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Due to the shrinkage defects, casting parts is sometimes unusable; as a result, researchers is tackling porosity removal problem, so that they would be able to cast parts in a way that have the least porosity. Nowadays, simulation is used to predict the location of the porosity. The design and the elimination of defects, which leads to additional costs, can reduce the overall costs in the projects.
In this thesis, we focus on shrinkage defects. The main cause of porosity is the drop of pressure. As a matter of fact, the thermal agitation of the molecules is weaker than the strong intermolecular forces that would pull the molecules; therefore, the molten metals’ density will be increased... 

Optical coherence tomography is a rapidly evolving imaging technique that enables non-invasive cross-sectional imaging of high-sensitivity semi-transparent samples (poor scattering). The biggest limitation of optical coherence tomography is the low penetration depth (about a few millimeters) in tissue. OCT is based on low-coherence interferometry. In this study, we investigate Michelson and Mach-Zehnder interferometers in OCT set-up and explain the advantages of using Mach-Zehnder interferometers in OCT systems. Furthermore, in this thesis, we have shown that by using Mie scattering, we can have forward scattering, hence the penetration increases. We have suggested this method as a solution... 

Polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography is a non-invasive imaging technique that is capable of producing two-dimensional or three-dimensional images using the additional properties of light, as well as qualitative examination of the sample. This system, like optical coherence tomography, is mainly used in ophthalmology as a powerful tool for the early detection of eye diseases. PS-OCT can obtain high-resolution cross-sectional images of ocular fibrous structures, such as the retina or anterior segment, which show birefringence when injured. The main purpose of this dissertation is to develop an analytical model of system layout to study important parameters such as birefringence.... 

In this study, Al-20Si-5Fe ribbons produced by melt-spinning method. Nanostructure and growth morphology of rapidly solidified products explored using optical microscope, scanning electron microscope and x-ray diffraction. Microstructural investigations depicted two distinctive zones of featureless (faceted morphology) and dendritic. In addition, no intermetallic phases could be observed in the rapidly solidified ribbons in comparison with coarsed and needle shaped intermetallic phases of as cast alloys which it demonstrates the extension of solid solubility of Si and Fe in the matrix and consequently intermetallics formation was hindered by higher cooling rates. Subsequently, ribbons... 

This research aimed at production of Cu-rGO via the combination of Molecular-Level-Mixing (MLM) method and powder metallurgy route (PM). First, Cu-GO composite powder was produced via MLM method. Subsequently, the resultant powder was mixed with electrolytic copper powder.Synthesis process included adjustment of the solution containing copper sulfate and 2Na.EDTA using NaOH solution. In the next step, GO suspension was added to the aforementioned solution. Finally, reduction of copper powder and formation of nanocomposite powder completed via the addition of Sodium Borohydrate. Nanocomposite powder was washed and dried in vacuum oven in 70˚C. GO reduction process took place using a tube... 

In light of rising energy costs and restricted access to energy resources, enhancing energy efficiency in process industries has become increasingly important. One effective method for reducing energy consumption in chemical industries is the use of thermal integration in distillation columns. This study examines the thermal integration of a benzene-toluene distillation column with the aim of analyzing and improving energy performance from a dynamic intensification perspective. Initially, the internal thermal integration of the distillation column was modeled. Subsequently, a mathematical analysis of the model was conducted to identify conditions of multiplicity. Following this, steady-state... 

n the present study, the optimal design of feeding system in steel sand-mold castings is considered. The first part of this research includes fundamental studies on the physics of shrinkage defect formation during the casting process. The results of these studies lead to new findings on the mechanism of shrinkage defect formation, effect of melt quality on the distribution of defects within the castings and the connection between shrinkage and gases defects. The theoretical analysis of thermal criterion functions for the prediction of shrinkage defects in castings and introducing new criterion function with fewer shortcomings can be accounted as the other finding of this part. A new model... 

Nowadays, modeling the deformation behavior of materials is an indispensable tool to describe the evolutions of microstructure and mechanical properties of materials during deformation. As previous investigations have shown, the dislocation density is the most appropriate parameter for investigating the deformation behaviour of materials. In present research, considering the effect of stacking fault energy (SFE), the deformation behavior is investigated. In this regard, at first a thermodynamics based modeling of deformation is presented. Previous studies have shown that due to heterogeneous distribution of dislocations during severe plastic deformation, it is needed to use multi-variable... 

In recent years, severe plastic deformation has received significant attention as a technique for improving the mechanical properties of materials. In this regard, modeling the deformation behavior of materials during severe plastic deformation is of importance. As previous investigations have shown, dislocation density is one of the most applicable parameters for the mentioned purpose. On the other hand, strengthening mechanisms and the presence of strengthening agents in the material are important metallurgical phenomena that can play a significant role during severe plastic deformation. In this regard, the present research investigates the development of a dislocation density-based model... 

Grobner bases were introduced by Bruno Buchberger in 1965. The terminology acknowledges the influence of Wolfgang Grobner on Buchberger’s work. He introduced a specific generator for ideals in the ring of polynomials over a field and then gave an algorithm for computing of that generator. It leads to solutions to a large number of algorithmic problems that are related to polynomials in several variables. Most notably, algorithms that involve Grobner basis computations allow exact conclusions on the solutions of systems of nonlinear equations, such as the (geometric) dimension of the solution set,the exact number of solutions in case there are finitely many, and their actual computation with... 

In this research ,Al-20Si-5Fe-3Cu-1Mg-XMn alloys were produced by gas atomizing and melt spinning processes. Microstructure and growth morphology of powder and ribbons were investigated using optical microscopy , scanning electron microscopy. powders were hot pressed at 400ºC/250Mpa and microstractural variations, mechanical properties were evaluated after consolidation. Results show that relatively high cooling rate in gas-atomized powders lead to refinement of microstructure and formation of semi-equilibrium δ intermetallic phase . As the powder particle size decrease , the growth morphology changes from primary silicon + euthectic to euthectic + primary dendritic aluminum . Mn changed the...