Mahir Faris

Dr. Mahir Faris


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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 March 2019 in Micromachines
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MFMahir Faris
Mahir Faris
RZRozli Zulkifli
Rozli Zulkifli
Zambri HarunZambri Harun
Zambri Harun
SAShahrir Abdullah
Shahrir Abdullah
WGWan Aizon W. Ghopa
Wan Aizon W. Ghopa
NSNoor Humam Sulaiman
Noor Humam Sulaiman
Here, the researchers carried out an experimental analysis of the effect of the TiO2 nanosolution concentration on the heat transfer of the twin jet impingement on an aluminum plate surface. We used three different heat transfer enhancement processes. We considered the TiO2 nanosolution coat, aluminum plate heat sink, and a twin jet impingement system. We also analyzed several other parameters like the nozzle spacing, nanosolution concentration, and the nozzle-to-plate distance and noted if these parameters could increase the heat transfer rate of the twin jet impingement system on a hot aluminum surface. The researchers prepared different nanosolutions, which consisted of varying concentrations, and coated them on the metal surface. Thereafter, we carried out an X-ray diffraction (XRD) and a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) analysis for determining the structure and the homogeneous surface coating of the nanosolutions. This article also studied the different positions of the twin jets for determining the maximal Nusselt number (Nu). The researchers analyzed all the results and noted that the flow structure of the twin impingement jets at the interference zone was the major issue affecting the increase in the heat transfer rate. The combined influence of the spacing and nanoparticle concentration affected the flow structure, and therefore the heat transfer properties, wherein the Reynolds number (1% by volume concentration) maximally affected the Nusselt number. This improved the performance of various industrial and engineering applications. Hypothesis: Nusselt number was affected by the ratio of the nanoparticle size to the surface roughness. Heat transfer characteristics could be improved if the researchers selected an appropriate impingement system and selected the optimal levels of other factors. The surface coating with the TiO2 nanosolution also positively affected the heat transfer rate.

25 January 2021 in Energies
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MFMahir Faris
Mahir Faris
RZRozli Zulkifli
Rozli Zulkifli
Hazim MoriaHazim Moria
Hazim Moria
Asmaa Soheil NajmAsmaa Soheil Najm
Asmaa Soheil Najm
Zambri HarunZambri Harun
Zambri Harun
NSNoor Humam Sulaiman
Noor Humam Sulaiman
Impinging jets are considered to be a well-known technique that offers high local heat transfer rates. No correlation could be established in the literature between the significant parameters and the Nusselt number, and investigation of the interactions between the correlated factors has not been conducted before. An experimental analysis based on the twin impingement jet mechanism was achieved to study the heat transfer rate pertaining to the surface plate. In the current paper, four influential parameters were studied: the spacing between nozzles, velocity, concentration of Nano solution coating and nozzle-plate distance, which are considered to be effective parameters for the thermal conductivity and the heat transfer coefficient of TiO2 nanoparticle, an X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis were done, which highlighted the structure and showed that the nanosolution coated the surface homogenously. Moreover, a comparison was done for the experimental results with that of the predicted responses generated by the Design Expert software, Version 7 User’s Guide, USA. A response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to improve a mathematical model by accounting for a D-optimal design. In addition, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed for testing the significance of the models. The maximum Nu of 91.47, where H = S = 1 cm; Reynolds number of 17,000, and TiO2 nanoparticle concentration of 0.5% M. The highest improvement rate in Nusselt was about 26%, achieved with TiO2 Nanoparticle, when S = 3 cm, H = 6 cm and TiO2 nanoparticle = 0.5 M. Furthermore, based on the statistical analysis, the expected values were found to be in satisfactory agreement with that of the empirical data, which was conducted by accounting for the proposed models’ excellent predictability. Multivariate approaches are very useful for researchers, as well as for applications in industrial processes, as they lead to increased efficiency and reduced costs, so the presented results of this work could encourage the overall uses of multivariate methods in these fields. Hypotheses: A comparison was done for the predicted responses generated by the Design Expert software with the experimental results and then studied to verify the following hypotheses: ► Preparation of three concentrations of TiO2 nanosolution was done and studied. ► The heat transfer rate could be increased by surface coating with TiO2 nanoparticle. ► The heat transfer could be improved by the impingement jet technique with suitable adjustments.

13 April 2018 in Energies
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MFMahir Faris
Mahir Faris
RZRozli Zulkifli
Rozli Zulkifli
Zambri HarunZambri Harun
Zambri Harun
SAShahrir Abdullah
Shahrir Abdullah
WGWan Aizon W. Ghopa
Wan Aizon W. Ghopa
This article presents a study which sought to enhance heat transfer by employing a twin jet impingement mechanism (TJIM) and investigating the impact of the distance between the nozzles and plate on the Nusselt number (Nu) and heat transfer coefficient. This investigation was additionally based on the measurements of the heat flux temperature micro foil sensor and IR thermal imaging. A computational study of the cooling heated plate, through simulating the electronic components by the TJIM, was investigated using the RNG k-ε turbulence model. The jet-plate position was changed at the different jet-to-plate distances S = 1, 6, and 11 cm, Reynolds number = 17,000. The main flow structure, the static pressure, local and average Nus and heat transfer coefficient, were also examined. The findings have yielded new information about TJIM, and represent a new contribution about the flow and heat transfer characteristics of TJIM, and means of improving the rate of heat transfer in the passive heat transfer technique. The results of the various positions of the TJIM determined that the first model is, in fact, the best model for the heat transfer coefficient and the highest Nu, when S = 1 cm and H = 1 cm. Furthermore, the irregular distribution of the local Nu and the local heat transfer coefficient (h) on the impinged surface are due to the increase or decrease in the turbulence of flow on the measured surface.

19 June 2023 in Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
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RJRasha Abdulrazzak Jasim
Rasha Abdulrazzak Jasim
WHWajdi Qasim Hussen
Wajdi Qasim Hussen
MFMahir Faris
Mahir Faris
RZRozli Zulkifli
Rozli Zulkifli
Hydraulic jumps produce so much turbulence that hydraulic energy is effectively converted to heat. The speed, form, and volume of obstructions in an open channel have a considerable impact on the characteristics of a fluid stream. To create a hydraulic leap, a numerical analysis of water flow was done for a two-dimensional open channel over three different forms of obstruction, each with three volumes. Because of the impact of the air, it is possible to think of the emulsion of air and water as a compressible fluid with a vacancy percentage (a second fluid). The volume of fluid model (VOF), linked with the turbulent model, has been used to study each type of obstruction. The second-order upwind technique incorrectly solves the two-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The numerical technique is implemented using the straightforward approach that was devised using control volumes. A wide range of Reynolds numbers (Re), corresponding to various flow patterns, were calculated for. The results demonstrate that when the Reynolds number increases, the effect of the gas phases on the liquid phases increases. The boundary layer thickness in the upstream zone from the obstacle decreases with increasing Re, whereas downstream from the obstruction, the height of the recirculation zone rises. Profiles of the empty fraction reveal two zones that are consistent with a diffusion equation. This article observed an inversion of the pressure gradient in the pressure field, which caused the boundary layer to separate; this is known as the "back flow phenomenon." The results of the current work have been verified by comparison with those of related research projects, and the comparison has shown a commendable degree of agreement. Additionally, pressure in various areas of the obstacle and velocity were similar.

16 December 2023 in CFD Letters
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RJRasha Abdulrazzak Jasim
Rasha Abdulrazzak Jasim
WHWajdi Qasim Hussen
Wajdi Qasim Hussen
MFMahir Faris
Mahir Faris
ISIsam
Isam
RZRozli Zulkifli
Rozli Zulkifli
IIIsam Jabbar Ibrahim
Isam Jabbar Ibrahim
Energy storage systems are essential as the world works to minimize its dependency on fossil fuel energy for environmental and economic reasons. Because of their high capacity for latent heat storage. The numerical study of benchmark cases of solidification and melting was undertaken, and the results of these investigations are presented in this project. Numerical analysis is conducted to examine the brief solidification process of a pure liquid phase-change material within a rectangular enclosure when natural convection is present. The horizontal boundaries are both taken to be adiabatic, with one vertical barrier maintained at a temperature below the material's melting point and the other above. In this work, a numerical investigation of the melting of wax (namely N-octadecane) is presented. The numerical simulations of the experiments were carried out using STAR CCM+, and the results were compared with the results of other numerical simulations (FLOW 3D). The numerical simulations of gallium melting were carried out with a commercial code, STAR CCM+, which captures the solid-liquid interface with a fixed grid. This software captures the solid-liquid interface for phase change simulations in complex geometries with the enthalpy formulation technique. In addition, it demonstrates that computational fluid mechanics has reached a state of development where it permits reliable flow computations with solidification and melting. Casting with metal melts can be studied to provide information to engineers during the design process of new casting tools. The available simulation tools can also be used to predict existing casting processes and determine the origins of defects. The key findings are as follows: The interface shape during the solidification of gallium from above is always determined in large part by anisotropy in heat conductivity and interface growth morphology. Natural convection in the liquid slows down the rate of melting and adds more complexity to the morphology and transport mechanisms at the interface.

28 February 2025 in CFD Letters
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MFMahir Faris
Mahir Faris
KNKadhim Fadhil Nasir
Kadhim Fadhil Nasir
HAHaider Al-Hamadani
Haider Al-Hamadani
RZRozli Zulkifli
Rozli Zulkifli
With the exception of a sharp rise in power and chip densities and a steady decline in the physical dimensions of thermal management, the electronic field industry's rapid advancements mean that electronic packages remain and will remain the cornerstone of the nearly crucial field in electronic producing development. It would significantly affect performance, overall design, cost and dependability. In the electronic material sector, equipment performance is being increased while equipment size is being reduced. Achieving increased power densities is the goal. One of the best places to use thermal control techniques is in the cooling system of contemporary electronics. The effectiveness of using a nanofluid made of composite materials and pure water for cooling via mini-channel heat sinks was investigated numerically. The novelty and innovation of the present work, represented via numerical analysis, cover the numerical simulation of the new design for an electrical cooling system, which involves a flat coil elliptical channel model for constant base wall temperatures using the ANSYS FLUENT 18 software. This model is based on Reynolds numbers ranging from 1.5 to 6.5 x 104 and temperatures between 330 and 320 K. The employed channels feature an elliptical cross-sectional area, with a radius of 13 mm for big channels and 7 mm for small channels due to the flat coil form. This work introduces a new use of hybrid nanofluid in flat coil channels with an elliptical shape. The channels are machined on copper block bases and have dimensions of 200 mm in width, 50 mm in height and 70 mm in length. For two base temperatures, 40.5 and 47%, respectively, the hybrid nanofluid's heat transfer coefficient is greater than that of pure water. The composite fluid's friction factor is greater than pure water's at all Reynolds numbers, measuring 17.94% and 12.86%, respectively. When compared to the outcomes of pure water, the composite nanofluid's heat transmission ability is observed to be improved. with corresponding standard deviations of 6.4% and 7.8%. The current work's numerical results for the distribution of the friction factor and Nusselt number were verified with values found in the literature and shown satisfactory agreement. The difference between the present numerical results and the experimental Nusselt number from the previous studies was improved by 4.9%, while the present numerical friction factor of composite nanofluid compared with the experimental results obtained from previous studies found an improvement of 46.8% for the present work