Dr Amin Paykani
PhD, FHEA, CEng, MIMechE
Key Publications
- Faghih , Valera-Medina A, Chen Z and Paykani A (2023). Effect of radiation on laminar flame speed determination in spherically propagating NH3-air, NH3/CH4-air and NH3/H2-air flames at normal temperature and pressure. Elsevier: Combustion and Flame vol. 257
01-11-2023 - Üstün CE, Herfatmanesh MR, Valera-Medina A and Paykani A (2023). Applying machine learning techniques to predict laminar burning velocity for ammonia/hydrogen/air mixtures. Elsevier: Energy and Ai vol. 13
10-05-2023
All Publications
2023
- Faghih , Valera-Medina A, Chen Z and Paykani A (2023). Effect of radiation on laminar flame speed determination in spherically propagating NH3-air, NH3/CH4-air and NH3/H2-air flames at normal temperature and pressure. Combustion and Flame, Elsevier vol. 257
01-11-2023 - Üstün CE, Herfatmanesh MR, Valera-Medina A and Paykani A (2023). Applying machine learning techniques to predict laminar burning velocity for ammonia/hydrogen/air mixtures. Energy and Ai, Elsevier vol. 13
10-05-2023 - Maddumage W, Cairns A and Paykani A (2023). Numerical Study of Oil Jet Cooling in Electric Traction Motors with Hairpin Windings. 2023 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD).
13-04-2023
2022
- Chehrmonavari H, Kakaee A, Hosseini SE, Desideri U, Tsatsaronis G, Floerchinger G, Braun R and Paykani A (2022). Hybridizing solid oxide fuel cells with internal combustion engines for power and propulsion systems: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier vol. 171
08-11-2022 - Paykani A, Chehrmonavari H, Tsolakis A, Alger T, Northrop WF and Reitz RD (2022). Synthesis gas as a fuel for internal combustion engines in transportation. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Elsevier vol. 90
18-02-2022
2021
- Paykani A, Garcia A, Shahbakhti M, Rahnama P and Reitz RD (2021). Reactivity controlled compression ignition engine: Pathways towards commercial viability. Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 282
14-11-2021 - Paykani A, Frouzakis CE, Schürch C, Perini F and Boulouchos K (2021). Computational optimization of CH4/H2/CO blends in a spark-ignition engine using quasi-dimensional combustion model. Fuel, Elsevier vol. 303
01-11-2021 - Paykani A (2021). Comparative study on chemical kinetics mechanisms for methane-based fuel mixtures under engine-relevant conditions. Energies, Mdpi vol. 14 (10)
14-05-2021
2020
- Mohammadian A, Chehrmonavari H, Kakaee A and Paykani A (2020). Effect of injection strategies on a single-fuel RCCI combustion fueled with isobutanol/isobutanol + DTBP blends. Fuel, Elsevier vol. 278
18-06-2020 - Kousheshi N, Yari M, Paykani A, Mehr AS and de la Fuente GF (2020). Effect of Syngas Composition on the Combustion and Emissions Characteristics of a Syngas/Diesel RCCI Engine. Energies, Mdpi vol. 13 (1)
02-01-2020
2019
- Paykani A, Frouzakis CE and Boulouchos K (2019). Numerical optimization of methane-based fuel blends under engine-relevant conditions using a multi-objective genetic algorithm. Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 242, 1712-1724.
01-05-2019
2018
- Kakaee A-H, Jafari P and Paykani A (2018). Numerical Study of Natural Gas/Diesel Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion with Large Eddy Simulation and Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes Model. Fluids, Mdpi vol. 3 (2)
28-03-2018
2017
- Rahnama P, Paykani A, Bordbar V and Reitz RD (2017). A numerical study of the effects of reformer gas composition on the combustion and emission characteristics of a natural gas/diesel RCCI engine enriched with reformer gas. Fuel, Elsevier vol. 209, 742-753.
01-12-2017 - Rahnama P, Paykani A and Reitz RD (2017). A numerical study of the effects of using hydrogen, reformer gas and nitrogen on combustion, emissions and load limits of a heavy duty natural gas/diesel RCCI engine. Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 193, 182-198.
01-05-2017
2016
- Kakaee A-H, Nasiri-Toosi A, Partovi B and Paykani A (2016). Effects of piston bowl geometry on combustion and emissions characteristics of a natural gas/diesel RCCI engine. Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier vol. 102, 1462-1472.
01-06-2016 - Kakaee H, Keshavarz M and Paykani A (2016). Mathematical optimization of variable valve timing for reducing fuel consumption of a SI engine. Engineering Review vol. 36 (1), 61-69.
01-01-2016
2015
- Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P, Paykani A and Mashadi B (2015). Combining artificial neural network and multi-objective optimization to reduce a heavy-duty diesel engine emissions and fuel consumption. Journal of Central South University, Springer Nature vol. 22 (11), 4235-4245.
01-11-2015 - Paykani A, Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P and Reitz RD (2015). Effects of diesel injection strategy on natural gas/diesel reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion. Energy, Elsevier vol. 90, 814-826.
01-10-2015 - Paykani A, Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P and Reitz RD (2015). Progress and recent trends in reactivity-controlled compression ignition engines. International Journal of Engine Research, Sage Publications vol. 17 (5), 481-524.
14-07-2015 - Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P and Paykani A (2015). Influence of fuel composition on combustion and emissions characteristics of natural gas/diesel RCCI engine. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Elsevier vol. 25, 58-65.
01-07-2015 - Pourmahmoud N, Feyzi A, Orang AA and Paykani A (2015). A parametric study on the performance of a Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube using a CFD-based approach. Mechanics & Industry, Edp Sciences vol. 16 (2)
01-01-2015 - Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P and Paykani A (2015). CFD Study of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) Combustion in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine. Periodica Polytechnica Transportation Engineering, Periodica Polytechnica Budapest University of Technology and Economics vol. 43 (4), 177-183.
01-01-2015 - Kakee AH, Sharifipour S, Mashadi B, Keshavarz M and Paykani A (2015). Optimization of spark timing and air-fuel ratio of an SI engine with variable valve timing using genetic algorithm and steepest descend method. Upb Scientific Bulletin, Series D: Mechanical Engineering vol. 77 (1), 61-76.
01-01-2015
2014
- Kakaee A-H, Paykani A and Ghajar M (2014). The influence of fuel composition on the combustion and emission characteristics of natural gas fueled engines. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier vol. 38, 64-78.
01-10-2014 - Saeimi-Sadigh M-A, Paykani A, Afkar A and Aminollah D (2014). Design and energy absorption enhancement of vehicle hull under high dynamic loads. Journal of Central South University, Springer Nature vol. 21 (4), 1307-1312.
01-04-2014 - Zehsaz M, Vakili-TAHAMI F and Paykani A (2014). Investigation on the effects of stiffness and damping coefficients of the suspension system of a vehicle on the ride and handling performance. Upb Scientific Bulletin, Series D: Mechanical Engineering vol. 76 (1), 55-70.
28-02-2014 - Afkar A, Camari MN and Paykani A (2014). Design and analysis of a spherical pressure vessel using finite element method. World Journal of Modelling and Simulation vol. 10 (2), 126-135.
01-01-2014 - Akbarzadeh A, Talati F and Paykani A (2014). EFFECT OF RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER ON HCCI MULTIZONE COMBUSTION. Heat Transfer Research, Begell House vol. 45 (1), 23-41.
01-01-2014
2013
- Nobakht AY, Shahsavan M and Paykani A (2013). Numerical Study of Diodicity Mechanism in Different Tesla-Type Microvalves. Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico vol. 11 (6), 876-885.
01-12-2013 - Kakaee A-H and Paykani A (2013). Research and development of natural-gas fueled engines in Iran. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier vol. 26, 805-821.
01-10-2013 - Paykani A, Khosravi MI, Saeimi-Sadigh MA and Mahmoodi-Kaleibar M (2013). Dynamic analysis and design of V-shape plates under blast loading. Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 15 (2), 971-978.
01-07-2013 - Mahmoodi-Kaleibar M, Javanshir I, Asadi K, Afkar A and Paykani A (2013). Optimization of suspension system of off-road vehicle for vehicle performance improvement. Journal of Central South University vol. 20 (4), 902-910.
01-04-2013 - Marzbanrad J, Paykani A, Afkar A and Ghajar M (2013). Finite element analysis of composite high-pressure hydrogen storage vessels. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science vol. 4 (1), 63-74.
21-03-2013 - Khoshravan MR, Khadivi O and Paykani A (2013). Finite element analysis and experimental study of stress distribution in straight frog of railway needle. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention vol. 13 (1), 72-79.
01-02-2013 - Zehsaz M, Torkanpouri KE and Paykani A (2013). Convergence of shape optimization calculations of mechanical components using adaptive biological growth and iterative finite element methods. Journal of Central South University vol. 20 (1), 76-82.
01-01-2013 - Samaei M, Seifan M, Afkar A and Paykani A (2013). The influence of geometric parameters and mechanical properties of adhesive on stress analysis in adhesively bonded aluminum single lap joint. Transactions of Famena vol. 37 (4), 91-98.
01-01-2013
2012
- R. Khoshravan M and Paykani A (2012). Design of a Composite Drive Shaft and its Coupling for Automotive Application. Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico vol. 10 (6)
01-12-2012 - Orang AA and Paykani A (2012). Modified Characteristics-Based Schemes for Compressible Flow Past an Airfoil. Journal of Mechanics, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 28 (4), 627-635.
16-10-2012 - Behjat B, Afkar A, Banan-Nojavani A and Paykani A (2012). analytical framework for analyzing brake squeal noise using assumed-modes approach. Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 14 (3), 1354-1361.
04-10-2012 - Afkar A, Mahmoodi-Kaleibar M and Paykani A (2012). Geometry optimization of double wishbone suspension system via genetic algorithm for handling improvement. Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 14 (2), 827-837.
23-08-2012 - Paykani A, Khoshbakhti Saray R, Shervani-Tabar MT and Mohammadi-Kousha A (2012). Effect of exhaust gas recirculation and intake pre-heating on performance and emission characteristics of dual fuel engines at part loads. Journal of Central South University, Springer Nature vol. 19 (5), 1346-1352.
27-04-2012
2011
- Vakili-Tahami F, Zehsaz M, Saeimi-Sadigh MA and Paykani A (2011). Failure analysis of Howell-Bunger valve using finite element method. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention vol. 11 (6), 710-717.
01-12-2011 - Paykani A and Shervani-Tabar MT (2011). A comparative study of hybrid electric vehicle fuel consumption over diverse driving cycles. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters, Elsevier vol. 1 (5)
01-01-2011 - Paykani A, Akbarzadeh A and Tabar MTS (2011). Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Exhaust Gas Recirculation on Performance and Emissions Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Biodiesel. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Iacsit Press vol. 3 (3), 239-243.
01-01-2011 - Ranjbar SF, Ehghaghi-Bonab MB, Hanifi M and Paykani A (2011). Feasibility study on increasing the power of the turbine driver of compressor using an absorption refrigeration cycle on cooling circuit of condenser. International Review On Modelling and Simulations vol. 4 (2), 918-928.
01-01-2011 - Khoshravan MR, Samaei M and Paykani A (2011). Numerical investigation on the position of holes for reducing stress concentration in composite plates with bolted and riveted joints. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters, Elsevier vol. 1 (4)
01-01-2011 - Zehsaz M, Vakili-Tahami F, Saeimi-Sadigh MA and Paykani A (2011). Numerical investigations on melt-through prediction and evaluation of residual stress of super-heat steam pipeline during in-service welding. International Review of Mechanical Engineering vol. 5 (3), 526-532.
01-01-2011