Sadegh Mehranfar

• Master of Science
• Ph.D. Researcher at University of Oulu

Porous materials have been extensively used in various engineering applications, due to their promising thermal characteristics. Extensions of lean-burn limits as well as the low levels of pollutant emissions are the main advantages of using porous materials in combustion systems. Also, an enhancement in burning rate, flame stability and power dens...

Utilizing Solar Chimney Power Plants (SCPPs) for manufacturing clean and environment-friendly energy has drawn a lot of attention in recent years and has (over the passing decades) become one of the most promising solutions in the solar energy field. Low efficiency, construction difficulties and other required improvements have encouraged researche...

Temperature management systems are used for batteries to control the temperature due to the high influence of temperature on the performance of the batteries. The main purpose of this study is to manage the temperature of the battery in cold weather. According to the results, the heat due to the internal resistance of the battery is not enough to e...

The importance of EVs and li-ion batteries are pinpointed in the automotive industry during the last decade by increased growth of electrified powertrain. Li-ion batteries offer significant improvements in terms of energy and power density; however, safety challenges continue to exist. Different thermal, mechanical, or electrical abuse conditions i...

New advancements in the automobile industry require greater demonstration of the role of energy storage in EVs. More effective energy production and storage require an in-depth look at the recent advancements and challenges of energy storage systems (ESS). This paper presents a holistic and hierarchical framework of metric, mechanism, mode, and mit...

Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as a key driver in the commercialization of electric vehicles due to their high energy density, outstanding performance integrated with powertrain systems. Nonetheless, battery performance is greatly influenced by operating temperature which requires precise a thermal management for optimal performance , safety, c...

A solar-powered combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) plant integrated with a water electrolysis unit is investigated in terms of energy, exergy, and exergo-economic (3E) assessments. A comprehensive parametric study and optimization is conducted following the thermodynamic and exergo-economic assessment of the proposed system to evaluate the...

Strict emission regulations and energy scarcity have ushered in a new era of automotive technology. Utilizing electric power as a second source of energy or an alternative to fossil fuel energy has been the center of attention for decades. Implementing electric energy in vehicles’ powertrain systems requires new system architecture and rigorous met...

Over the past few years, fuel prices have increased dramatically, and emissions regulations have become stricter in maritime applications. In order to take these factors into consideration, improvements in fuel consumption have become a mandatory factor and a main task of research and development departments in this area. Internal combustion engine...