Alireza Ashrafian
Sentralbygg 1, 1359, Gløshaugen, Alfred Getz vei 1
Om
Courses
- TLOG1015 Fundamentals of Data Analysis and Industrial Economics
- TLOG2008 Lean Production and Quality Management
- TLOG2011 Digitalixation and Simulation of Logistic Systems
- TLOG3011 Logistics Specialization (supervision)
- TLOG3010 Bachelor thesis (supervision)
Expertise
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Quality
- Operations Management
- Advanced Computer Simulation for Logistics Systems
- Digitalization, Industry 4.0 for Logistics
- Lean Six Sigma for Process Industries
- Change Management, Learning Organizations, and Continuous Improvement
Experience
- 2012-2016 Business Development Manager, Production Optimization Software, Weatherford
- 2004-2012 Researcher, SINTEF Materials & Chemistry, Flow Technology Team
- 2000-2004 NTNU Institute of Energy and Process Technology
- 1998-2000 TU-Graz Department of Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics, Austria
- 1994-1998 Industrial Heating Systems Engineering & Manufacturing Company, Iran
Education
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology, NTNU, 2004
- MSc, Mechanical Engineering, Thermo-Fluid Systems, TMU, Tehran, Iran, 1995
- BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, IUST, Tehran, Iran, 1993
Recent Publications
- Ashrafian A. & Pedersen S. (2023) Digital Twin for Complex Logistics systems: The Case Study of a Large-Scale Automated Order-Picking and Fulfillment system. IFAC2023 Yokohama, Japan.
- Ashrafian A. et al. (2019) Full-Scale Discrete Event Simulation of an Automated Modular Conveyor System for Warehouse Logistics. In: Advances in Production Management Systems. Towards Smart Production Management Systems. APMS 2019. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 567. Springer, Cham
- Ashrafian A. et al. (2019) Sketching the Landscape for Lean Digital Transformation. In: Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management for the Factory of the Future. APMS 2019. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 566. Springer, Cham
Recent Speeches
- Digital Twins: Simulation of Order-Picking for Automated Warehouses, in Automation 2023: From Idea to Reality, Seminar in Automation Technology, Nov. 1st, 2023, Epicenter, Oslo, Norway.
- Lean Made Easy, in The Lean Day - Lean Forum Trondheim Conference, 12. June, 2023, Scandic Nidelven Hotel, Trondheim Norway.
- Simulation-based Decision Making for Logistics Systems, The opening of Katapult Node for Mass Customization, 23-24 January 2023, VIP-Center, Verdal, Norway.
Publikasjoner
2019
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Pettersen, Ole-Gunnar;
Kuntze, Kristian Nordberg;
Franke, Jacob;
Alfnes, Erlend;
Henriksen, Knut F.;
Spone, Jakob.
(2019)
Full-Scale Discrete Event Simulation of an Automated Modular Conveyor System for Warehouse Logistics.
Vitenskapelig kapittel
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Powell, Daryl;
Ingvaldsen, Jonas A;
Dreyer, Heidi Carin;
Holtskog, Halvor;
Schütz, Peter;
Holmen, Elsebeth;
Pedersen, Ann-Charlott;
Lodgaard, Eirin Anita.
(2019)
Sketching the Landscape for Lean Digital Transformation.
IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Vitenskapelig artikkel
2014
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Mo, Sjur;
Ashrafian, Alireza;
Barbier, Jean-Christophe;
Johansen, Stein Tore.
(2014)
Quasi-3D modelling of two-phase slug flow in pipes.
Journal of Computational Multiphase Flows
Vitenskapelig artikkel
2008
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Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2008)
A Phenomenological Reaction Model for Flash and TGA Pyrolysis of Coal.
SINTEF AS
Forskningsrapport
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Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2008)
Numerical Simulation of Pyrolysis in Single Coal Particle.
SINTEF AS
Forskningsrapport
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Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2008)
Mass Transfer Models for Reactions in Oxidative Ladle Refining of Silicon Melt.
SINTEF AS
Forskningsrapport
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Tavakoli, Mohammad Taghi;
Amdahl, Jørgen;
Ashrafian, Alireza;
Leira, Bernt Johan.
(2008)
Analytical Predictions of Oil Spill from Grounded Cargo Tankers.
Vitenskapelig kapittel
2006
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf.
(2006)
The structure of turbulence in a rod-roughened channel.
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf.
(2006)
Roughness effects in turbulent channel flow.
Progress in Computational Fluid Dynamics, An International Journal (CFD)
Vitenskapelig artikkel
2005
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Bakken, Ole Martin;
Krogstad, Per-Åge;
Ashrafian, Alireza;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf.
(2005)
Reynolds number effects in the outer layer of the turbulent flow in a channel with rough walls.
Physics of Fluids
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Krogstad, Per-Åge;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf;
Bakken, Ole Martin;
Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2005)
An experimental and numerical study of channel flow with rough walls.
Journal of Fluid Mechanics
Vitenskapelig artikkel
2004
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf;
Manhart, Michael.
(2004)
DNS of turbulent flow in a rod-roughened channel.
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2004)
Numerical Investigation of turbulent Flow in a Channel with rough Walls.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doktoravhandling
Tidsskriftspublikasjoner
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Mo, Sjur;
Ashrafian, Alireza;
Barbier, Jean-Christophe;
Johansen, Stein Tore.
(2014)
Quasi-3D modelling of two-phase slug flow in pipes.
Journal of Computational Multiphase Flows
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf;
Manhart, Michael.
(2004)
DNS of turbulent flow in a rod-roughened channel.
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf.
(2006)
The structure of turbulence in a rod-roughened channel.
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Bakken, Ole Martin;
Krogstad, Per-Åge;
Ashrafian, Alireza;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf.
(2005)
Reynolds number effects in the outer layer of the turbulent flow in a channel with rough walls.
Physics of Fluids
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Krogstad, Per-Åge;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf;
Bakken, Ole Martin;
Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2005)
An experimental and numerical study of channel flow with rough walls.
Journal of Fluid Mechanics
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Powell, Daryl;
Ingvaldsen, Jonas A;
Dreyer, Heidi Carin;
Holtskog, Halvor;
Schütz, Peter;
Holmen, Elsebeth;
Pedersen, Ann-Charlott;
Lodgaard, Eirin Anita.
(2019)
Sketching the Landscape for Lean Digital Transformation.
IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Vitenskapelig artikkel
-
Ashrafian, Alireza;
Andersson, Helge Ingolf.
(2006)
Roughness effects in turbulent channel flow.
Progress in Computational Fluid Dynamics, An International Journal (CFD)
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Del av bok/rapport
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Ashrafian, Alireza;
Pettersen, Ole-Gunnar;
Kuntze, Kristian Nordberg;
Franke, Jacob;
Alfnes, Erlend;
Henriksen, Knut F.;
Spone, Jakob.
(2019)
Full-Scale Discrete Event Simulation of an Automated Modular Conveyor System for Warehouse Logistics.
Vitenskapelig kapittel
-
Tavakoli, Mohammad Taghi;
Amdahl, Jørgen;
Ashrafian, Alireza;
Leira, Bernt Johan.
(2008)
Analytical Predictions of Oil Spill from Grounded Cargo Tankers.
Vitenskapelig kapittel
Rapport
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Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2008)
A Phenomenological Reaction Model for Flash and TGA Pyrolysis of Coal.
SINTEF AS
Forskningsrapport
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Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2008)
Numerical Simulation of Pyrolysis in Single Coal Particle.
SINTEF AS
Forskningsrapport
-
Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2008)
Mass Transfer Models for Reactions in Oxidative Ladle Refining of Silicon Melt.
SINTEF AS
Forskningsrapport
Studentoppgave eller avhandling
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Ashrafian, Alireza.
(2004)
Numerical Investigation of turbulent Flow in a Channel with rough Walls.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doktoravhandling
Undervisning
Emner
Formidling
2023
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza; Sigmund, Pedersen. (2023) Digital Twin for Complex Logistics Systems: The Case Study of a Large-Scale Automated Order Picking and Fulfillment System. IFAC2023
2019
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ForedragTranseth, Aksel Andreas; Ashrafian, Alireza. (2019) Buzzwords in Digitalization. What's in IT for me?
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Foredrag
2013
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KonferanseforedragMo, Sjur; Ashrafian, Alireza; Johansen, Stein Tore. (2013) Two phase flow prediction of fluid displacement operations. 8th International Conference on Multiphase Flow. ICMF 2013
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KonferanseforedragMo, Sjur; Ashrafian, Alireza; Johansen, Stein Tore. (2013) Simulation of flow regime transitions in vertical pipe flow. 8th International Conference on Multiphase Flow. ICMF 2013
2012
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza. (2012) Qusi-3D Modeling of Two-Phase Slug Flow in Horizontal and Vertical Pipes. CFD 2011
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KonferanseforedragMo, Sjur; Ashrafian, Alireza; Barbier, Jean-Christophe; Johansen, Stein Tore. (2012) Quasi-3D modelling of two-phase slug flow in pipes. 8th international conference on CFD in the oil & gas, metallurgical and process industries
2011
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza. (2011) LedaFlow Multidimensional Modeling of Two-Phase Slug Flow in Pipes. AIChE/SPE Joint Workshop on Flow Assurance
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza. (2011) MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MODELING OF STRATIFIED WAVY THREE-PHASE FLOWS. Rio Pipeline 201
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza. (2011) LedaFlow-Q3D: A TRANSIENT MULTIDIMENSIONAL CFD TOOL FOR SIMULATION OF MULTIPHASE FLOW IN STRAIGHT AND CURVED PIPES. CFD 2011
2006
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza; Johansen, Stein Tore. (2006) Tapping of stratified liquids from packed beds. Fifth international conference on CFD in the process industries
2004
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza; Bakken, Ole Martin; Krogstad, Per-Åge; Andersson, Helge Ingolf. (2004) Rough-wall turbulence - a comparative study. The Tenth European Turbulence Conference
2003
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza; Andersson, Helge Ingolf. (2003) DNS Turbulent Flow in a ROD-Roughened Channel. Third International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena
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KonferanseforedragAndersson, Helge Ingolf; Ashrafian, Alireza. (2003) Turbulent Flow in a Rib-Roughened Channel. The 5th Euromech Fluid Mechanics Conference
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza; Andersson, Helge Ingolf. (2003) Roughness Effects in Turbulent Channel Flow. Fourth International Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer
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KonferanseforedragAshrafian, Alireza; Andersson, Helge Ingolf. (2003) Structure of Turbulence in Rough-Wall Channel Flow. MekIT'03 Second national conference on Computational Mechanics