Training Workshops

Comprehensive technical engineering courses in fluid mechanics for training skilled technicians and engineers

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Start: Completed
Duration: 40 hours (10 sessions)

Practical training on ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM software, fluid flow simulation, analysis and design of ventilation systems

Topics: CFD fundamentals, meshing, turbulence models, numerical solution, post-processing results
Industrial Fan Design and Testing
Start: Completed
Duration: 50 hours

Training on design principles, manufacturing and testing of axial and centrifugal fans according to AMCA, ISO and EN standards

Building Ventilation Systems
Start: Completed
Duration: 50 hours (12 sessions)

Complete design of HVAC systems, clean rooms, hospital ventilation and building thermal and cooling calculations

Topics: Thermal load calculations, ductwork design, equipment selection, ASHRAE standards
Underground Spaces and Tunnel Ventilation
Start: Completed
Duration: 35 hours (9 sessions)

Most specialized course in the field of ventilation design for underground spaces, underpasses and traffic tunnels

Topics: Fire dynamics, natural ventilation calculations, jet fans, smoke simulation
Urban Metro System Ventilation
Start: Completed
Duration: 40 hours (10 sessions)

Comprehensive course in design, calculations and simulation of ventilation systems in metro stations and urban tunnels

Topics: Mechanical and natural ventilation in metro, thermal load and pollutant calculations, positive pressure system design in emergency conditions, smoke and fire control, ventilation simulation with specialized software
Smoke Control and Fire Safety
Start: Completed
Duration: 25 hours (7 sessions)

Principles of smoke control system design, fire risk analysis and safety in high-rise buildings and fire dynamics simulation

Topics: Fire physics, NFPA standards, sprinkler system design, emergency ventilation
Industrial Ventilation and Dust Collection
Start: Completed
Duration: 32 hours (8 sessions)

Design of factory ventilation systems, dust collection, pollution control and occupational health

Topics: Pollution load calculation, filter design, local exhaust systems, HSE standards

Authored and Translated Books

A collection of specialized books authored and translated by faculty members and group experts

Research Papers

Numerical investigation of aerodynamic performance of an axial fan blade equipped with vortex generators M. Shekaridahaj, F. K. Mirza, B. Farhanieh - AIP Advances, 2023
Comparison of the performance of baseboard and panel radiators with the criterion of thermal comfort index Dorki, M. E., and Mirmohammadi, A. - The 3rd National Conference on Computational and Experimental Mechanics, Tehran., 2020
Numerical investigation of the heat transfer coefficient of R134a refrigerant boiling inside a tube Akbari, M. R., and Mehdi, M. A. - The 3rd National Conference on Computational and Experimental Mechanics, Tehran., 2020
Agent-Based Modeling for Sustainable Urban Passenger Vehicle Mobility: A Case of Tehran Doraki, Mohammad Erfan, et al. - Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 2024
Numerical and experimental study of a reversible axial flow fan M. Abdolmaleki, E. Mohammadian Bishe, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - International Journal of Computational Fluid Dynamics, 2020
A Comprehensive Study on the Critical Ventilation Velocity in Tunnels with Different Geometries A. Kazemipour, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh, M. Pourghasemi - International Journal of Ventilation, 2020
Performance Analysis of Elliptic-Profile Airfoil Cascade for Designing Reversible Axial Flow Fans M. Abdolmaleki, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - AIAA Journal, 2020
Investigation of the transient growth in plane jet by non-modal stability analysis S. Gohardehi, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - Fluid Dynamics Research, 2019
Numerical simulation to investigate the induced buoyant flow characteristics caused by intensive heat in complex curvilinear geometries H. Savalanpour, B. Farhanieh, H. Afshin - Heat Transfer—Asian Research, 2019
Data-Driven Control Strategy for Thermal Enhancement in Row-Based Data Centers M. R. Akbari Varzaneh, A. Hormozinejad, B. Farhanieh - Applied Thermal Eng.- 2025
Investigation of the effect of turbulence intensity and nozzle exit boundary layer thickness on stability pattern of subsonic jet S. Gohardehi, S. Arablu, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - Mechanics and Industry, 2019
A numerical study of reactive pollutant dispersion in street canyons with green roofs M. Moradpour, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - Building Simulation, 2018
Determination of Safety Distance Around Gas Pipelines Using Numerical Methods O. Adibi, N. Najafpour, B. Farhanieh, H Afshin - International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, 2018
Numerical study of heat and mass transfer in under expanded sonic free jet O. Adibi, B. Farhanieh, H. Afshin - International Journal of Heat and Technology, 2017
A parametric study on the effects of surface explosions on buried high pressure gas Pipelines O. Adibi, A. Azadi, B. Farhanieh, H. Afshin - Engineering Solid Mechanics, 2017
Numerical-Analytical Assessment of Fire and Ventilation Interaction in Longitudinally Ventilated Tunnels Using Jet Fans A. Kazemipour, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - Heat Transfer Engineering, 2017
A numerical investigation of reactive air pollutant dispersion in urban street canyons with tree planting M. Moradpour, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - Atmospheric Pollution Research, 2017
Numerical Investigation of Nozzle Geometry Effect on Turbulent 3-D Water Offset Jet Flows N. Mohammadaliha, H. Afshin, B. Farahanieh - Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2016
Investigation of Fire Growth and Spread in a Model-Scale Railcar Using an Applied Approach A. Kazemipour, M. Pourghasemi, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2016
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of a 60cm Diameter Bladeless Fan M. Jafari, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh, H. Bozorgasareh - Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2016
Numerical investigation of geometric parameter effects on the aerodynamic performance of a Bladeless fan M. Jafari, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh, A. Sojoudi - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2016
CFD Simulation of Airflow in Side-Platform Stations O. Adibi, B. Farhanieh, H. Afshin - MATEC Web of Conferences, 2015
Numerical Investigation of the Inlet Baffle, Header Geometry, and Triangular Fins Effects on Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers Performance S. Salehi, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - Heat Transfer Engineering, 2015
Numerical Aerodynamic Evaluation and Noise Investigation of a Bladeless Fan M. Jafari, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh, H. Bozorgasareh - Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2015
Heat Transfer Enhancement in Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers Using Porous Media S. Esmaeili Rad, H. Afshin, B. Farhanieh - Heat Transfer Engineering, 2015
Numerical Simulation of New Ventilation Approach for Underground Stations O. Adibi, A. Kazemipour, B. Farhanieh, H. Afshin - The 10th International Conference on Industrial Ventilation, 2012