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Idle time and gelation behavior in gelcasting process of PSZ in acrylamide system
, Article Ceramic Transactions, 31 May 2009 through 5 June 2009 ; Volume 212 , JUL , 2010 , Pages 105-113 ; 10421122 (ISSN) ; 9780470876466 (ISBN) ; Faghihi Sani, M. A ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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Gelcasting is a novel forming method in fabricating complex three dimensional ceramic parts, and has many parameters and characteristics required to be specified. Up to now, few articles have been published on determination of the idle time of gelation precisely. In this work the chemorheology of gelation in aqueous solution of acrylamide and N, N′ methylenebisacrylamide monomer, and zirconia (PSZ) suspensions of this solution was investigated. As the viscosity of gel system increases abruptly in gelation point, idle time can be determined precisely by measurement of viscosity against time. Idle time can also be determined through temperature measurement against time since the reaction of...
Analysis and interaction of exergy, environmental and economic in multi-objective optimization of BTX process based on evolutionary algorithm
, Article Energy ; Volume 59 , 2013 , Pages 147-156 ; 03605442 (ISSN) ; Farhadi, F ; Boozarjomehry, R. B ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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In this paper sustainability analysis (exergy, environmental and economic) and multi-objective optimization for an aromatic plant are provided and interactions between decision variables are discussed. Environmental evaluation shows that the cancer human toxicity and global warming are the most important environmental concerns and the weight of EIs (environmental impacts) are mainly due to process wastes. The optimizations results demonstrate parameters like reactor temperature have a wide range in the optimizations while some variables, such as extraction unit variables have the same value. Utility EI reduction occurred in economic and exergy optimizations rather than environmental...
Effect of power randomization on saturation throughput of IEEE 802.11 WLAN
, Article IEEE International Conference on Communications, 23 May 2010 through 27 May 2010, Cape Town ; 2010 ; 05361486 (ISSN) ; 9781424464043 (ISBN) ; Ashtiani, F ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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In this paper, we evaluate the saturation throughput for an IEEE 802.11 based wireless network considering capture effect at the receiver, while nodes transmit with random powers. In this respect, we consider a scenario consisting of a specific number of wireless nodes. Then, we derive the transmission as well as collision probabilities with respect to the perfect capture effect. In order to maximize the saturation throughput we set up an optimization problem and obtain how to compute optimum values for the probabilities corresponding to different power levels. By providing the numerical results, we deduce that power randomization may lead to a significant improvement in saturation...
Plant Layout Problem by Considering Aisle Structure
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Eshghi, Kourosh (Supervisor)
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The layout problem is directly related to the material handling system; therefore, these two concepts are always being considered together. The main criterion for evaluating the layout in the objective function, is the cost of controlling and moving the materials. In order to calculate the material handling cost, it is necessary to provide an accurate information on the distance between departments, number of goods transported, and the cost of moving a unit of goods per unit of distance; therefore, accurate calculation of the distance between departments is an issue of paramount importance. In the literature, the distance between the departments is measured in three ways: Euclidean distance,...
Real-time trajectory generation for mobile robots
, Article 10th Congress of the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence, AI IA 2007, Rome, 10 September 2007 through 13 September 2007 ; Volume 4733 LNAI , 2007 , Pages 459-470 ; 03029743 (ISSN); 9783540747819 (ISBN) ; Manzuri, M. T ; Razvan, M. R ; Tajfard, M ; Khoshbakht, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Verlag
2007
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This paper presents a computationally effective trajectory generation algorithm for omni-directional mobile robots. This method uses the Voronoi diagram to find a sketchy path that keeps away from obstacles and then smooths this path with a novel use of Bezier curves. This method determines velocity magnitude of a robot along the curved path to meet optimality conditions and dynamic constrains using Newton method. The proposed algorithm has been implemented on real robots, and experimental results in different environments are presented. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007
Adaptive fuzzy sliding mode control approach for swarm formation control of multi-agent systems
, Article ASME 2010 10th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, ESDA2010, 12 July 2010 through 14 July 2010 ; Volume 5 , 2010 , Pages 485-490 ; 9780791849194 (ISBN) ; Nemati, A ; Farshchi, M ; Meghdari, A ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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In this paper, an adaptive control scheme for multi-agent formation control is proposed. This control method is based on artificial potential functions integrated with adaptive fuzzy sliding mode control technique. We consider fully actuated mobile agents with completely unknown dynamics. An adaptive fuzzy logic system is used to approximate the unknown system dynamics. Sliding Mode Control (SMC) theory is used to force agents' motion to obey the dynamics defined by the simple inter-agent artificial potential functions. Stability proof is given using Lyapunov functions, which shows the robustness of controller with respect to disturbances and system uncertainties. Simulation results are...
Reducing occupant injury in frontal crashes for a low-floor city bus
, Article 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005, Orlando, FL, 5 November 2005 through 11 November 2005 ; Volume 2006 , 2006 , Pages 113-120 ; Darvish, K ; Parnianpour, M ; Bateni, A ; Sharif University of Technology
2006
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In this research, the effect of beam buckling in a predefined direction is used to reduce occupant injuries in frontal crashes of an ultra-low-floor (ULF) city bus. In ULF buses, the floor structure consists of several longitudinal long beams, which in case of a frontal crash may buckle due to the axial impact. The direction of rotational acceleration of the driver seat due to buckling is highly affected by the position of the driver seat. A finite element model of an ULF bus was developed using LS-Dyna. The driver model, a Hybrid III 50 th male dummy with deformable jacket and abdomen, was restrained to the seat with a 3-point belt. An Elastic-Plastic material model was used for the bus...
Real-time parameter identification for highly coupled nonlinear systems using Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization
, Article Mechanika ; Volume 86, Issue 6 , 2010 , Pages 43-49 ; 13921207 (ISSN) ; Nemati, A ; Safavi, A. A ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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The In this paper, an Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization (APSO) method is proposed for parameter identification of highly coupled electromechanical systems. Using some modifications on the APSO, better computational efficiency is achieved. In this way, the speed of real-time identification procedure is improved. In addition, to show the effectiveness of the proposed method, it is implemented on a real ball on plate setup and its dynamic model is achieved. Both the simulation and the experimental results show that parameter identification of the proposed algorithm is significantly improved when compared with other existing identification methods based on the traditional PSO and Genetic...
A novel robust decentralized adaptive fuzzy control for swarm formation of multiagent systems
, Article IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics ; Volume 59, Issue 8 , 2012 , Pages 3124-3134 ; 02780046 (ISSN) ; Shabaninia, F ; Nemati, A ; Stan, S. D ; Sharif University of Technology
IEEE
2012
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In this paper, a novel decentralized adaptive control scheme for multiagent formation control is proposed based on an integration of artificial potential functions with robust control techniques. Fully actuated mobile agents with partially unknown models are considered, where an adaptive fuzzy logic system is used to approximate the unknown system dynamics. The robust performance criterion is used to attenuate the adaptive fuzzy approximation error and external disturbances to a prescribed level. The advantages of the proposed controller can be listed as robustness to input nonlinearity, external disturbances, and model uncertainties, and applicability on a large diversity of autonomous...
Experimental Study and Modeling of Saturation Molality of Inorganic Salts in formation water
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Taghikhani, Vahid (Supervisor) ; Ghotbi, Sirous (Supervisor) ; Yousefi, Leyla (Co-Advisor)
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Saturation molality for a number of single and mixed aqueous electrolyte solutions containing NaCl, Na2CO3, and K2SO4, was measured at atmospheric pressure over a wide range of temperature. In order to check the repeatability of the experimental data, the experiments were replicated three times and average of the results was considered as final saturation molality. Experimental data of saturation molality for single electrolyte solutions were correlated using the modified UNIFAC–Dortmund model to account for the shortrange interaction. Binary interaction parameters, between water molecules and ionic species were also reported. For the long-range interactions between the ionic species in...
Thermodynamics and Kinetics Study of Gas Hydrates in Presence of Ionic Liquids
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Ghotbi, Cyrus (Supervisor) ; Taghikhani, Vahid (Supervisor) ; Nazari, Khodadad (Supervisor)
Abstract
Gas hydrates are ice-like clathrate compounds. Methane, carbon dioxie and natural gas compounds can form gas hydrate and plug pipelines, in order to preventing of gas hydrate formation, inhibitors like electrolytes are added to the natural gas pipelines. In this work a model proposed to predict the hydrate formation conditions in presence of some inhibitors such as NaCl, KCl, NaBr, KBr, [BMIM][BF4] and [BMIM][Br]. So a new equation of state that can be applied to both electrolyte and associating solutions called GV-SAFT-MSA is developed. Two dialkylimidazolium ionic liquids [BMIM][BF4] and [BMIM][MS] have been investigated for their potential application as novel gas hydrate inhibitors. The...
Optimal MIMO waveform design with controlled characteristics
, Article Proceedings International Radar Symposium, 24 June 2015 through 26 June 2015 ; Volume 2015-August , 2015 , Pages 1141-1146 ; 21555753 (ISSN) ; 9783954048533 (ISBN); 9783954048533 (ISBN); 9783954048533 (ISBN) ; Radmard, M ; Nayebi, M. M ; Bastani, M. H ; Rohling, H ; Rohling, H ; Rohling, H ; Sharif University of Technology
IEEE Computer Society
2015
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In a MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) radar system, proper design of transmit signal and receive filter is an advantageous tool to improve the detection performance. Thus, in this paper, we consider the problem of transmit code and receive filter design, in order to maximize the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) at the receiver while enforcing a similarity constraint between the transmit space-time code (STC) and a reference STC which has a desirable ambiguity function. We will show that by solving such constrained optimization problem through successive iterations, our proposed method leads to satisfactory results
A fast and novel method of pattern synthesis for non-uniform phased array antennas
, Article Proceedings International Radar Symposium, 24 June 2015 through 26 June 2015 ; Volume 2015-August , 2015 , Pages 924-929 ; 21555753 (ISSN) ; 9783954048533 (ISBN); 9783954048533 (ISBN); 9783954048533 (ISBN) ; Sebt, M. A ; Nayebi, M. M ; Behroozi, H ; Rohling, H ; Rohling, H ; Rohling, H ; Sharif University of Technology
IEEE Computer Society
2015
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Weighting elements to achieve radiation patterns with desired characteristics is a classical work in phased array antennas. These characteristics can be low sidelobe level, narrow beamwidth, high directivity, pattern nulling in special angle and etc. For each of these characteristics, different methods have been introduced. Most of methods have been presented for uniform arrays, however there are lots of methods to obtain a desired pattern for antennas with non-uniform element distances. The problem with these methods is complexity or not very good results. In this paper, fast and easy methods based on Least Square Error that leads to good results are presented. In addition, weighting of...
Sustainable solutions for advanced energy management system of campus microgrids: model opportunities and future challenges
, Article Sensors ; Volume 22, Issue 6 , 2022 ; 14248220 (ISSN) ; Javed, H ; Akhter, M. N ; Shahzad, M ; Munir, H. M ; Nadeem, M. U ; Bukhari, S. S. H ; Huba, M ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2022
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Distributed generation connected with AC, DC, or hybrid loads and energy storage systems is known as a microgrid. Campus microgrids are an important load type. A university campus microgrids, usually, contains distributed generation resources, energy storage, and electric vehicles. The main aim of the microgrid is to provide sustainable, economical energy, and a reliable system. The advanced energy management system (AEMS) provides a smooth energy flow to the microgrid. Over the last few years, many studies were carried out to review various aspects such as energy sustainability, demand response strategies, control systems, energy management systems with different types of optimization...
Atomistic insight into salinity dependent preferential binding of polar aromatics to calcite/brine interface: implications to low salinity waterflooding
, Article Scientific Reports ; Volume 11, Issue 1 , 2021 ; 20452322 (ISSN) ; Badizad, M. H ; Mahani, H ; Dastjerdi, A. M ; Ayatollahi, S ; Ghazanfari, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
Nature Research
2021
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This paper resolve the salinity-dependent interactions of polar components of crude oil at calcite-brine interface in atomic resolution. Molecular dynamics simulations carried out on the present study showed that ordered water monolayers develop immediate to a calcite substrate in contact with a saline solution. Carboxylic compounds, herein represented by benzoic acid (BA), penetrate into those hydration layers and directly linking to the calcite surface. Through a mechanism termed screening effect, development of hydrogen bonding between –COOH functional groups of BA and carbonate groups is inhibited by formation of a positively-charged Na+ layer over CaCO3 surface. Contrary to the common...
MIMO ambiguity function optimization through waveform design
, Article Proceedings International Radar Symposium, 24 June 2015 through 26 June 2015 ; Volume 2015-August , 2015 , Pages 333-338 ; 21555753 (ISSN) ; 9783954048533 (ISBN); 9783954048533 (ISBN); 9783954048533 (ISBN) ; Majd, M. N ; Chitgarha, M. M ; Karbasi, S. M ; Nayebi, M. M ; Rohling, H ; Rohling, H ; Rohling, H ; Sharif University of Technology
IEEE Computer Society
2015
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An important tool for assessing a radar's performance is the ambiguity function. On the other hand, many different schemes have been designed for the transmit waveforms of a MIMO radar. For each one, a criterion has been chosen to improve the performace, e.g. achieving better missed detection. In this paper, considering the ambiguity function as the benchmark, we propose a waveform design scheme, which optimizes the ambiguity function of the MIMO radar system
Laminar falling film flow of aqueous Li Br solution on a horizontal elliptical tube
, Article International Journal of Fluid Mechanics Research ; Volume 40, Issue 4 , 2013 , Pages 324-343 ; 10642277 (ISSN) ; Saidi, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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Flow hydrodynamics of laminar falling film of aqueous Li Br solution (Li Br - H2O) on a horizontal elliptical tube has been investigated in this research. The film velocity distribution and film thickness, namely, the flow characteristics are determined by solving analytically simultaneous simplified Navier - Stokes equations and continuity equation in polar and Cartesian coordinates. The analysis is based on steady state laminar flow of falling liquid film of Li Br - H2O on a horizontal elliptical tube in polar model and Cartesian model (CM), for cases in which traction on the film surface is considered negligible. Models are compared with each other in three cases of aspect ratios (Ar),...
Velocity distributions in (r,θ) directions for laminar flow of a film around horizontal circular tube
, Article 2006 ASME Joint U.S.- European Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, FEDSM2006, Miami, FL, 17 July 2006 through 20 July 2006 ; Volume 1 SYMPOSIA , 2006 , Pages 11-19 ; 0791847500 (ISBN); 9780791847503 (ISBN) ; Saidi, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2006
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Velocity distributions in (r,θ) directions are evaluated by solving simultaneous simplified Navier-Stokes equations (NSE) and continuity equation (CE) in polar coordinate. The analysis is based on steady state laminar flow of thin falling liquid film on a horizontal circular tube, for cases in which traction on the film surface is considered negligible. It is a common geometry for part of engineering problems such as evaporator, condenser, absorber, generator of absorption chillers and other similar units in mechanical and chemical engineering. Knowledge of the velocity profiles is usually needed for: 1 - solving governing energy and species equations 2- estimating the average and film...
Velocity distributions in (r,θ) directions for laminar flow of a film around horizontal circular tube
, Article 2006 2nd ASME Joint U.S.-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting, FEDSM 2006, Miami, FL, 17 July 2006 through 20 July 2006 ; Volume 2006 , 2006 ; 0791837831 (ISBN); 9780791837832 (ISBN) ; Saidi, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
2006
Abstract
Velocity distributions in (r,θ) directions are evaluated by solving simultaneous simplified Navier-Stokes equations (NSE) and continuity equation (CE) in polar coordinate. The analysis is based on steady state laminar flow of thin falling liquid film on a horizontal circular tube, for cases in which traction on the film surface is considered negligible. It is a common geometry for part of engineering problems such as evaporator, condenser, absorber, generator of absorption chillers and other similar units in mechanical and chemical engineering. Knowledge of the velocity profiles is usually needed for: 1- solving governing energy and species equations 2- estimating the average and film...
An experimental investigation of foam for gas mobility control in a low-temperature fractured carbonate reservoir
, Article Petroleum Science and Technology ; Volume 30, Issue 10 , 2012 , Pages 976-985 ; 10916466 (ISSN) ; Kharrat, R ; Motealleh, M ; Khanamiri, H. H ; Nematzadeh, M ; Ghazanfari, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
2012
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This work concerns the experimental investigation of surfactant alternating CO 2 injection in carbonate rocks. The core samples provided from a low-temperature fractured light oil reservoir, located in southwest Iran. The experiments were designed to observe the effect of CO 2-foam injection on gas mobility and oil recovery at different surfactant concentrations. The core samples were initially saturated with synthetic/field brine, 5,000 ppm, and then flooded with live oil to reach connate water saturation at reservoir condition, 115F and 1,700 psia. The commercial surfactant used was sodium lauryl sulfate as an anionic surfactant. The results of this work, along with field-scale simulation...