4, July 2010, Pages 390–412 Daneshgar, A. (Amir) ; Hajiabolhassan, Hossein ; Javadi, Ramin ; Sharif University of Technology

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In this paper1 we consider higher isoperimetric numbers of a (finite directed) graph. In this regard we focus on the nth mean isoperimetric constant of a directed graph as the minimum of the mean outgoing normalized flows from a given set of n disjoint subsets of the vertex set of the graph. We show that the second mean isoperimetric constant in this general setting, coincides with (the mean version of) the classical Cheeger constant of the graph, while for the rest of the spectrum we show that there is a fundamental difference between the nth isoperimetric constant and the number obtained by taking the minimum over all n-partitions. In this direction, we show that our definition is the...

Design, Construction and Analysis of Fuel Cell and Battery Hybrid Power System Based on Optimal Power Strategy

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ghodsian, Nasser (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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Focusing on fossil fuel to secure energy demand lead to big challenges. Hydrogen as alternative for fossil fuel has attracted a lot of attentions. Fuel cell with an electrochemical reaction which it’s byproducts are water and heat convert Hydrogen into electricity. High efficiency and low environmental pollution, persuade many researchers toward fuel cell commercialization. But problems such as high cost, high power oscillation and inertia, avoid fuel cell from significant development. One way to deal with these problems is using the fuel cell and battery hybrid system. In recent decade too many research has been made in utilizing this hybrid system in transportation. This project...

Modeling and Analysis of Optimal Control and Condition Monitoring of Fuel Cell System Based on Performance History

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Parhizgar, Tarannom (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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The short life of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells is one of the critical criteria to their commercialization. A longer operation life time should be achieved to reach high reliability, low $/kWh cost and to use fuel cells as economical alternative energy systems.Therefore,diagnosing degradation mechanisms and the causes of power loss in fuel cell life time is of great importance. Operating conditions affect output power density and performance degradation. To achieve maximum power generation through fuel cell life time, a model is needed which is able to estimate power density and performance degradation simultaneously regarding to operating conditions. In present work, a...

Development of a Framework to Control and Model Based Fault Diagnosis of a Gas Transmission Network

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Kheradmandi, Masoud (Author) ; Bozorgmehry, Ramin (Supervisor)

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In this project a framework for Model Based Fault Diagnosis (MBFD) in a Gas Transmission Network (GTN) was developed. A black-box linear state-space model was used to capture dynamic behavior of an industrial benchmark for GTN. A full fledge commercial network simulator were used to obtain the required data for process identification. In order to check the robustness of the model zero mean white noise was imposed on various output obtained by the commercial simulator. Kalman filter was used to estimate the states of the GTN. These estimated states along with the measured output (all obtained from the commercial simulator) are almost similar to their corresponding estimated signal. This shows...

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ahmadi, Somayeh (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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Inappropriate effects of fossil fuels and conventional power generation systems on the environment have necessitated a sustainable energy system for the next decade by growing interests in renewable energy systems. The world’s most fast-growing renewable energy resource is the wind energy. The main problem of wind power is the power fluctuations at the load side caused by the variable nature of wind speed, and the main issue in case of remote locations is the long-term storage of power generated by wind turbines. Batteries can be used to store a limited amount of energy for a short time. Although new advances in this field have been achieved, most common type of batteries is hardly able to...

Modeling Solar Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Residential Application

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Sayedin, Farid (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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The gradual exhaustion of oil and gas resources and the various problems involved in their pollution makes it necessary to promote a renewable energy system. One of the most interesting developments of standalone systems based on the utilization of hydrogen is solar hydrogen system. Central and southern Iran exhibit an excellent solar climate which makes them ideal places for solar hydrogen systems. The economy of Iran is based on oil and it has one of the largest reserves of oil and gas in the world but the reserves would not be enough to meet the domestic and export markets starting in three to four decades. Moreover, elimination of energy subsidies in Iran, will led to more tendencies to...

Modeling and Optimization of Solar Cooler for Domestic Usage

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Bahrami, Mahdi (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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In this thesis a general model for simulation of solar cooler for domestic usage is developed. The model consists of 2 main parts: thermo-dynamical and economical calculations. The thermodynamic part consists of 4 sub models: a model for calculation of incoming solar radiation, cooling load demand calculation, the refrigeration cycle and the solar cycle with heat storage.As for hourly calculation of system performance part of the model produces the hourly received radiation data based on geographical position and orientation of the receiving surface. Base on results of the cooling load calculation for a 9 m2 studying room located in western part of Tehran, 1 TBR (3.516 kW) is chosen as...

Modeling and Optimization of Solid Waste Application in Combined Heat and Power System

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Kolagar, Mina (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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increasing energy demand and emission of environmental pollutant as a result of using fossil fuels and increase in waste generated due to human activities resulted in considering this source as a partial substitute for fossil resources in power application . Hence in this project biomass is considered as source of energy for heat and power application. Having low quality energy is the most important difficulty for application this resource as an energy carrier, so, gasification is applied to convert this source to gas with higher quality one. Produced gas in gasification enters to a micro turbine to meet thermal and electrical demand of the Sharif energy research institute. To investigate...

Development of an Intelligent System to Predict and Control Blood Glucose Level in Type 1 Diabetic Patients

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Afsharpour, Alireza (Author) ; Bozorgmehri, Ramin (Supervisor)

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All living entities requires energy to continue their lives. In human beings this energy is provide through consumption of food, at first the consumed food gets converted to glucose and the produced glucose enters the blood and then goes to the body cells in which it is used to produce the required energy. The essential hormone which makes it possible to use Glucose for energy production is INSULIN. In the patients suffering from Type 1 Diabetes, lack of Insulin production makes it impossible for the cells to use Glucose for the production of their required energy. In these patients due to the fact that the blood Glucose is not used by the cells, the Blood Glucose Level (BGL) increases,...

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ghods, Masoud (Author) ; Bozorgmehri, Ramin (Supervisor)

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Application of the advanced control techniques and information technology in the biomedical engineering have been the focal point of the research communities in biomedical engineering due to the rapid growth of the nonlinear control theories along with the computer hardware. In this work the application of differential geometry and globally linearizing control has been applied to efficiently control the first phase of HIV disease based on the HIV infection model proposed in the literature. All the efforts have been in the way to obtain a suitable scenario of drug administration to suppress and control the infection. In the proposed scenario, drug administration is time dependant and...

Study of Interaction Between Environmental and Design in Optimization of Chemical Processes

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Hemmaty, Mostafa (Author) ; Bozorgmehri, Ramin (Supervisor)

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Traditionally, chemical Process design is focused on the selection of technologies and optimization based on economic consideration .In the 1970’s because of the global energy crisis, other consideration consider with economic goals .in this study we are eager to provide design procedures and guidance for optimizing chemical processes simultaneously based on economic and environmental aspects .this optimization is applied to production maleic anhydride(MA) from n-butane feedstock .an optimization algorithm based on the genetic algorithm with four decision variables(recycle flow ratio ,air to feed ratio ,solvent flow and reactor temperature ).for including dynamic objective in optimization...

Design and Development of Control System to Optimize PEM Fuel cell Performance

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Farshidian, Behzad (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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Fuel cells are a reliable technology for electrical power generation, widely regarded as a promising alternative for stationary and mobile applications. In order to supply vehicle required power, fuel cell must possess suitable transient response. In this work, a mathematical zero dimensional control-oriented model for a PEM fuel cell stack is developed. Afterwards, to increase the efficiency, four parameters including cathode air inlet flow rate, return manifold cross section area, anode hydrogen inlet flow rate and hydrogen humidity are optimized in different vehicle current demand. Also, in order to decrease water production inside the fuel cell membrane, considered parameters are...

Optimal Sizing and Demand Management of Stand-Alone Solar System with Hydrogen Storage

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Haddadi, Morteza (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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This current reseach concentrates on designing and evaluation of stand-alone alternative energy system which consists of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell system (PEMFC), a photovoltaic (PV) panel, a proton exchange membrane electrolyser and a hydrogen storage tank.. To establish the minimum capacity of the system components, a system sizing model is developed in MATLAB Based on meteorological and the electrical yearly demand data which are extracted from DEDM model. The accuracy of the sub models is checked by comparing the experimental measurements of the system components obtained from other literatures with model outputs. The evaluation is based on demand profile, investment costs,...

PEM Power Density Optimization Based on Non-Uniform Catalyst Distribution

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ebrahimi, Sasan (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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In many previous Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) models,the catalyst distribution in Catalyst Layer (CL) was assumed to be uniform and there are just a few models which consider variation of catalyst loading across the CL. In this research, a half-cell PEMFC cathode model is applied to investigate the effect of catalyst loading in CL plane under the land and channels of bipolar plates. In addition, the agglomerate model which has been shown to be more complete representation of the fuel cell CL is used. It is necessary to mention, in many previous PEMFC models, the catalyst layer was treated as a pseudohomogenous layer. In both models, the micro structure of CL and its effect...

Development of a Multi Generation Energy System Based on Biotechnologies

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Taheri, Neda (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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In recent years, the issue of sustainability in the energy systems has attracted the attention of energy researchers. Using fossil fuels in common energy conversion systems cause environmental pollution, declining reserves of fossil resources and increase their prices because of the scarcity of fossil resources. Therefore, achieving the goals of sustainability necessitate using high efficiency energy conversion technology. Bio-inspired energy systems are one of the main candidates to improve energy conversion systems. The main target of this study is developing an optimal multi-generation energy system model, dynamically. MFC, Septic tank and Algae culture are integrated and produced power,...

Design & Identification of a Fuzzy Model to Predict Dynamic Trends of Blood Glucose Level in Type I Diabetic Patients

, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Salehi, Samane (Author) ; Bozorgmehri, Ramin (Supervisor)

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Nowadays diabetes is considered as one of the common diseases among mankind. Different body organs utilize the glucose or the sugar existed in various kinds of food as an energy source in order to provide required energy for their activities. Insulin hormone which is created by the pancreas gland has a very significant role in easing the respective procedure. Therefore, when the body is not capable of producing enough insulin, then glucose aggregation in the blood leads to higher blood sugar and thus a disease called diabetes type1. Up to now, considerable research activities have been done regarding the diabetes type1modelling. One of the bolded drawbacks of such models is that the effect...

Degradation Based Framework for Long-term Optimization of Energy Conversion Systems. Case Studies: Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine

, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Parhizkar, Tarannom (Author) ; Roshandel, Ramin (Supervisor)

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The energy systems efficiency is a great issue confront power plants professionals. Besides using high-tech components in power plants, plant operation optimization can significantly improve energy efficiency and economic performance, as efficiency of plant components generally depends on operating conditions. In addition, system preventive maintenance can reduce plant operation and failure costs, however it is also costly when done frequently. Therefore, optimizing operating conditions and preventive maintenance intervals can minimize the expected total cost of plant due to operation, failures and preventive maintenances. In recent years, the use of optimization models to determine plant...