My Master's Thesis

My master's thesis focused on the concept of Industrial Symbiosis (IS), a sustainable industrial ecology approach. Over the span of two years, I meticulously gathered data from various sources and employed diverse models and algorithms to delve into the potential applications of IS within Tehran, my city. Specifically, I examined the feasibility of establishing symbiotic relationships between greenhouses and industrial units.

A key aspect of my research involved analyzing the energy consumption patterns of industrial facilities alongside their waste heat generation. Through this analysis, I developed comprehensive maps and optimization algorithms. These tools serve as invaluable decision-making aids for policymakers in Tehran, offering insights into the potential benefits and strategies associated with fostering Industrial Symbiosis.

For further details on the models developed and research conducted, please read the content below:

ORCpy

The ORCpy is a lightweight Python module that applies thermodynamic principles, analyzing a given set of heat source and heat sink data to find the optimum design parameters of an organic Rankine cycle for waste heat recovery projects. I developed and maintained the orcpy under the supervision of Prof. Ramin Roshandel and Prof. Mohammad B. Shafii.

It is published in PyPI and researchers can easily install and use it. To read more about this Python package please take a look at my GitHub account.

GHEpy

(Greenhouse energy-python) is a Python tool for evaluating heating demand in greenhouses when data are not provided elsewhere. This model is implemented for greenhouses according to the energy balance equations. This calculation is intended as a guide for energy consumption estimation purposes.

This package is also published in PyPI and researchers can install and use it. To read more about this Python package please take a look at my GitHub account.

First Research Paper Introduction

The initial research paper pertaining to my thesis has been published in the esteemed Journal of Energy Efficiency. This paper provides a comprehensive explanation of the models developed during my research. To access the paper and delve into the intricate details of these models, please click [here].

Ahmadpour, M., Roshandel, R. & Shafii, M.B. The effect of organic Rankine cycle system design on energy-based agro-industrial symbiosis. Energy Efficiency 17, 39 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-024-10221-0

Expanding Research Horizons: Integrating Heat Pumps

Presently, I am focused on expanding my research efforts to include the integration of heat pumps into my thesis. This entails the development of additional models to assess the functionalities of various energy technologies within energy systems, with a particular emphasis on the pivotal role of heat pumps.

Heat pumps hold significant potential across a range of applications, including energy-intensive industries, district heating systems, and the broader electrification efforts. In my current work, I am not only evaluating heat pumps as efficient energy conversion tools but also exploring their potential as thermo-mechanical energy storage systems, introducing a novel perspective to their utilization.