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Review Citation - WoS: 21Citation - Scopus: 23A Comprehensive Review of Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation Studies in Phase Change Materials: Applications, Materials, and Geometries(Springer, 2023) Soodmand, A. Mohammadian; Azimi, B.; Nejatbakhsh, S.; Pourpasha, H.; Farshchi, M. Ebrahimi; Aghdasinia, H.; Mohammadpourfard, Mousa; Heris, S. ZeinaliThermal energy storage systems (TESS) have emerged as significant global concerns in the design and optimization of devices and processes aimed at maximizing energy utilization, minimizing energy loss, and reducing dependence on fossil fuel energy for both environmental and economic reasons. Phase change materials (PCMs) are widely recognized as promising candidates due to their high latent heat storage (LHS) capacity. This review thoroughly evaluates the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies conducted in various sections, encompassing materials, modeling, simulation, as well as the results, advantages, and disadvantages of these works. The study is organized into three distinct sections. The first section discusses the applications of PCMs in various areas, including lithium-ion batteries, solar applications, building applications, electronics, and heating and cooling systems. The second section provides a comprehensive summary of cylindrical, rectangular, spherical, arbitrary shapes, and packed-bed geometries employed in TESS. The third section investigates the different types of materials used as PCMs. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that industrial applications of hybrid nanocomposites incorporating PCMs in different geometries pose challenges, particularly in three-dimensional (3D) settings, where instability becomes a significant concern. Hence, further research and investigation are necessary to address these challenges adequately. In conclusion, this study serves as a reference review for future research endeavors in the field of simulating various PCMs in different geometries and applications. It provides valuable insights into the current state of knowledge, highlights potential areas for improvement, and offers guidance for advancing simulation techniques related to PCMs.Article Citation - WoS: 103Citation - Scopus: 113Preparation and Characterizations of Tio2/Zno Nanohybrid and Its Application in Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline in Wastewater(Elsevier, 2023) Zeinali Heris, Saeed; Etemadi, Martin; Mousavi, Seyed Borhan; Mohammadpourfard, Mousa; Ramavandi, BahmanThe photodegradation of tetracycline antibiotics (TC) in an aqueous solution, using the TiO2 nanoparticles, ZnO microparticles, and TiO2/ZnO composite under the UV lamp in a continuous reactor, was performed. The effects of different parameters, such as the initial TC concentration, medium pH, ratio of each photocatalyst, and the flow rate were comprehensively studied. SEM, EDX, and XRD characterization techniques were employed to study the morphology and structure features of the prepared composite. The results revealed that a more significant amount of TC is not easily removed from wastewater. Furthermore, by increasing the pH of the medium to 11, the efficiency of TC degradation was increased, while the amount of removal remained stable at higher pH values. As the flow rate increased up to 190 mL/min, the removal efficiency increased; however, at higher flow rates, lower efficiency was obtained. Moreover, using multivariate analysis and response surface methodology (RSM), a model for removing TC and the effect of experimental parameters on removal efficiency was proposed. The optimal conditions using the RSM method were found to be the reduction efficiency of 78.94 % in pH = 11 (flow rate of 132 mL/min, and TiO2 concentration of 323 mg) and reduction efficiency of 75.89% in pH = 9 (flow rate of 143.19 mL/min and TiO2 concentration of 312.73 mg). © 2023 Elsevier B.V.Article Citation - WoS: 7Citation - Scopus: 7Comprehensive Thermoeconomic Study of a New Solar Thermosyphon-Assisted Multigeneration System(Elsevier, 2023) Anamaq, Rasoul Najafi; Khani, Leyla; Mohammadpourfard, Mousa; Heris, Saeed Zeinali; Gökçen Akkurt, GüldenNowadays, due to the global energy crisis, limited reservoirs of fossil fuels, and their negative environmental effects, the use of renewable energy sources and multigeneration systems have become good alternatives for conventional thermodynamic systems. One of these resources, whose technology has developed rapidly in recent years, is the use of solar energy for the simultaneous generation of various products. Therefore, in this research, a multigeneration system with several subsystems is introduced. The proposed system includes a solar energy collector to receive thermal energy, two thermal energy storage tanks, an organic Rankine cycle, and a Kalina cycle to generate electricity, a multi-effect distillation unit to produce fresh water, an electrolyzer to produce hydrogen, as well as heat recovery for hot water and hot air generation. In this multigeneration system, the cooling unit is designed with the help of a thermosyphon. The performance of the proposed system is studied from energy, exergy, environmental, and exergoeconomic viewpoints using Aspen HYSYS and EES software. The obtained results show that due to the addition of the thermosyphon unit to the refrigeration system, the exergy efficiency increases from 55.62% to 70.26%. As a result of this combination, the performance of the whole system is improved and the amount of costs are reduced. In addition, the parabolic collector system has the highest exergy destruction ratio, 39%, among the subsystems. Furthermore, the results of the exergoeconomic analysis indicate that the PEM water heater with 33.3% and the ejector with 22.7% own the highest cost destruction rates.Article Citation - WoS: 45Citation - Scopus: 31Highly Efficient Treatment of Petrochemical Spent Caustic Effluent Via Electro-Fenton Process for Cod and Toc Removal: Optimization and Experimental(Springer, 2023) Gholami, Asma; Mousavi, Seyed Borhan; Heris, Saeed Zeinali; Mohammadpourfard, MousaCaustic is commonly used in oil and gas refineries to remove CO2, H2S, organic sulfur, and acidic compounds; however, spent caustic must be treated considering the type of wastewater in refinery and petrochemical units due to their hazardous characteristics. This research aims to reduce the chemical oxygen demand (COD) and the total organic carbon (TOC) from the used caustic effluent of the olefin unit of Ilam Petrochemical Company employing the electro-Fenton method. The affecting parameters, such as H2O2 concentration, reaction time, pH, and current density on the COD and TOC removal rate, were investigated. An experimental design by response surface methodology (RSM) based on the Box–Behnken method with the considered factors was considered to study the setup’s effectiveness and optimize the conditions. The outcomes revealed that by increasing the H2O2 concentration from 11 to 18 mgL, the COD removal efficiency was enhanced from 68 to 93%. On the other hand, by increasing the reaction time after 15 min, the COD and TOC removal efficiency decreased. The same trend was observed by increasing the current density after the optimal value. The optimal conditions were acquired at pH = 4, current density = 20 mAcm2, H2O2 concentration = 18 mgL, and reaction time = 15 min. The promising results confirmed that the electro-Fenton could be an excellent treatment technique in Ilam Petrochemical Unit as a spent caustic treatment. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.