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Discretely holomorphic observables have recently been proposed for two dimensional lattice models at criticality, whose correlation functions satisfy a discrete version of Cauchy-Riemann relations. Existence of these observables appears to have a deep relation with integrability of the model. On the other hand at critical points of these models, there exist entities known as discrete parafermions whose Boltzmann weights satisfy the Yang-Baxter Equations. For this reason, finding parafermionic observables in any lattice model is equivalent to proof of solvability. This thesis is a step towards understanding the relation between Parafermions and Solvability. For instance, the Boltzmann weights... 

In recent years, emerging Non-Volatile Memories (NVMs) have become promising alternatives for existing memory technologies. Due to shortcomings of SRAM memory in nanometer era,NVMs such as Phase-Change Memory (PCM) can be used in configuration memories of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Despite prominent features of emerging NVMs, they suffer from high write-power, high write-latency, and limited number of reliable write opera-tions. In addition, a dedicated Peripheral Circuit (PC) which is required to convert the NVM state to the equivalent voltage level can impose significant area and power overheads to FPGAs.In this thesis, a reliable power-efficient hybrid architecture employing... 

Today, blockchain technology has attracted the attention of many traditional supply chains.The implementation of blockchain in the automotive industry supply chain can enhance data security, privacy, anonymity, traceability, accountability, integrity, robustness, transparency, reliability, and authentication. The number of blockchain platforms in the market is rapidly growing, but choosing the appropriate platform is a strategic and critical decision that requires the evaluation and selection of right criteria at first. Therefore, this research aims to assess blockchain technology in a supply chain using a multi-criteria decision-making approach. This study is a new approach to identify the... 

The focus of this research is to present a model to verify the acceptance of projects with time and cost dependency on the usage of equipments. Decision on these projects is based on a dynamic programming in which at each stage, the profit of available projects in this stage, equipment value and the best choice of future stage are decision keys. In other words, after the completion of a project, it should be decided between doing a project or selling the equipment and leaving the remaining projects. For each projects, there is a product network that includes projects jobs and operations. After accepting projects, equipments of the projects will not be renewed and the usage of the equipments... 

A common decision in project management is the selection of contractors to simultaneously optimize three objectives of the project’s triangle. This issue becomes more important if there is more monetary value involved or there is limited number of capable contractors. In project planning, there is numerous choices for tasks; each with specific time, cost and quality. There is no trade-off problem, if one of the choices has the best time, cost, and quality, simultaneously. However, as these criteria do not generally work in a unique direction, it makes the selection decision difficult. A contractor who performs the projects on time may have higher cost and lower quality. Given that there is a... 

In recent year carbon nanostructures (CNS) has been the pinnacle of academic and industrial research. After development and refinement of better methods of controlled fabrication of high-quality CNS, these structures started substituting nanotubes in their renowned applications including nanochannels and nanocarriers. Due to the tunable core size of CNS using electric fields, they can be used as controlled ion channels and nanocarriers with controlled drug release as well as more dynamics oriented applications including nano-oscillators, nano-actuators and artificial muscle tissue. However lack of vibrational studies on CNS has hindered researchers in this path. In this thesis vibrational... 

Implementation of various incentive-based demand response strategies has great potential to decrease peak load growth and customer electricity bill cost. Using advanced metering and automatic demand management makes it possible to optimize energy consumption, to reduce grid loss, and to release generation capacities for the sake of providing sustainable electricity supply, and reducing electricity bills for the customers. With these objectives, this thesis examines the previously suggested load scheduling programs in both residential and industrial sectors, and proposes new practical strategies for load management. This thesis has mainly focuses on three subdivisions of load management... 

The main purpose of this thesis is to analyze the total productive maintenance based on computerized maintenance management system. At first, a detailed study on total productive maintenance is performed and then the requirements of this maintenance strategy are specified. Also, a computerized maintenance management system is defined which can help total productive maintenance to reach to its requirements. Finally, a conceptual model and entity-relationship model for computerized maintenance management system data base has been created  

In this thesis, DC transmission of offshore wind farms is studied thoroughly. Various system configurations that are introduced in the literatures are discussed and their control scheme for normal conditions and grid faults are studied. Then, the HVDC transmission based on voltage source converter, located between a local offshore ac grid and the onshore ac system is investigated as the most practical choice. The HVDC linke circuit elements are calculated and the control strategies of the offshore and onshore converters are introduced. DFIGs are considered to be the best choice for the offshore wind turbine generators. Then, the system is simulated and the frequency of the offshore grid is... 

The main aim of this thesis is to develop the technical knowledge of designing and making active ingredients of domestically produced drugs, decreasing the costs, independency in producing these products, and checking outflow of currency. It also aims to reduce the financial challenges of patients who have to pay huge amounts for such drugs. Conducting research in the field of reverse engineering and using its definition, and attempt in made to get knowledge into the stages of product development process, to determine the technical standards associated with each stage, to recognize how knowledge is shared during this process, and to present some methods of establishing the infrastructure... 

Increase in growing concerns over environmental pollution and depletion of fossil fuel resources motivate the need for cleaner energy technologies and stimulate research in facilitating renewable energy systems. In recent years, photovoltaic systems have attracted great attention since they remove the need for energy storage systems and intermediate processess for energy conversion. However, high capital cost, low efficiency and low energy density per area of these systems, as compared with other technologies hinder its industrial use. To surmount these bottlenecks and improve technical performance of PV systems, it is crucial to optimize configuration of convertor connection and to improve... 

One of the main objectives in operating a power system is to maintain the system voltage properly to avoid equipment damage and transfer power efficiently. Automatic control of transmission network voltage provides significant improvements in security, quality and efficiency of power system operation. This thesis investigates coordinated voltage control of power systems in normal, alert and emergency states. The aim is to propose a comprehensive framework for real-time operation of practical power systems, ensuring secure operation of the system in the normal state and after occurrence of sever contingencies.
At the first, a new coordinated voltage control scheme is proposed to ensure... 

Today, organizations are surrounded by basic and continuous changes such as declining organizational resources, reduction of the production cycles, and the need for rapid adaption. Those organizations remain competitive while maintaining their productivity, that have following characteristics: accurately plan and assess their knowledge resources, create and absorb beneficial knowledge, store and organize their knowledge, disseminate knowledge to needed areas, and use knowledge in practice and decision making, to improve their products/services as well as their performance. Therefore, the human capital has been considered as knowledge owners and the most important organizational resource, on... 

Feyarabend’s philosophy of science is against method and rule such that he believes that “anything goes”. However, he sometimes applies the term “progress”. Reviewing his publications shows that from his point of view, progress is qualitative and relative. So, unlike other philosophers of science Feyarabend ignores the clarification of the concept; subsequently, his applications of the term “progress” are somewhat ambiguous. However, by studying his philosophy, one may realize what should be done to achieve progress in any sense. The affirmative aspect of Feyerabend’s philosophy, while highlights the social and ethical elements, considering his humanitarian outlook as well as his special...