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    Preparation of Nano Fluid from Carbon Nanostructures to Enhance Heat Transfer in Cooling Towers

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Askari, Saeed (Author) ; Syfkordi, Ali Akbar (Supervisor) ; Lotfi, Roghayeh (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this paper, carbon structures such as multi wall carbon nano tubes, graphene and hybrid graphene-iron oxide, for utilisation in wet cooling towers in order to improve heat transfer are being discussed. All synthesized nanoparticles are prepared by chemical vapour deposition and wet chemical methods. Nature and structure of the created particles is also being examined by using X-Ray diffraction, transmission electron microscope and scanning electron microscope. The water used in this research is a kind of brine water, currently being used in industrial cooling towers at oil-rich regions of southern Iran. Performing the ICP test on the available water and by exact determination of its... 

    Preparation of Nanofluid by Using Hybrid Nanostructures and Investigation of Thermal and Rheological Properties and Using it in the Petroleum Fluids

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Baghbanzadeh, Mohammad Ali (Author) ; Rashtchian , Davood (Supervisor) ; Rashidi, Alimorad (Supervisor) ; Lotfi, Roghayeh (Co-Advisor)
    Abstract
    In this study, thermal and rheological properties of nanofluids of water/carbon nanotubes, water/spherical silica nanoparticles and water/hybrid nanoparticles (hybrid of carbon nanotubes and spherical silica nanoparticles) have been investigated. To do so, carbon nanotubes have been synthesized by CCVD process and spherical silica nanoparticles and hybrid nanoparticles by wet chemical method. After synthesis of nanomaterials, nanofluids have been prepared by using SDBS as a dispersant with the concentration of 1.5 times of concentration of nanomaterials and then thermal conductivity, kinematic viscosity, dynamic viscosity and density of nanofluids have been investigated. As the results show,... 

    Evaluating the Leanness and Agility Indexes of S.G.S Co

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Lotfi, Maryam (Author) ; Houshmand, Mahmoud (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this research ,lean and agile indexes in S.G.S Co. are evaluated. This company is the first company in engineering and supplying automotive parts as well as the first supply chain management and organization of Saipa Group. In the part of evaluating the lean management level it is the developed model of the suggested approach by Jackson “implementing a lean management system” (Jackson, 1996). As S.G.S is engaged in servicing activities not in production, we have changed some factors in Jackson's methodology. Different with the last model, we got the results and used AHP method for getting the level in each key. Finally by using another AHP the lean index of the S.G.S Co. was identified.... 

    Design and Optimization of a Subsonic Wind Tunnel Profile with Two Test Sections using CFD

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Lotfi, Iman (Author) ; Darbandi, Masoud (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this project, we are willing to analyze and design a subsonic wind tunnel WT configuration for the Aerospace Engineering Department in Sharif University of Technology. This WT will be an open-circuit "suck down" type, whose entry is open to the atmosphere (laboratory) and three axial fans downstream of its test section. In addition to three parallel fans, we are expected to design two simultaneous small and large size test sections for it. The small and large sections would have an area about 1.4 and 4 m2and maintain a maximum air velocity of 100 and 50 m/s, respectively. So, our design is faced with two main complexities. In one hand, we are to manage the air flow through these two test... 

    Effect of metal doping, boron substitution and functional groups on hydrogen adsorption of MOF-5: A DFT-D study

    , Article Computational and Theoretical Chemistry ; Vol. 1044, issue , 2014 , Pages 36-43 ; ISSN: 2210271X Lotfi, R ; Saboohi, Y ; Sharif University of Technology
    2014
    Abstract
    In the present work, adsorption of hydrogen molecules over a metal organic framework (MOF-5) has been investigated by using first principles density functional theory (DFT). Different strategies have been applied for improving hydrogen storage, i.e. metal doping, boron substitution and functionalization. The metal atoms used for enhancing hydrogen adsorption include Li, Ca and Sc. It is found that the binding energy between these metal atoms and MOF is not enough to prevent clustering. Therefore a number of carbon atoms are substituted by boron atoms and it is indicated that boron substitution enhances the binding energies, significantly. Also the results reveal that boron substituted MOF... 

    Interaction of hydrogen molecules with perfect, defective and scandium doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon structures

    , Article Computational and Theoretical Chemistry ; Volume 1026 , 2013 , Pages 65-71 ; ISSN: 2210271X Lotfi, R ; Saboohi, Y ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    In the present work the interaction of hydrogen molecules with perfect, defective and scandium doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) has been evaluated. At first the potential barrier for the penetration of hydrogen molecules through PAH structures has been investigated and then the adsorption of hydrogen molecules over PAH structures has been studied. To model the graphene surface for barrier calculations, it is shown that coronene can successfully estimate the graphene monolayer. The barrier height is calculated for perfect and two different defective PAH structures including Stone-Wales (SW) and 585. It is found that PAH even with small defects is impermeable to hydrogen molecules.... 

    A comparative study on hydrogen interaction with defective graphene structures doped by transition metals

    , Article Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures ; Vol. 60 , June , 2014 , pp. 104-111 ; ISSN: 13869477 Lotfi, R ; Saboohi, Y ; Sharif University of Technology
    2014
    Abstract
    In the present work, the interaction of hydrogen molecules with defective graphene structures doped by transition metal (TM) atoms is investigated by using first principles density functional theory (DFT). Defective graphene structures include Stone-Wales (SW), 585 and 555-777 and transition metals include early TMs, i.e. scandium (Sc), titanium (Ti) and vanadium (V). It is found that in comparison with the pristine graphene, presence of defects significantly enhances the metal binding. Among three defects, 585 divacancy leads to the strongest binding between graphene and metal. Hydrogen adsorption is then evaluated by sequential addition of hydrogen molecules to the system. The results... 

    Interaction of hydrogen molecules with defective graphene sheets: An ab initio study

    , Article AIChE 2012 - 2012 AIChE Annual Meeting, Conference Proceedings ; 2012 ; 9780816910731 (ISBN) Lotfi, R ; Saboohi, Y ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    Hydrogen appears as one of the most promising energy carriers. Hydrogen has the advantage of being the cleanest fuel and as a result it can efficiently help limiting the greenhouse effect. However one of the major barriers for the large scale use of hydrogen, especially in the transportation sector, is hydrogen storage issue. There are four different technologies for storing hydrogen which are as follows: (1) Cryogenic liquid hydrogen (LH); (2) compressed gas storage; (3) metal hydride storage technology; (4) Physisorption methods. Physisorption of hydrogen in novel carbon nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes and graphene seems to be a safe and promising method for storage of hydrogen.... 

    Design of Power Amplifier in 6-18GHz Frequency Band with Employment and Evaluation Reliability Improvement Methods

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Lotfi, Hadi (Author) ; Medi, Ali (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Today usage of microwave integrated circuits in commercial and military applications is very common, especially with emerging of monolithic microwave integrated circuits that make mass production with good quality and price possible. A lot of attention are paid to designing power amplifiers used in the end of transmitter line. Because of power dispersion in transistor channels, high power amplifier causes excessive heat on the chip. Channel temperature increasing, causes operation retrogradation in circuits that result in destruction of the chip. So it is necessary to transfer this heat to the outside from the chip. It is usual to use a heatsink for this problem, however for low thermal... 

    Drag performance of divergent tubular-truncated cones: A shape optimization study

    , Article International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology ; Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2012 , Pages 105-112 ; 17351472 (ISSN) Lotfi, A ; Rad, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    The use of more efficient energy consuming devices, which are closely associated with reduction of environmental pollution, has gained significant interest in the recent decades. The reduction of drag coefficient also improves safety and durability of environmental structures subjected to high-velocity fluid flow, and causes the noise and vibration to decrease as well. This paper describes the efficiency improvement in energy management by means of reducing drag coefficient in a practical divergent tubular- truncated cone. Extensive numerical simulations with emphasis on the shape optimization study were performed in order to find minimum drag coefficient for both laminar and turbulent flows... 

    Global adaptive estimation of joint velocities in robotic manipulators

    , Article IET Control Theory and Applications ; Volume 4, Issue 12 , December , 2010 , Pages 2672-2681 ; 17518644 (ISSN) Lotfi, N ; Namvar, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    This study presents a method for global estimation of joint velocities in robotic manipulators. The authors consider a non-minimal model of a robotic manipulator and design an adaptive observer capable of handling uncertainties in robot dynamics. Smoothness of the dynamics of the proposed observer allows its easy implementation in comparison with non-smooth observers. Dimension of the proposed observer is shown to be at least 3n where n stands for the manipulator's degrees of freedom. This number is less than the dimension of most existing globally convergent adaptive observers. Global asymptotic convergence of state estimates to their true values is achieved under no persistency of... 

    Design, analysis and implementation of class-E ZCS/ZCDS power amplifier for any duty ratio with nonlinear output parasitic capacitance

    , Article Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing ; Volume 89, Issue 1 , 2016 , Pages 185-195 ; 09251030 (ISSN) Lotfi, A ; Medi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer New York LLC  2016
    Abstract
    This paper gives the design and analysis approaches for the class-E power amplifier with a shunt inductor under the nominal conditions, i.e., zero-current switching (ZCS) and zero-current derivative switching (ZCDS), with taking into account the MOSFET nonlinear output parasitic capacitance at any duty ratio. Although, the class-E ZCS/ZCDS conditions obtained high-efficiency, but the switch-current waveform affected by the slope of the voltage across the MOSFET nonlinear drain-to-source parasitic capacitance during the switch-off state, which restricted the operating frequency. On the other hand, the duty ratio is an adjustment parameter to obtain high-frequency operation. Therefore, the... 

    A globally convergent observer for velocity estimation in robotic manipulators with uncertain dynamics

    , Article Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 3 May 2010 through 7 May 2010, Anchorage, AK ; 2010 , Pages 4645-4650 ; 10504729 (ISSN) ; 9781424450381 (ISBN) Lotfi, N ; Namvar, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    We present a method for global estimation of joint velocities in robot manipulators. A non-minimal model of a robotic manipulator is used to design an adaptive observer capable of handling uncertainties in robot dynamics. Dimension of the proposed observer is shown to be at least 3n where n stands for the manipulator degrees of freedom. This number is less than the dimension of most of existing globally convergent adaptive observers. Global asymptotic convergence of system state estimates to their true values is achieved under no persistency of excitation condition. Smoothness of the dynamics of the proposed observer allows its easy implementation in comparison with non-smooth observers.... 

    Composite Distributed Generation and Transmission Expansion Planning Considering Uncertainties, Emission and Security

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Lotfi, Amir (Author) ; Hosseini, Hamid (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    During the recent past, due to the increase of electrical energy demand and governmental resources constraints in producing additional capacity in generation, transmission and distribution, privatization and restructuring in electrical industry has been considered. In most of the countries, different parts of electrical industry like generation, transmission and distribution have been separated in order to create competition. Considering these changes, environmental issues, energy growth, investment of private equity in energy generation units and difficulties of transmission lines expansion, DG units have been used in power systems. Moreover, reduction in need of transmission and... 

    A Carbon Planning Model to Utilize Carbon Dioxide into useful Materials and Biofuels

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Lotfi, Rezvan (Author) ; Avami, Akram (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Excessive usage of fossil fuels and emissions of GreenHouse Gases (GHG) have led to many environmental problems such as climate change. The carbon dioxide emission accounts for 82% of GHG emissions and has the highest retention time in the atmosphere. The study on carbon dioxide is an important issue recently. The carbon dioxide emission from the energy and industrial sectors are 30% and 21%, respectively. It is possible to capture carbon dioxide from the flue gas may be utilized as material and fuel. Developing the utilization of carbon dioxide to replace storage is a solution for implementing carbon capture. The carbon planning model, is based on the selection of technology that is... 

    Smart transmission expansion planning based on unconventional high surge impedance loading line designs

    , Article 2021 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2021, 16 February 2021 through 18 February 2021 ; 2021 ; 9781728188973 (ISBN) Lotfi, A ; Ghassemi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc  2021
    Abstract
    This paper introduces a new concept that we call smart transmission expansion planning (TEP) based on unconventional high surge impedance Loading (HSIL) line designs that will revolutionize power delivery. To date, these two areas (TEP and transmission line design) have been conducted separately. For TEP, planners use the electrical parameters of a few standard conventional line designs to study planning scenarios, and then, the final candidate line is constructed. In such a sequence, cost-effective scenarios often do not meet the technical criteria of load flow. This paper will demonstrate that this sequence can be overturned; namely, a transmission expansion planner can get optimal line... 

    Finite element simulation of ultrasonic-assisted machining: a review

    , Article International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology ; Volume 116, Issue 9-10 , 2021 , Pages 2777-2796 ; 02683768 (ISSN) Lotfi, M ; Akbari, J ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH  2021
    Abstract
    Ultrasonic-assisted machining is an advanced method which could improve the process of machining. Besides, simulation modeling process is a method to help the researchers analyze different aspects of the process with more details in a shorter time. Simulation of ultrasonic-assisted machining is also a field of research that is of interest to researchers working in the field of machining processes. In recent years, a variety of papers have been published where cutting forces, chip formation, tool wear and temperature, and microstructure changes were simulated. That being the case, a review paper is required to represent the advances implemented by researchers in the simulation of... 

    Topology Optimization to Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing Based on Constructive Solid Geometry and Machine Learning

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Lotfi, Mohaddeseh (Author) ; Khodaygan, Saeed (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The unique ability of additive manufacturing in manufacturing industrial parts with complex geometries has led to the development of topology optimization methods and their use for the optimal design of parts in various industries. However, considering the limitations of additive manufacturing methods in the optimal design of parts is usually a difficult process, and when making decisions, facing multiple conflicting design goals is often difficult and usually involves high computational cost. The main goal of this research is to provide a topology optimization method for generative design for additive manufacturing based on the concept of constructive solid geometry and using machine... 

    Electrodeposition of Zn-Ni Alloy Nanometer Multilayer

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Lotfi, Naser (Author) ; Ghorbani, Mohammad (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Electrodeposion of Zn-Ni Alloy Nanometer Multilayer has been studied. The investigations show that Multilayer coatings have more corrosion resistance than a Monolayer. The electrodeposition of the multilayer coatings was performed with the single bath technique. The sulfate-borate bath has been used for electrodeposition of the Multilayer coatings. The switching cathode density current has been used for the multilayer coatings in cathode current densities of 20, 30, 40, and 50 mA.cm-2. The number of layers with constant overall thickness of 2 µm was 20, 40, 80, and 100. The composition of layers varied between 5-11% wt Ni with the values of cathode current densities. The Response Surface... 

    Superstructure optimization in heat exchanger network (HEN) synthesis using modular simulators and a genetic algorithm framework

    , Article Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research ; Volume 49, Issue 10 , 2010 , Pages 4731-4737 ; 08885885 (ISSN) Lotfi, R ; Boozarjomehry, R. B ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    Heat exchanger network synthesis (HENS) is one of the most efficient process integration tools to save energy in chemical plants. In this work, a new optimization framework is proposed for the synthesis of HENS, based on a genetic algorithm (GA) coupled with a commercial process simulator through the ActiveX capability of the simulator. The use of GA provides a robust search in complex and nonconvex spaces of mathematical problems, while the use of a simulator facilitates the formulation of rigorous models for different alternatives. To include the most common heat exchanger structures in the model, a promising superstructure has been used. Allowing nonisothermal mixing of streams in the new...