Amir Rahimi

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Top published papers in the research lines

  1. S. S. Hosseini, A. Sari, A. Rahimi., A modeling analysis on industrial radial-flow packed-bed reactors for the catalytic dehydrogenation of long-chain normal paraffins: Appraisal of the modeling approach, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 212, 121-133, 2024.

  2. V. M. Avargani, S. Zendehboudi, A. Rahimi, S. Soltani, Comprehensive energy, exergy, enviro-exergy, and thermo-hydraulic performance assessment of a flat plate solar air heater with different obstacles, Applied Thermal Engineering 203(4), 2022, DOI:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117907

  3. M. Moradi, M. Farrokhi, A. Rahimi, M.S. Hatamipour; “Modeling strategies for sensible heat thermal energy recovery through packed beds”, The Journal of Energy Storage, 54, 2022, DOI:10.1016/j.est.2022.105297

  4. M. Joulazadeh, A. Rahimi, J. Mirmohammadi, M. Zarean, “Feasibility Study of Benzene Dehydration through an Adsorption Process: Isotherm Determination, Kinetics, and Fixed-Bed Column Studies”, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research , 61,2, 2021.

  5. V. M. Avorgani, B. Norton, A. Rahimi, H. Karimi, “Integrating paraffin phase change material in the storage tank of a solar water heater to maintain a consistent hot water output temperature”, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2021, 47, DOI:10.1016/j.seta.2021.101350

  6. V. M. Avorgani, B. Norton, A. Rahimi, “An open-aperture partially-evacuated receiver for more uniform reflected solar flux in circular-trough reflectors: Comparative performance in air heating applications”,Renewable Energy 2021, 176:11-24, DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2021.05.072

  7. Y. Ghalavand, M.S. Hatamipour, A. Rahimi, "A review on energy consumption of desalination Processes", Desalination and Water Treatment 54 (6), 1526-1541, 2015.

  8. M.M. Joybari, M.S. Hatamipour, A. Rahimi, F.G. Modarres, " Exergy analysis and optimization of R600a as a replacement of R134a in a domestic refrigerator system", International Journal of refrigeration, 36 (4), 1233-1242,2013.

  9. F. Nematollahi, A. Rahimi, T.T. Gheinani, " Experimental and theoretical energy and exergy analysis for a solar desalination system", Desalination, 317, 23-31, 2013.

  10. S. Sami, N. Etesami, A. Rahimi, " Energy and exergy analysis of an indirect solar cabinet dryer based on mathematical modeling results", Energy, 36 (5), 2847-2855, 2011.

Other selected published ISI papers

  1. S. S. Hosseini, A. Sari, A. Rahimi., A modeling analysis on industrial radial-flow packed-bed reactors for the catalytic dehydrogenation of long-chain normal paraffins: Appraisal of the modeling approach, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 212, 121-133, 2024.

  2. V. M. Avargani, S. Zendehboudi, A. Rahimi, S. Soltani, Comprehensive energy, exergy, enviro-exergy, and thermo-hydraulic performance assessment of a flat plate solar air heater with different obstacles, Applied Thermal Engineering 203(4), 2022, DOI:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117907

  3. M. Moradi, M. Farrokhi, A. Rahimi, M.S. Hatamipour; “Modeling strategies for sensible heat thermal energy recovery through packed beds”, The Journal of Energy Storage, 54, 2022, DOI:10.1016/j.est.2022.105297

  4. M. Joulazadeh, A. Rahimi, J. Mirmohammadi, M. Zarean, “Feasibility Study of Benzene Dehydration through an Adsorption Process: Isotherm Determination, Kinetics, and Fixed-Bed Column Studies”, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research , 2021, DOI:10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03081.

  5. V. M. Avorgani, B. Norton, A. Rahimi, H. Karimi, “Integrating paraffin phase change material in the storage tank of a solar water heater to maintain a consistent hot water output temperature”, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2021, 47, DOI:10.1016/j.seta.2021.101350

  6. V. M. Avorgani, B. Norton, A. Rahimi, “An open-aperture partially-evacuated receiver for more uniform reflected solar flux in circular-trough reflectors: Comparative performance in air heating applications”,Renewable Energy 2021, 176:11-24, DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2021.05.072

  7. V.M. Avargani, S. Zendehboudi, A. Rahimi, S. Soltani, "Comprehensive energy, exergy, enviro-exergy, and thermo-hydraulic performance assessment of a flat plate solar air heater with different obstacles", Applied Thermal Engineering, 117907, 2021.

  8. M. Joulazadeh, A. Rahimi, S.J. Mirmohammadi, M. Kanani, S. Dadkhah, M.  Zarean, "Feasibility Study of Benzene Dehydration through an Adsorption Process: Isotherm Determination, Kinetics, and Fixed-Bed Column Studies", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 61, 2, 2021.

  9. V.M. Madadi, B. Norton, A. Rahimi, H. Karimi, "Integrating paraffin phase change material in the storage tank of a solar water heater to maintain a consistent hot water output temperature", Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 47, 101350,  2021.

  10. V.M. Madadi, B. Norton, A. Rahimi," An open-aperture partially-evacuated receiver for more uniform reflected solar flux in circular-trough An open-aperture partially-evacuated receiver for more uniform reflected …", Renewable Energy,176(C), 11-24,  2021.

  11. E. Dorostkar, M. Khademi, A.rahimi, "Modeling of Slurry Bubble Column Reactors with Emphasis on the Importance of Bubble Size Estimation", Chemical Engineering Technology, 44 (3), 2021.

  12. V.M. Avargani, A. Rahimi, M. Divband, M.A. Zamani, "Optical analysis and heat transfer modeling of a helically baffled cavity receiver under solar flux non-uniformity and windy conditions", Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 20, 100719, 2020.

  13. A. Rahimi, M. Farrokhi, M.S. Hatamipour, M. Moradi, "Mathematical modeling and experimental study of a two-stage fixed-bed heat storage system for heat recovery of flue gases", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 159, 120125, 2020.

  14. M.A. Arani, M.S Hatamipour, A. Rahimi, "Experimental determination of gas holdup and volumetric mass transfer coefficient in a jet bubbling reactor", Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 34, 2020.

  15. V.M. Avargani, A. Rahimi, M. Divband, "Coupled optical and thermal analyses of a new type of solar water heaters using parabolic trough reflectors", Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 40, 100780, 2020.

  16. M.A. Arani, M.S. Hatamipour, A. Rahimi, " Kinetic Study of Reactive SO2  Absorption in a Jet Bubbling Reactor: Experimental Determination of Mass Transfer Coefficients and Absorption Rate, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 59 (19), 8984-8994, 2020.

  17. M Akhbari, A Rahimi, MS Hatamipour, " Modeling and experimental study of a triangular channel solar air heater, Applied Thermal Engineering 170, 114902, 2020.

  18. M Heidari, A Rahimi, MM Amin, B Bina, S Sami, H Nourmoradi, "Mathematical modeling and sensitivity analysis of xylene removal in a scoria‐compost biofilter", Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 38 (6), e13235, 2019.

  19. Y. Ghalavand, A. Rahimi, M. S. Hatamipour, Mathematical modeling for humidifier performance in a compression desalination system: Insulation effects, Desalination, 433, 48-55, 2018.

  20. M Toghyani, A Rahimi, " UV-irradiation effect on desulfurization of hydrocarbon fuels through an advanced oxidation-extraction process in presence of acid catalyst, Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification 133, 303-311, 2018.

  21. MM Shahrestani, A Rahimi, "Evaluation of electrical energy consumption in UV/H2O2 advanced oxidation process for simultaneous removal of NO and SO2", Environmental Engineering Research 24 (3), 389-39, 2018.

  22. M. A. Fakhari, A. Rahimi, M. S. Hatamipour, A. Fozouni, Experimental study of simultaneous removal of CO2 and SO 2 in a spouted bed reactor, Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 95, 1150-1155, 2017.

  23. M. Moheb, A. Rahimi, M. Momeni, Experimental Study and Mathematical Modeling of NO Removal Using the UV/H2O2 Advanced Oxidation Process, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 40 (6), 1149-1157, 2017.

  24. M. M. Amin, A. Rahimi, M. heydari, Biodegradation of n-hexane as single pollutant, and in a mixture with BTEX in a scoria/compost-based biofilter, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 107, 508-517, 2017.

  25. F. Bashipour, A. Rahimi, S.S. Nouri, A. Naderinik, Experimental Optimization and Modeling of Sodium Sulfide Production from H2S-Rich Off-Gas via Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network, Oil&Gas Science and Technology, 72(2), 1-13, 2017.

  26. M. Toghyani, A. Rahimi, Mathematical Modeling and Parametric Study of Aromatics Extraction from Aliphatics with Ionic Liquids in a Rotating Disc Extractor, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 5 (1), 1244-1251, 2017.

  27. V. Madadi, A. Rahimi, T. Tavakoli, Exergetic Optimization and Optimum Operation of a Solar Dish Collector with a Cylindrical Receiver, Journal of Energy Engineering, 142(4), 1-11, 2016.

  28. M. M. Amin, A. Rahimi, M. Heydari, Effect of a Non-Ionic Surfactant on Xylene Removal in a Scoria-Compost-Based Biofilter, Clean Soil, Air,Water, 44 (12), 1759-1765, 2016.

  29. Y. Ghalavand, M. S. Hatamipour, A. Rahimi, Performance evaluation of humidification-compression desalination, Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(33), 15285-15292, 2016.

  30. Sh. Darake, M. S. Hatamipour, A. Rahimi, P. Hamzeloui, SO2 removal by seawater in a spray tower: Experimental study and mathematical modeling, Chemical Engineering Research & Design, 109, 180-189, 2016.

  31. F. Bashipour, S.S. Nouri, A. Rahimi, H2S Reactive Absorption from Off-Gas in a Spray Column: Insights from Experiments and Modeling, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 38(12), 2137-2145, 2015.

  32. M. Toghyani, A. Rahimi, Exergy analysis of an industrial unit of catalyst regeneration based on the results of modeling and simulation, Energy, 91, 1049-1056, 2015.

  33. M. A. Fakhari, A. Rahimi, M. S. Hatamipour, A. Fozouni, Non-isothermal modeling of simultaneous CO2 and SO2 removal in a semi-dry spouted bed reactor, Process safety environmental protection, 98, 342-353, 2015.

  34. M. M. amin, B. Bina, A. Rahimi, M. heydari, Adsorption of gas-phase n-hexane and BTEX onto compost; kinetics and isothermal studies, International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering, 4(1), 2015.

  35. V. Madadi, T. Tavakoli, H. Beheshti, A. Rahimi, Experimental study and first thermodynamic law analysis of a solar water heater system, Journal of Non-Equilibrium. Thermodynamics, 40(3), 171-183, 2015.

  36. M. Toghyani, A. Rahimi, M. Mamanpoush, R. Kazemian, A. H. Harandizadeh, Experimental Study and Kinetic Modeling of Decoking of Pacol Process Dehydrogenation Catalyst, Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, 10(2), 155-161, 2015.

  37. L. Kavoshi, A. Rahimi, M. S. Hatamipour, CFD modeling and experimental study of carbondioxide removal in a lab-scale spray dryer, Chemical Engineering Research & Design, 98, 157-167, 2015.

  38. M. Rezazadeh, M. seyfi, A. Rahimi, M. R. Ehsani, Mathematical Modeling of a Simulated Moving-Bed Adsorption Process: Parex™ Technology as a Case Study, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 38(5), 759-768, 2015.

  39. V. Madadi, A. Rahimi, T. Tavakoli, Enhancement in energy and exergy efficiency of a solar receiver using suspended alumina nanparticles (nanofluid) as heat transfer fluid, Journal of Particle Science and Technology, 2, 73-83, 2015.

  40. V. Madadi, T. Tavakoli, A. Rahimi, Estimation of heat loss from a cylindrical cavity receiver based on simultaneous energy and exergy analyses, Journal of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics, 40(1), 2-14, 2015.

  41. Y. Ghalavand, M. S. Hatamipour, A Review on Energy Consumption of Desalination Processes, DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT, 54(6), 1526-1541, 2015.

  42. Toghyani, M., Rahimi, A., Mirmohammadi, J., Mathematical modeling and parametric study of a dehydrogenation catalyst decoking process, Applied Catalysis A: General, 489,226-234, 2015,

  43. Madadi, V., Tavakoli, T., Rahimi, A., First and second thermodynamic law analyses applied to a solar dish collector, Journal of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics,2014, DOI 10.1515/jnet-2014-0023

  44. Montazerolghaem, M., Rahimi, A., Seyedeyn Azad, F., A Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Study on Adsorptive Desulfurization of Model Gasoline Using Synthesized Ni–Y and Ce–Y Zeolites, Chemical Products and Process Modeling, 9(2),155-164,2014

  45. Montazerolghaem, M., Rahimi, A., seyedeyn Azad, F., The performance of pelletized Ce-Y and Ni-Y zeolites for removal of thiophen from model gasoline solutions, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2014,DOI: 10.1007/s11814-014-0213-1

  46. Bashipour, F., Nuri khorasani, S.S, Rahimi, A., Mathematical modeling and genetic algorithm optimization of reactive absorption of H2S, Chemical Engineering & Technology,37(12),1-11,2014

  47. Amin, M.H., Rahimi, A., Bina, B., Heidari, M., Mohammadi Moghadam, F. , performance evaluation of scoria-compost biofilter treating xylene vapors, Iranian Journal of Environmental Health Science & Engineering,2014,(Accepted).

  48. Amin, M.H., Bina, B.,Rahimi, A. , Heidari, M, Adsorption of gas-phase n-hexane and BTEX onto compost; kinetics and isothermal studies, International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering,2014(Accepted).

  49. Moheb shahrestani, M., Rahimi, A, Evolution, Fields of Research, and Future of Chemical-Looping Combustion (CLC) process: A Review, Environmental Engineering Research, 19(4),299-308, DOI:10.4491/eer.2014.065

  50. Moheb shahrestani, M., Rahimi, A., An Effective Iterative Algorithm for Modeling of Multicomponent Gas Separation in a Countercurrent Membrane Permeator, Gas Processing Journal,2014, (In press).

  51. Sabet Sarvestani, F., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M.S., An Experimental
    Study on Drying Characteristics and Kinetics of Figs (Ficuscarica), Polish Journal of Chemical Technology,16(4) ,10.2478/pjct-2014-0071.

  52. Kavoshi, L., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A., Momeni, M., Predicting droplet size distribution by image processing technique for an air blast atomizer,Drying Technology,32,1655-1663,2014

  53. Adhami, Sh., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour,Comparison of quasi–steady–state and unsteady–state formulations in a freeze dryer modeling,Heat and Mass Transfer,50(9),1291-1300 ,2014.

  54. Darakeh, Sh., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M.S.,Hamzehloui, P., SO2 Removal by Seawater in a Packed–Bed Tower: Experimental Study and Mathematical Modeling, Separation Science and Technology, 49(7),988-998,2014.

  55.   Ghalavand, Y., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A Review on Energy Consumption of Desalination Processes, Desalination and Water Treatment, ,1-16,2014.

  56. 15.  Ghalavand, Y., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, Humidification compression desalination, Desalination,341,120-125,2014.

  57. Sami, S., Rahimi, A., Etesami, N., Economical optimization of an indirect solar cabinet dryer based on mathematical modeling, Environmental Engineering & Management Journal, Vol. 13, No. 10, 2615-2623, 2014.

  58. Rahimi, A., Tavakoli, T., Zahiri, S., CFD Modeling of gaseous pollutants dispersion in low wind speed condition: Isfahan refinery a case study,  Petroleum Science and Technology, 32(11), 1318-1326, 2014.

  59. Rahimi, A., Tavakoli, T., Saadat, A., Niksiar, A., Modeling and Experimental Study of CO2 Removal by Alkanolamines in a Packed Bed”, Separation Science and Technology, 49(3), 317-328, 2014.

  60. M.M. Joybari, M.S. Hatamipour, A. Rahimi, F.G. Modarres, “Exergy analysis and optimization of R600a as a replacement of R134a in a domestic refrigerator system”, International Journal of refrigeration 36 (4), 1233-1242, 2013.

  61. Sadripour, M., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M.S., CFD Modeling and Experimental Study of a Spray Dryer Performance, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, Doi 10.1515/cppm-2013-0034, 2013.

  62. Niksiar, A., Sohrabi, M., Rahimi, A.,A Model for the Dynamics of Spouted Bed Dryers, Drying Technology, 31(3), 295-307, 2013. 21. 

  63. Niksiar, A., Sohrabi, M., Rahimi, A correction on a published kinetic model for tyrepyrolysis in a conical spouted bed reactor, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis,104(2013), 707- 709, 2013.

  64. F. Nematollahi, A. Rahimi, T.T. Gheinani,” Experimental and theoretical energy and exergy analysis for a solar desalination system”, Desalination 317, 23-31, 2013.

  65. Rahimi, A., Niksiar, A., A general model for moving–bed reactors with multiple chemical reactions– Part I: model formulation, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 124(14), 58–66 (2013).

  66. Rahimi, A., Niksiar, A., A general model for moving–bed reactors with multiple chemical reactions– Part II: Effect of kinetic model, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 124(14), 67–74 (2013).

  67. Rahimi, A., Babakhani, D., Mathematical modeling of a packed-bed air dehumidifier: the impact of empirical correlations, J of Petroleum Science &Eng, 108C,222–229, 2013.

  68. Niksiar, A., Sohrabi, M., Rahimi, A., A correction on a one-dimensional model of conical spouted beds published in Chemical Engineering and Processing 48, 1264–1269 (2009), Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensifications, 70, 289-291, 2013.

  69. Movassagh, E., Rahimi, A., Mathematical modeling and parametric study of a continuous solar desalination system, J of Solar Energy Engineering, 135(3), 031015/1-031015/7, 2013.

  70. Niksiar, A., Sohrabi, M., Rahimi, A.,Comparative evaluation of existing correlations to predict spouted bed hydrodynamics, Drying Technology, 31(92), 975-989, 2013.

  71. Adhami, Sh., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M.S. Freeze drying of Quince (Cydoniaoblonga): modelling of drying kinetics and characteristics, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 30(6), 1201-1206, 2013.

  72. MastaniJoybari, M., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A., GhadiriModarres, F., Exergy analysis and optimization of R600a as a replacement of R134a in a domestic refrigerator System, International Journal of Refrigeration, 36(4), 1233-1242, 2013.

  73. Nematolahi, F., Rahimi, A., Tavakoli, T., Energy and exergy analysis of a solar desalination system, Desalination, 317, 23-31, 2013.

  74. Kavoshi, L., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A., Kinetic modeling of reactive absorption of carbon dioxide in a spray dryer, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 36(3), 500-506, 2013.

  75. Niksiar, A., Sohrabi, M., Rahimi, A., A model for the dynamics of spouted bed dryers, Drying Technology, 31(1), 295–307, 2013.

  76. Azimi, A., Tavakoli, T., KhademhosseiniBeheshti, H., Rahimi, A., Experimental study on eggplant drying by an indirect solar dryer and open sun drying, Iranica Journal of Energy & Environment, (4): 347-353, 2012.

  77. Sadripour, M., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M.S., Experimental study and CFD modeling of wall deposition in a spray dryer, Drying Technology, 30(6), 574-582, 2012.

  78. Behrouzi, Hatamipour, M.S.,  A., Rahimi, A., Mathematical modeling and parametric study of coke-burning process in a hydrocracker reactor, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 38(5), 44-51, 2012.

  79. Ghalavand, Y., Hatamipour, M. S., Rahimi, A., Experimental study and mathematical modeling of green peas drying in a spouted bed,  Drying Technology, 30(2), 128 – 137, 2011.

  80. GhafarloeiRaef, M., Rahimi, A., Performance analysis of a packed bed waste heat recovery system based on modeling results, International Journal of Modeling and Simulation, 32(1), 2012.

  81. Rahimi, A., Hamidi, S., Modeling of a Fixed–Bed Reactor for the Production of Phthalic Anhydride, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 6(1), 2011.

  82. Kavoshi, L., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A., Experimental study of reactive absorption of carbon dioxide in a lab scale spray dryer, International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering 9(1), 1-11, 2011.

  83. Moradi, M., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M. S., A note on the article titled: experimental and numerical investigation of solid particles thermal energy storage unit, by: A. Benmansour, M.A. Hamdan, A. Bengeuddach, published in Applied Thermal Engineering, 26, 513-518 (2006), Applied Thermal Engineering, 31, 670-673, 2011.

  84. Ghalavand, Y., Hatamipour, M. S., Rahimi, A., Kinetics study of green peas drying in a spouted bed in presence of heat carrier, Drying Technology, 29(14), pp. 1648 – 1655, 2011.

  85. Haghnegahdar, M.R., Hatamipour, M. S., Rahimi, A., Mathematical modeling of CO2 capture in a semi-dry spouted bed reactor, Separation and Purification Technology, 80(3), 509-518, 2011.

  86. Haghnegahdar, M. R., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M. S., A rate equation for Ca(OH)2 and CO2 reaction in a spouted bed reactor at low gas concentrations, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 89, 616–620, 2011.

  87. Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M. S., Gholami, M., Haghnegahdar, M. R., Non-isothermal Modeling of the Flue Gas Desulphurization Process Using a Semi-dry Spouted Bed Reactor, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 89, 777–784,2011.

  88. Sami, S., Rahimi, A., Etesami, N., Dynamic modeling and a parametric study of an indirect solar cabinet dryer, Drying Technology, 29(7), 825–835, 2011.

  89. Sami, S., Etesami, N., Rahimi, A., Energy and exergyanalysis of an indirect solar cabinet dryer based on mathematical modeling results, Energy, 36, 2847-2855, 2011.

  90. Sami, S., Rahimi, A., Non-isothermal modeling of H2S removal in a biofilter, Environmental Technology, 32(4), 373-381, 2011.

  91. Hatamipour, M. S., Rahimi, A., Sadripour, M., Experimental study of drying kinetics of skim milk, Chemical Technology, 6(1), 1-5, 2011.

  92. Rahimi, A., Mobasheri, M., Niksiar, A., Considering roles of heat and mass transfer for increasing the ability of pressure drop models in venturi scrubbers, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 50, 104–112, 2011.

  93. Niksiar, A., Sohrabi, M., Rahimi, A., A note on the article titled: unsteady-state operation of trickle-Bed reactors, By: Lange, R., Schubert, M., Dietrich, W., Grünewald, published in Chemical Engineering Science, 59, 5355– 5361 (2004), Chemical Engineering Science, 66, 115–116, 2011.

  94. Montazerolghaem, M., Rahimi, A., Seyedeyn Azad, F., Equilibrium and kinetic modeling of adsorptive sulfur removal from gasoline by synthesized Ce-Y Zeolite, Applied Surface Science, 257, 603–609, 2010.

  95. Behrouzi, A., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M.S., Simple correlation for reaction rate of coke-burning in a hydrocracker reactor using the mathematical modeling technique, Special Topics & Reviews in Porous Media, An International Journal, 1(3), 231-241, 2010.

  96. Harandizadeh, A.H., Rahimi, A., Ehsani, M.R., Comparison of different modeling strategies for simulation of carbon dioxide absorption in a coaxial impinging streams absorber, Separation Science and Technology, 46(1), 105–118, 2010.

  97. Ghalavand,  Y., Hatamipour, M. S., Rahimi, A., Experimental and parametric study on
    drying of green peas in a spouted bed, International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 45, 2546–2552, 2010.

  98. Haghnegahdar, M. R., Hatamipour, M. S., Rahimi, A., Removal of carbon dioxide in an experimental powder-particle spouted bed reactor, Separation and Purification Technology, 72, 288–293, 2010.

  99. Afzal, S.,Rahimi, A., Ehsani, M.R., Tavakoli, H., Modeling hydrogen fluoride adsorption by sodium fluoride, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 16, 978–985, 2010.

  100. Afzal, S., Rahimi, A., Ehsani, M.R., Tavakoli, H., Experimental study of hydrogen fluoride adsorption on sodium fluoride, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 16 (1), 2010.

  101. Rahimi, A., Niksiar, A., Mathematical modeling and simulation of drying of a single wet particle in a coaxial impinging stream dryer, Chemical Engineering Communications,  197(5), 692-708, 2010.

  102. Niksiar, A., Rahimi, A., Design of a moving bed reactor for the production of uranium   tetrafluoride based on mathematical modeling, Chemical Engineering Science 65, 3147–3157, 2010.

  103. Rahimi, A., Niksiar, A., Application of Markov-chain analysis and tanks-in-series model in mathematical modeling of impinging stream dryers, Drying Technology, 27(1), 30-39, 2009.

  104. Niksiar, A., Rahimi, A., Energy and exergy analysis for cocurrent gas spray cooling systems based on the results of mathematical modeling and simulation, Energy, 34(1), 14-21, Jan 2009.

  105. Rahimi, A., Bakhshi, A., A simple one-dimensional model for investigation of heat and mass transfer effects on removal efficiency of particulate matters in a venturi scrubber,Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 6 (4), 3-14, 2009.

  106. Niksiar, A., Rahimi, A., On the validity of rate         expression of calcination reaction of UO3 reported by Dussoubs et al., Chemical Engineering Science, 64(3), 618-619, 2009.

  107. A. Niksiar, Rahimi, A., A study on deviation of noncatalytic gas–solid reaction models due to heat effects and changing of solid structure, Powder Technology, 193(1), 101-109, 2009.

  108. Niksiar, A., Rahimi, A. Mathematical modeling of fluorination reaction of uranium dioxide and evaluation of existing gas-solid reaction models, Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 6(2), 63-74, 2009. 

  109. Rahimi, J. Fathikalajahi, M. Taheri, A new method of eddy diffusivity calculation for droplets in a venturi scrubber, Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 84, 2006.

  110. Rahimi, A., Taheri, M., Fathikalajahi, J., Mathematical modeling of non-isothermal venturi scrubbers, Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 83(3), 2005.

  111. Rahimi, A., Taheri, M., Fathikalajahi, J., Prediction of pressure drop in a venturi scrubber: effect of liquid film and re-entrainment, Chemical Engineering Communications, 191(3), 315-334, July 2004.

  112. Rahimi, A., Taheri, M., Fathikalajahi, J., Mathematical modeling of heat and mass transfer in hot gas spray systems, Chemical Engineering Communications, 189(7), 959-973, 2002.

Selected Published ISC papers

  1. Rahimi, A., Sami, S., Mathematical modeling of hydrogen sulfide removal in a biofilter, Environmental Science and Technology.

  2. Adhami, S., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M.S., Comparison of unsteady–state and quasi–steady–state models for analyzing drying amorphous solutions in a freeze dryer, Journal of Separation and Transport Phenomena, 21(2), 31, 2010.

  3. Rahimi, A., Harandizadeh, A., Ehsani, M.R., Application of Markov-Chain analysis and stirred tanks in series model in modeling of non–isothermal absorption of CO2 in a absorber with axial impinging streams, Separation Science and Engineering, 2(2), 77-90, 2010.

  4. Rahimi, A., Moshayedi, J., Jahanfarnia, G., Mathematical modeling and Investigation on Performance of rotary kiln reactor for the production of uranium dioxide, Journal of Nuclear Science & Technology, 52(2), 7-22, 2010.

  5. Rahimi, A., Harandizadeh, A., Ehsani, M.R., Mathematical modeling and simulation of non–isothermal absorption in a system with axial impinging streams, Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 28(4), 2009.

  6. Rahimi, A., Niksiar, A., Application of Markov-chain analysis and tanks-in-series model in mathematical modeling of impinging stream dryers, Faculty of Engineering University of Tehran, 43(1), 47-58, 2009.

  7. Rahimi, A., Niksiar, A., Mathematical modeling of fluorination reaction of uranium dioxide and evaluation of existing gas-solid reaction models, Journal of Nuclear Science & Technology, 43(1), 31-40, 2008. 

  8. Rahimi, A., Bakhshi, A., Mathematical modeling and simulation of heat and mass transfer effects on the efficiency of particle removal in venturi scrubbers, International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Management, 7(19), 43-52, 2008.

  9. Niksiar, A., Rahimi, A., Energy and exergy analysis for cocurrent gas spray cooling systems based on the results of mathematical modeling and simulation, Faculty of Engineering, Tehran University, 42(2), 239-247, 2008.

Selected Conferences and Proceedings

  1. Akhbari,M. , Hatamipour, M. S., Rahimi, A. Effect of Inclusive Angle on Thermal Performance of V-Corrugated Plate Solar Air Heaters; Experimental Study, The 16th Iranian National Congress of Chemical Engineering, 2019, Tehran, Iran.

  2. Sami, S. , Etesami, N., Rahimi, A., Simulation of an indirect solar cabinet dryer by computational fluid dynamics, the 4th Annual Clean Energy Conference(ACEC 2014),June 26, 2014,Kerman,Iran

  3. Bashipour, F., Nouri khorasani, S.S., rahimi, A., A modified rate-based modeling of reactive absorption of H2S in NaOH and NaOCl solution in a packed bed column,The 8th International Chemical Engineering Congress and Exhibition(IChEC 2014),February 24-27, 2014,Kish Iland, Iran.

  4. Sabet sarvestani, F., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A. Experimental study and mathematical modeling of figs drying in a fixed-bed dryer, The 1st National Conference on New Technologies in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, May 16, 2013.

  5. Ghalavand , Y., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A. , A review on thermal desalination processes, The 1st National Conference on New Technologies in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, May 16, 2013.

  6. Rezazadeh, M., Shariati, M.H., Rahimi, A., An experimental study and kinetic modeling of wheat drying, The 14th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Congress, October 16-18, 2012, Tehran, Iran.

  7. Niksiar, A., Rahimi, A. A mathematical model for moving–bed reactors with multiple chemical reactions, The 14th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Congress, October 16-18, 2012, Tehran, Iran.

  8.  Niksiar, A., Sohrabi, M., Rahimi, A. A model for tyre pyrolysis in spouted bed reactors, The 14th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Congress, October 16-18, 2012, Tehran, Iran.

  9.  MastaniJoybari, M., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A., GhadiriModarres, F., Exergy analysis of a domestic refrigerator with R134a, the 14th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Congress, October 16-18, 2012, Tehran, Iran.

  10.  Darake, S., Rahimi, A., Hatamipour, M.S., Hamzehlooei, P., Experimental study of SO2 removal by seawater in a packed bed tower, the 14th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Congress, October 16-18, 2012, Tehran, Iran.

  11. Niksiar, A., Sohrabi, M., Rahimi, A., A short review on spouted beds hydrodynamics, The 7thInternational Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, November 21-24, Kish Island, Iran, 2011.

  12. Kavoshi, L., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A., Optimization of reactive carbon dioxide removal in a lab scale spray dryer using response surface methodology, The 7th International Chemical Engineering Congress & Exhibition, November 21-24, Kish Island, Iran, 2011.

  13. Montazerolghaem, M., Rahimi, A., Seyedayn Azad, F., Experimental study of sulfur compounds removal by new ion-exchanged zeolites, 14th International Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Congress, Tehran, May 19-20, 2010.

  14. Rahimi, A., Sami, S., Etesami, N., Mathematical modeling of unsteady indirect solar cabinet dryer, International Conference on Product Development and Renewable Energy Resources (ICPDRE 2011), Hyderabad, India, February 19-20, 2011.

  15.  Kavoshi, L., Hatamipour, M.S., Rahimi, A., Effect of operating parameters on performance of a spray dryer used for carbon dioxide capturing, The 13th Iranian National Chemical Engineering Congress and 1st International Regional Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Conference, Kermanshah, Iran, October 25-28, 2010.

  16. SamarehSalavatipour, H., KhademhosseiniBeheshti, H., Tavakoli, T., Rahimi, A., Rahnama, M., Azimi, A., SamarehSalavatipour, H., Investigation of monthly optimum tilt and azimuth angles of solar panels during a year in Isfahan, 10th International Conference on Clean Energy –ICCE, October 17, 2010.

  17. Afzal, S., Rahimi, A., Ehsani, M.R., Experimental study and modeling of HF adsorption on NaF, 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Aug 23-27, 2009.

  18. Harandizadeh, A.H., Rahimi, A., Ehsani, M.R., Modeling of reactive absorption in a coaxial impinging stream, 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Aug 23-27, 2009.

  19. Saadat, A., Rahimi, A., Tavakoli, T., Experimental Study and Mathematical Modeling of Reactive Absorption of Carbon Dioxide by Alkanolamines in a Packed Bed, 6th WSEAS International Conference on Heat and Mass Transfer, Ningbo, China, Jan 10-12, 2009.

  20. Niksiar, A., Rahimi, A., Mathematical modeling and simulation of fluorination reaction of uranium dioxide and evaluation of existing gas-solid reaction models, 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Kish Island, Iran, Jun 2008.

  21. Bakhshi, A., Rahimi, A., A simple one-dimensional model for investigation of heat and mass transfer effect on removal efficiency of particulate matters in a venturi scrubber, 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Kish Island, Iran, Jun 2008.

  22. Mohebbi, A., Rahimi, A., The effect of diffusion on the saturation pressure of fractured reservoirs, ­11th Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, October 2004.

  23. Rahimi, A., Aghamiri, S.F., A parametric study of pressure drop in a non-isothermal venturi type scrubbers, 16th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA 2004, Prague, Praha, Czech Republic, August 2004.

  24. Rahimi, A, Taheri, M., Fathikalajahi, J., Mathematical modeling of gas absorption in a non-isothermal venturi scrubber, 8th National Congress of Chemical Engineering, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran, 2003.

  25. Rahimi, A, Taheri, M., Fathikalajahi, J., Effect of liquid film and re-entrainment on pressure drop in a non-isothermal venturi scrubber, 7th National Congress of Chemical Engineering, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, 2002.

  26. Rahimi, A, Taheri, M., Fathikalajahi, J., Mathematical modeling of non-isothermal venturi scrubbers, 6th International Aerosol Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, September, 2002.

  27. Rahimi, A., Taheri, M., Fathikalajahi, J., Mathematical modeling of cooling towers in cement plants, 14th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA 2000, Praha, Czech Republic, August 2000.

  28. Rahimi, A., Fathikalajahi, J., Study of structure and properties changing effect on conversion and reaction rate reduction in a gas-Solid non catalytic reaction on the basis of Computer modeling, 2nd International Congress of Oil, Gas & Petrochemical, Tehran, Iran, May 16-18, 2000.