Ali Palizdar | Natural gas liquefaction | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ali Palizdar | Natural gas liquefaction | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ali Palizdar, Institute of Liquefied Natural Gas (ILNG), University of Tehran, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

Dr. Ali Palizdar is a researcher at the Institute of Liquefied Natural Gas (ILNG), University of Tehran, Iran. He holds a Master’s (2012) and Ph.D. (2019) in Chemical Engineering and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Tehran. With over 10 years of experience in natural gas liquefaction, his research focuses on LNG processing, helium separation, and gas conversion. Dr. Palizdar has authored 17 publications and supervised 15 graduate theses. He has contributed significantly to Iran’s LNG industry through various research and consultancy projects. 🌍💡📚

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Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Ali Palizdar holds a Master’s (2012) and Ph.D. (2019) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran and Tarbiat Modares University, respectively. Following his postdoctoral research at the University of Tehran, his work has focused on natural gas liquefaction, helium separation, and conversion. With over 10 years of experience at the Institute of Natural Gas Liquefaction, Dr. Palizdar has developed a deep expertise in LNG technologies, both in Iran and globally. He has supervised 15 graduate theses and authored 17 research publications in prestigious journals and conferences. 📚💡

Research and Innovations

Dr. Ali Palizdar has led numerous groundbreaking research projects in the field of natural gas liquefaction (LNG) and energy optimization. His work includes categorizing LNG standards in Iran, developing small-scale LNG units, and conducting environmental studies on LNG as fuel for maritime and road transportation. He has overseen the design of a 15-tonne/day LNG liquefaction plant and developed a master plan for an LNG research institute. Dr. Palizdar has also contributed to optimizing sport venues, exergy analysis for fuel cells, and investigating mixed refrigerant processes for LNG liquefaction. 🌍💡🔋

Areas of Research 🌍🔬

Dr. Ali Palizdar’s research primarily focuses on natural gas liquefaction and cryogenics, crucial for advancing energy solutions. His work in alternative fuels explores sustainable energy sources, particularly in the transportation sector, by examining the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an eco-friendly fuel for both maritime and road transport. With deep expertise in cryogenic processes, he aims to improve LNG production, storage, and transportation efficiency. Through these innovative areas, Dr. Palizdar contributes significantly to energy sustainability and environmental impact reduction. 🌱💡🚗

Publication Top Notes

  • Advanced exergetic analysis of five natural gas liquefaction processes – A Vatani, M Mehrpooya, A Palizdar, Energy Conversion and Management 78, 720-737 (Cited by: 225) 📊 (2014)
  • Energy and exergy analyses of five conventional liquefied natural gas processes – A Vatani, M Mehrpooya, A Palizdar, International Journal of Energy Research 38 (14), 1843-1863 (Cited by: 145) 🔋 (2014)
  • Energy and exergy analysis and optimal design of the hybrid molten carbonate fuel cell power plant and carbon dioxide capturing process – J Yazdanfar, M Mehrpooya, H Yousefi, A Palizdar, Energy Conversion and Management 98, 15-27 (Cited by: 87) ⚡ (2015)
  • Catalytic upgrading of biomass pyrolysis oil over tailored hierarchical MFI zeolite: effect of porosity enhancement and porosity-acidity interaction on deoxygenation reactions – A Palizdar, SM Sadrameli, Renewable Energy 148, 674-688 (Cited by: 62) 🌱 (2020)
  • Catalytic upgrading of beech wood pyrolysis oil over iron-and zinc-promoted hierarchical MFI zeolites – A Palizdar, SM Sadrameli, Fuel 264, 116813 (Cited by: 61) 🌳 (2020)
  • Thermodynamic evaluation of three mini-scale nitrogen single expansion processes for liquefaction of natural gas using advanced exergy analysis – A Palizdar, T Ramezani, Z Nargessi, S AmirAfshar, M Abbasi, A Vatani, Energy Conversion and Management 150, 637-650 (Cited by: 42) 🔥 (2017)
  • Advanced exergoeconomic evaluation of a mini-scale nitrogen dual expander process for liquefaction of natural gas – A Palizdar, T Ramezani, Z Nargessi, S AmirAfshar, M Abbasi, A Vatani, Energy 168, 542-557 (Cited by: 34) 💡 (2019)
  • Conventional and advanced exergoeconomic analyses applied to ethylene refrigeration system of an existing olefin plant – A Palizdar, SM Sadrameli, Energy Conversion and Management 138, 474-485 (Cited by: 25) 🔧 (2017)
  • Simulation and optimization of sweetening and dehydration processes in the pretreatment unit of a mini-scale natural gas liquefaction plant – F Zarezadeh, A Vatani, A Palizdar, Z Nargessi, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 118, 103669 (Cited by: 12) 🌍 (2022)
  • Design and analysis of a novel self-refrigerated natural gas liquefaction system integrated with helium recovery and CO2 liquefaction processes

 

Energy

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Introduction of Energy :

Energy research is at the forefront of addressing one of the most pressing global challenges: the sustainable generation, distribution, and utilization of energy resources.

Renewable Energy Sources:

Investigating the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Storage:

Exploring advanced energy storage solutions such as batteries, supercapacitors, and thermal storage systems to store and manage intermittent renewable energy sources and enhance grid stability.

Nuclear Energy:

Studying the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of nuclear power as a low-carbon energy source, including advanced reactor designs and nuclear waste management.

Energy Efficiency:

Researching strategies and technologies to improve energy efficiency in buildings, transportation, and industries to reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Smart Grid and Grid Integration:

Investigating smart grid technologies, demand-side management, and grid integration of renewable energy sources to create more resilient and reliable energy systems.