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Mohammad Nazififard

Mohammad Nazififard

Assistant Professor

College: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering - Heat and Fluid

Degree: Ph.D

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Mohammad Nazififard

Assistant Professor Mohammad Nazififard

College: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering - Department: Mechanical Engineering - Heat and Fluid Degree: Ph.D |

Currently my primary focus is on renewable and clean energy systems. With over a decade of experience in the energy industry, I have led research and development efforts in sustainable energy production, energy management, and conservation systems.

At the University of Kashan, I am actively involved in teaching and conducting research, while also establishing close collaborations with the R&D divisions of major international companies. Together, we are advancing technologies in renewable and clean energy for Iran and similar regions. Through these partnerships, I have made significant contributions to the development and implementation of innovative solutions in our country's energy sector.

I strongly believe in taking a holistic approach to address energy challenges. This includes reducing consumption through efficiency improvements and promoting sustainable renewable energy production. By staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in renewable and smart energy systems, I strive to combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications to contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

Areas of Expertise:
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Sustainable Energy Production
- Energy Management
- Smart Energy Systems
- Research and Development in Energy Systems Engineering

My affiliation

Department of Energy Systems Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kashan, Iran.

نمایش بیشتر

Numerical simulation of water-based alumina nanofluid in subchannel geometry

AuthorsMohammad Nazififard, Mohammadreza Nematollahi, Khosrow Jafarpur, Kune Y Suh
JournalScience and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Paper TypeOriginal Research
Published At2012-5-20
Journal GradeISI
Journal TypeTypographic
Journal CountryIran, Islamic Republic Of

Abstract

Turbulent forced convection flow of Al2O3/water nanofluid in a single-bare subchannel of a typical pressurized water reactor is numerically analyzed. The single-phase model is adopted to simulate the nanofluid convection of 1% and 4% by volume concentration. The renormalization group k-ε model is used to simulate turbulence in ANSYS FLUENT 12.1. Results show that the heat transfer increases with nanoparticle volume concentrations in the subchannel geometry. The highest heat transfer rates are detected, for each concentration, corresponding to the highest Reynolds number Re. The maximum heat transfer enhancement at the center of a subchannel formed by heated rods is ~15% for the particle volume concentration of 4% corresponding to Re = 80,000. The friction factor shows a reasonable agreement with the classical correlation used for such normal fluid as the Blasius formula. The result reveals that the Al2O3/water pressure drop along the subchannel increases by about 14% and 98% for volume concentrations of 1% and 4%, respectively, given Re compared to the base fluid. Coupled thermohydrodynamic and neutronic investigations are further needed to streamline the nanoparticles and to optimize their concentration.