Mohsen Pourfallah
Mohsen Pourfallah

Mohsen Pourfallah

Email:  m.pourfalah[at]gmail.com
Degree: Associate Professor

  Email: m.pourfallah@ustmb.ac.i
Email: m.pourfalah@gmail.com

Date of birth:   08.09.1983 | Nationality: Iranian

As a mechanical engineering professional, my works in the fields of Internal Combustion Engine and Renewable Energy has provided me with a vast knowledge and experience in different areas including Diesel Combustion, HCCI Combustion, Diesel Fuel Spray, Alternative fuels, Solar Energy and Geothermal Energy. I am an expert in various techniques related to Combustion modeling, Spray modeling, Engine test cell equipment and Renewable energy application. I am fully confident that I can fruitfully apply my knowledge and experience as a researcher in different sectors of mechanical companies. 


 
Qualifications
Sep. 2009-Sep. 2015:   PhD in Mechanical Engineering – Energy Conversion (Major subject: HCCI Combustion Engine)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of  Technology, Babol, Iran

Sep. 2006-Dec. 2008:   MSc in Mechanical Engineering – Energy Conversion (Major subject: Internal Combustion Engine)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran

Sep. 2001-Feb 2006:   BSc in Mechanical Engineering (thermo fluids)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iranmaster

 
Research Interests
 
Honors and Awards
 
Previous and Present Positions
  • Des. 2015- Present:   Faculty Member
    Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

  • Aug 2018- Current: Vice President of Research and Technology
  • Jan. 2016- May. 2019: Head of  Department of Mechanical Engineering

  • Aug. 2014- Mar. 2021:   Family of Heavy Duty National Engine Project Manager
    Iran Heavy Duty Company

  • Nov. 2012-Dec. 2015:   Head of Engine Test Department
    Iran Heavy Duty Company

  • Nov. 2009-Nov.2012:   Performance Analysis and Test Analysis Engineer
    Iran Heavy Duty Company

  • Sep. 2006-Dec. 2008:   Research Assistant / Technical assistant
    Iran Heavy Duty Company and Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
 
Professional Membership
 
Teaching Experiences
  • 12 years teaching experience in mechanical and civil engineering Courses included: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Internal Combustion Engine, Advanced Thermodynamics and …
 
Publications
Journal Papers:

[1]     H. Nabi, M. Pourfallah, M. Gholinia, and O. Jahanian “ Increasing heat transfer in flat plate solar collectors using various forms of turbulence-inducing elements and CNTs-CuO hybrid nanofluids” Case Studies in Thermal Engineering volume 33 (2022) 101909. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2022.101909

[2]     M. Hadi,  M. Pourfallah,   B. Shaker , M. Gholinia, and  A. Ranjbar, “Simulation of a solar power plant with parabolic receivers in several parts of Iran in the presence of latent heat thermal energy storage system”,  Thermal Science and Engineering Progress,  volume 30  (2022), 101249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2022.101249

[3]     M.M. Bishe, M. Pourfallah, and M. Gholinia, “Impact of hybrid nanofluids (Ag - TiO2/ H2O) on improving the performance of a heat exchanger with turbulent induction elements”, Engineering Reports, February 2022.  https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.12502

[4]     B. Shaker, M. Gholinia, M. Pourfallah, and D.D. Ganji, “CFD analysis of Al2O3-syltherm oil Nanofluid on parabolic trough solar collector with a new flange-shaped turbulator model” Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters, January 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.taml.2022.100323

[5]     F.H. Sani, M. Pourfallah, and M. Gholinia, “The effect of MoS2–Ag/ H2O hybrid nanofluid on improving the performance of a solar collector by placing wavy strips in the absorber tube” Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, volume 30 (2022) 101760. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2022.101760

[6]     S. S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, H. Javadi, S.S. Mousavi, S. Poncet, and M. Pourfallah, “Thermal performance of a single U-tube ground heat exchanger: A parametric study” Journal of Central South University, 28, 3580-3598, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-021-4877-5

[7]     P. Pasha, H. Nabi, M.M. Peiravi, M. Pourfallah, and D.D. Ganji, “The application of analytical methods in the investigation effects of magnetic parameter and Brownian motion on the fluid flow between equal platesInternational Journal of Engineering, Volume 34, Issue 10, October 2021, Pages 2341-2350.

[8]     M. Armin, M. Gholinia, M. Pourfallah, A. Ranjbar, “Investigation of the fuel injection angle/time on combustion, energy and emissions of a heavy-duty dual-fuel diesel engine with reactivity control compression ignition mode”, Energy Reports,2021; 7: 5239-5247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.08.115

[9]     M.  Niyat Zadeh, M. Pourfallah, S. Safari Sabet, M. Gholinia, S. Mouloodi and A. Taheri Ahangar, “Performance assessment and optimization of a helical Savonius wind turbine by modifying the Bach’s section”, SN Applied Sciences, 2021. DOI : 10.1007/s42452-021-04731-0

[10]  O. Khandouzi,  M. Pourfallah, E. Yoosefirad, B. Shaker, M. Gholinia, S. Mouloodi, “ Evaluating and Optimizing the Geometry of Thermal Foundation Pipes for the Utilization of the Geothermal Energy: Numerical Simulation”,  Journal of Energy Storage, 2021; 37: 102464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2021.102464

[11]  R. Madihi, M. Pourfallah, M. Armin, “Numerical Investigation on the Combustion Characteristics of Methyl Decanoate /Natural Gas in a RCCI Engine”, The Journal of Engine Research, Vol. 60 (Autumn 2020), pp.77-89. http://engineresearch.ir/article-1-753-fa.html

[12]  N. Alashti, M. Pourfallah and A. Ghaderi, "Numerical simulation of drop motion in an Electric field", Journal of Mechanical Engineering of Tabriz University, 2021; Volume 51, Issue 4, Pages 21-30.

[13]  Sh. Mohammadi,   M. Pourfallah, S.S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi and  M. Aghajani Delavar, "  The Effect of the arrangement of tubes on Latent heat recovery in exhaust gas of a condensing boiler with shell and a corrugated tube ", Iranian Journal of Energy, 2020; 23 (1) :83-112. http://necjournals.ir/article-1-1444-en.html

[14]  M. Norbakhsh,   M. Pourfallah, S.S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi , and M. Zaboli, "  Numerical evaluation and the effects of geometrical and operational parameters on thermal performance of the shell and double coil tube heat exchanger", Heat Transfer Wiley, 2020; 49 (8) :4678-4703. https://doi.org/10.1002/htj.21847

[15]  Sh. Mohammadi,  S.S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi and  M. Pourfallah, " The latent heat recovery from boiler exhaust flue gas using shell and corrugated tube heat exchanger: A numerical study", Heat Transfer Wiley, 2020; 49 (6) :3797-3815.  DOI: 10.1002/htj.21809

[16]  S.O. Daei Niaki, M. Pourfallah and A. Zare Ghadi, “Simulation of HVAC System with Geothermal Energy and Solar Collector”, Amirkabir Journal of Mechanical Engineering,  Volume 52, Issue 2, May 2020, Page 41-50 . DOI: 10.22060/mej.2018.13864.5733

[17]  M. Pourfallah, M. Armin, " Operating Range Expansion in a HCCI Natural Gas Engine Using Charge and Thermal Stratification in Combustion Chamber”, The Journal of Engine Research, Vol. 54 (spring 2019), pp.51-63.  http://engineresearch.ir/article-1-690-fa.html

[18]  H. Sadeghi, M. Yassari, M. Pourfallah, M. Molla Alipour and A.A. Rbinataj Darzi, " Numerical Investigation of Lift Force Increase in a Hovercraft by Changing the Geometrical of Flow Transfer Part and Air Channel”, Journal of Marine Engineering, Volume 15, Issue 30, (9-2019).  http://marine-eng.ir/article-1-727-en.html

[19]  M. Pourfallah, M. Armin "Sensitivity Analysis of the Combustion Parameters in a Stratified HCCI Engine with Regard to Performance and Emission" SAE Technical Paper, 2019-24-0114, 2019, https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-24-0114

[20]  M. Gholinia, S.A.H. Kiaeian Moosavi, M. Pourfallah, S. Gholinia and  D.D. Ganji, " A numerical treatment of TiO2 / C2H6O2- H2O hybrid base nanofluid inside a porous cavity under impact of shape factor in MHD flow "  Int. J. Ambient Energy, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2019.1614996

[21]  H. Javadi, S.S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, S.S. Mousavi and M. Pourfallah, " Thermal Analysis of a Triple Helix Ground Heat Exchanger using Numerical Simulation and Multiple Linear Regression " Geothermics, Vol. 80, 2019, pp. 53-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2019.04.005

[22]  H. Javadi, S.S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, M.A. Rosen and M. Pourfallah "Performance of Ground Heat Exchangers: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances" Energy, Vol. 178, 2019, pp. 207-233 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.04.094

[23]  M. Pourfallah, M. Armin and A.A. Ranjbar " A numerical study on the effect of thermal and charge stratification on the HCCI natural gas engine" Int. J. Ambient Energy , 2019,  https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2019.1608860

[24]  H. Javadi, S. S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, M. Pourfallah, M. Zaboli "Performance Analysis of Helical Ground Heat Exchangers with Different Configurations" Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.154, 2019, pp.24-36.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.03.021

[25]  M.Gholinia, M. Pourfallah, H.R.Chamani, "Numerical Simulation of the Boiling Phenomenon in Improving the Cooling of a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine with Natural Gas" Modares Mechanical Engineering, 2019; 19(2):1-12.  http://mme.modares.ac.ir/article-15-19176-en.html

[26]  M. Pourfallah and M. Armin, “ An experimental and numerical study of the effects of reformer gas (H2 and CO) enrichment on the natural gas homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine ”, Heat and Mass Transfer,  55, 1947–1957 (2019) . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-018-2479-z

[27]  H. Javadi, S.S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, M.A. Rosen and M. Pourfallah, "A Comprehensive Review of Backfill Materials and their Effects on Ground Heat Exchanger Performance" Sustainability, 2018, 10(12), 4486.  https://doi.org/10.3390/su10124486

[28]  M.Gholinia, M. Pourfallah, H.R.Chamani, "Numerical investigation of heat transfers in the water jacket of heavy duty diesel engine by considering boiling phenomenon" Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Vol. 12, September 2018, pp. 497-509, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2018.07.003

[29  [29] Yousefzadeh, M. Monfaredi, R. Nabavi, M. Pourfallah and S.M. Mirsalim, “An experimental study of pre-main injection strategy to optimize TDI diesel engine”, The Journal of Engine Research, Vol. 41; (Winter 2016), pp. 55-62. http://engineresearch.ir/article-1-531-en.html

[30]  M. Gholinia, D.D. Ganji, M. Pourfallah, and S. Gholinia, “Analytical and Numerical Method in the Free Convection Flow of Pure  Water Non-Newtonian Nano fluid between Two Parallel Perpendicular Flat Plates” Innovative Energy & Research, Volume 5, Issue  2,1000142, 2016. https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/analytical-and-numerical-method-in-the-free-convection-flow-of-purewater-nonnewtonian-nano-fluid-between-two-parallel-perpendicula-.php?aid=82556

[31]  M. Pourfallah, A. A. Ranjbar, S. M. Mirsalim and S. A. Jazayeri, “Studying the Effect of Reformer Gas and Exhaust Gas Recirculation on Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine Operation”, International Journal of Engineering (IJE), TRANSACTIONS B: Applications Vol. 28, No. 8 (August 2015) 1199-1208. http://www.ije.ir/article_72567.html

[32  [32] M. Pourfallah, A. A. Ranjbar, S. M. Mirsalim and S. A. Jazayeri, “Investigation in the effect of combustion chamber thermal stratification on homogeneous charge compression ignition engine combustion operation”, The Journal of Engine Research, Vol. 35 (summer 2014), pp. 03-16.   http://engineresearch.ir/article-1-435-en.html

[33   [33] M. Fathi, R. KhoshbakhtiSaray, M. Pourfallah, J. Kheyrollahi and G. Javadirad, “EGR and Intake Charge Temperature Effects on Dual-Fuel HCCI Combustion and Emissions Characteristics”  SAE Technical Paper 2011-24-0050. 2011, https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-24-0050

[34   [34] H. Khatamnezhad , S. Khalilarya , S. Jafarmadar , B. Jafari , G. Javadirad and M. Pourfallah, “Numerical Investigation on the Spray Characteristics and Combustion Process in a DI Diesel Engine at Reduced Temperature Combustion Condition” SAE Technical Paper 2011-24-0009, 2011. https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-24-0009

[35]  H. Khatamnezhad, S. Khalilarya, S. Jafarmadar, H. Oryani and M. Pourfallah, “Numerical Investigation On The Effect Of Injection Timing On Combustion And Emissions In A DI Diesel Engine At Low Temperature Combustion Condition”, International Journal of Engineering (IJE), TRANSACTIONS B: Applications Vol. 24, No. 2 (July 2011) 165-179. http://www.ije.ir/article_71906.html

[36  [36] B. Jafari, M. Pourfallah, D.D. Ganji and S.M. Mirsalim, “The Effect of Different Injection Configuration on Combustion and Emissions Formation in a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine” Journal of Engine Research, Vol. 16 (autumn 2014), pp. 03-16.  http://engineresearch.ir/article-1-238-en.html


[37] A.A. Ranjbar, K.Sedighi, M.Farhadi and M. Pourfallah, “Computational study of the effect of different injection angle on heavy duty diesel engine combustion”, THERMAL SCIENCE, International Scientific Journal, 2009, volume 13, issue 3, page (9-21). DOI: 10.2298/TSCI0903009R
Conference Papers:

[1]     N. Alashti, M. Pourfallah and A. Ghaderi, "Numerical Study on Drop Motion under Electric Field in the Horizontal Channel",  28th Annual International Conference of Iranian Society of mechanical Engineering (ISME 2020), May 2020, Tehran, Iran.

[2]     M. Shokri and M. Pourfallah, “  Effect of Intake Pressure on Performance and Emissions in turbocharged RCCI Engine”  11th International Conference on Internal Combustion Engine and Oil, February 2020, Tehran, Iran.

[3]     E. Azadian,  S. S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi,  M. Pourfallah and M. Azadian, “ Two-Dimensional Numerical Simulation of an Evacuated Tube Solar Collector by Finite Element Method 3rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, September 2019, Sofia, Bulgaria.

[4]     M. Bakhshi,  S. S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi and  M. Pourfallah, “  Numerical Simulation the Effect of Geometrical and Operational Parameters on the Thermal Performance of the Horizontal Geothermal Heat exchanger with Radial Fin and Wire Coil” 3rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, September 2019, Sofia, Bulgaria.

[5]     M. Noorbakhsh, S. S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi,  M. Pourfallah and M. Zaboli, “ Investigate the Thermal Performance of Shell and Double Coil Tube Heat Exchanger by Numerical Simulation” 3rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, September 2019, Sofia, Bulgaria.

[6]     M. Mohamadzadeh Amiri, M. Pourfallah and  S. S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, “Compression Refrigeration Cycle Hybrid with Geothermal Heat Exchanger with De-Super Heater” 4th International Conference on Researches in Science & Engineering & International Congress on Civil, Architecture and Urbanism in Asia, July 2019, Kasem Bundit University, Bangkok, Thailand.

[7]     Sh. Mohamadi, M. Pourfallah and S. S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, “The Latent Heat Recovery of the Exhaust Gas in the Shell and Corrugated Tubes Condensing Boiler” 4th International Conference on Researches in Science & Engineering & International Congress on Civil, Architecture and Urbanism in Asia, July 2019, Kasem Bundit University, Bangkok, Thailand.

[8]      M. Armin, A.H. Ghobadi and M.pourfallah “A review of methods for extending the performance range in homogeneous mixed compression ignition engines”, 2nd international congress on science and engineering, March 2019, Hamburg, Germany.

[9]     S.P. Hoseini,  M. Pourfallah and  A. A. Ranjbar, "Numerical simulation of an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler using Nano-fluids” The 2nd National Conference on Internal Combustion Engine, February 2019, Babol, Iran. (In Persian)

[10]  M. Armin, M. Pourfallah and O. Jahanian, “Investigation of the Fuel Performance of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition” The 2nd National Conference on Internal Combustion Engine, February 2019, Babol, Iran. (In Persian)

[11]  R. Madihi, M. Pourfallah and M. Gholinia, “Review on the Management of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition” The 2nd National Conference on Internal Combustion Engine, February 2019, Babol, Iran. (In Persian)

[12]  M. Mohamadzadeh Amiri, M. Pourfallah and S. S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, “Experimental Investigation of the Compression Refrigeration Cycle Equipped with the Geothermal Heat Exchanger and Desuperheater” The 4th National Conference on Applied Research in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer and IT Engineering, October, 2018, Shiraz, Iran. (In Persian)

[13]  S.O. Daei Niaki, M. Pourfallah and A. Zare Ghadi, “ A review of geothermal heat pump systems with solar adsorption”  1st National Conference on Sustainable Development in Energy, Jun. 2018, Kish, Iran. (In Persian)

[14]   M. Pourfallah and M. Armin, “Investigating the Effect of Intake Temperature, Compression Ratio, and Exhaust Gas Recirculation on the Natural Gas Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine”, 7th International Conference on Clean and Green Energy, 7-9 Feb, 2018, Paris, France.

[15]  S.O. Daei Niaki, M. Pourfallah and A. Zare Ghadi, “ The study of various ground-coupled heat pump systems performance and its applications”  3rd National Conference on Energy, Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable, Sanandaj, Iran, Feb, 2018. (In Persian)

[16]  M.Gholinia, M.Pourfallah, “Simultaneous simulation of structural and fluid heat transfer from the heavy-duty diesel engine” 3th National Conference on Heat and Mass Transfer,  November 2017, Babol, Iran. (In Persian)

[17]  R. Ghanbari and M. Pourfallah, “Reduction of Destruction in two Phase Flow in Bypass Valve on a Power Plant” 3rd National Conference on Heat and Mass Transfer,  November 2017, Babol, Iran. (In Persian)

[18]  H.Javadi, H.Rajablou, M. Pourfallah, “Evaluation the Obstacles, Challenges and Strategies for the Development of Fuel Cell Vehicle Technology and Other New Technologies in the World” 4th Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference, University of Tehran, Iran, May 2017. (In Persian)

[19]  R.Abdollahpour and M.Pourfallah, “A Review of the Water Jet Propultion Design Methodology”, 1th Marine Propulsion Conference,Tehran, Feb., 2017. (In Persian)    

[20]  M. Pourfallah, A.A.Ranjbar, H. Khatamnezhad and B. Jafari “Numerical Investigation on the Effect of Different Piston Bowl Geometries on Combustion Process And Engine Performance In A Heavy Duty Di Diesel Engine” 7th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer,  July 18-22, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.

[21]  M. Mirsalim, D. D. Ganji, B. Jafari, H. Khatamnezhad and M. Pourfallah, “The Influence of Different Injection Rate Shapes on Combustion Process and Engine Performance In A Heavy Duty Di Diesel Engine”, 7th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer,  July 18-22, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.

[22]  M. Keshavarz, S.M. Mirsalim, M. fathi, J. Kheyrollahi and M.Pourfallah, “Experimental Investigation of rail pressure and injection timing effects on performance and emission characteristics of a common rail heavy duty diesel engine” Seventh International Conference on Internal Combustion Engines, Nov. 8-10, 2011, Tehran, Iran.

[23]  J. Kheyrollahi, M. Keshavarz, S. A. Jazayeri and M. Pourfallah, “Optimization of Intake port shape in a DI Diesel Engine Using CFD Flow Simulation”, CIMAC Congress, 2010, Bergen.

[24]  H. Khatamnezhad, S. Jafarmadar, Sh. Khalilarya and M. Pourfallah, “Numerical Investigation of The Effect of Nozzle Orifice Geometry On The Spray Characteristics and Combustion Process of A DI Diesel Engine”, 13th Annual & 2nd International Fluid Dynamics Conference, 26-28 Oct.2010, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.

[25]  B. Jafari, M. Pourfallah, D.D. Ganji and S.M. Mirsalim, “The Environment Condition and Part Load Operation on the Performance and Emission of a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine” 6th International Conference on Internal Combustion Engine, Nov. 2009, Tehran, Iran.

[26]  N. Abbaspour, M. Shahiri and M. Pourfallah, “ The CFD Investigation of Air Flow in Office Using  SST K-ω Model” 1st International Conference on Heating, Cooling and Air Condition, June 2009, Tehran, Iran.

[27]  M. Pourfallah, B. Jafari and A. A. Ranjbar, “Effect of injection timing on the combustion and emission formation of a DI heavy duty diesel engine”, 12th Fluid Dynamics Conference, April 2009, Babol, Iran.

[28]  M. Pourfallah, B. Jafari and A. A. Ranjbar “Effect of Piston Bowl Shape and injection angle on the combustion and emission formation of a DI heavy duty diesel engine”,12th Fluid Dynamics Conference, 28-30 April 2009, Babol, Iran.

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