Mohammed Abdulrahman
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
RIT Dubai
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Journal Paper
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "PWR natural circulation at a small break LOCA." Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 46. (2023): 102239. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Temperature profiles of a direct contact heat transfer in a slurry bubble column." Chemical Engineering Research and Design 182. (2022): 183-193. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Experimental studies of the transition velocity in a slurry bubble column at high gas temperature of a helium–water–alumina system." Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 74. (2016): 404-410. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Heat transfer analysis of a multiphase oxygen reactor heated by a helical tube in the cu-cl cycle of a hydrogen production." World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronic and Manufacturing Engineering 10. 6 (2016): 1018-1023. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Experimental studies of gas holdup in a slurry bubble column at high gas temperature of a helium−water−alumina system." Chemical Engineering Research and Design 109. (2016): 486-494. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "CFD simulations of direct contact volumetric heat transfer coefficient in a slurry bubble column at a high gas temperature of a helium–water–alumina system." Applied Thermal Engineering 99. (2016): 224-234. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Similitude for thermal scale-up of a multiphase thermolysis reactor in the cu-cl cycle of a hydrogen production." World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Electrical, Computer, Energetic, Electronic and Communication Engineering 10. 5 (2016): 567-573. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Experimental studies of direct contact heat transfer in a slurry bubble column at high gas temperature of a helium–water–alumina system." Applied Thermal Engineering 91. (2015): 515-524. Web.
Published Conference Proceedings
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. and Nibras Nassar. "Effect of Static Liquid Height on Gas Holdup of a Bubble Column Reactor." Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'23). Ed. Dr. Huihe Qiu, Dr. Yuwen Zhang, and Dr. Marcello Iasiello. London, United Kingdom: n.p., 2023. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. and Nibras Nassar. "Three Dimensional CFD Analyses for the Effect of Solid Concentration on Gas Holdup in a Slurry Bubble Column." Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'23). Ed. Dr. Huihe Qiu, Dr. Yuwen Zhang, and Dr. Marcello Iasiello. London, United Kingdom: n.p., 2023. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. and Nibras Nassar. "A Three-Dimensional CFD Analyses for the Gas Holdup in a Bubble Column Reactor." Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'23). Ed. Dr. Huihe Qiu, Dr. Yuwen Zhang, and Dr. Marcello Iasiello. London, United Kingdom: n.p., 2023. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. and Nibras Nassar. "Eulerian Approach to CFD Analysis of a Bubble Column Reactor – A Review." Proceedings of the 8th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'22). Ed. Dr. Huihe Qiu and Dr. Yuwen Zhang. Prague, Czech Republic: n.p., 2022. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Natural Circulation in a PWR for a Sinusoidal Heat Input: Analytical Model." Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow (HTFF’22). Ed. Dr. Huihe Qiu, Dr. Yuwen Zhang, and Dr. Marcello Iasiello. Prague, Czech Republic: n.p., 2022. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "HEAT TRANSFER ANALYSIS OF THE SPIRAL BAFFLED JACKETED MULTIPHASE OXYGEN REACTOR IN THE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION Cu-Cl CYCLE." Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT’22). Ed. Dr. Boguslaw Kruczek, Dr. Xianshe Feng, and Dr. Wael H. Ahmed. Niagara Falls, Canada: n.p., 2022. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Review of the Thermal Hydraulics of Multi-Phase Oxygen Production Reactor in the Cu-Cl Cycle of Hydrogen Production." Proceedings of the 9 th International Conference on Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT’22). Ed. Dr. Boguslaw Kruczek, Dr. Xianshe Feng, and Dr. Wael H. Ahmed. Niagara Falls, Canada: n.p., 2022. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Exact Analytical Solution for Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer Equation through a Packed Bed Reactor." Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'20). Ed. Dr. Huihe Qiu and Dr. Yuwen Zhang. Prague, Czech Republic: n.p., 2020. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. and Mikdam M. Saleh. "Two-Phase Flow in the Natural Circulation of a Pressurized Water Reactor." Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT’20). Ed. Dr. Boguslaw Kruczek, Dr. Xianshe Feng, and Dr. Wael H. Ahmed. Niagara Falls, Canada: n.p., 2020. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W., Mikdam M. Saleh, and Jonathan Anand. "Natural Circulation in a Pressurized Water Reactor with a Combined Single and Two-Phase Mode." Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT’20). Ed. Dr. Boguslaw Kruczek, Dr. Xianshe Feng, and Dr. Wael H. Ahmed. Niagara Falls, Canada: n.p., 2020. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Effect of Solid Particles on Gas Holdup in a Slurry Bubble Column." Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'20). Ed. Dr. Huihe Qiu and Dr. Yuwen Zhang. Prague, Czech Republic: n.p., 2020. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W., Mikdam M. Saleh, and Jonathan Anand. "Single-Phase Natural Circulation in a PWR during a Loss of Coolant Accident." Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT’20). Ed. Dr. Boguslaw Kruczek, Dr. Xianshe Feng, and Dr. Wael H. Ahmed. Niagara Falls, Canada: n.p., 2020. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "CFD Simulations of Gas Holdup in a Bubble Column at High Gas Temperature of a Helium-Water System." Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'20). Ed. Dr. Huihe Qiu and Dr. Yuwen Zhang. Prague, Czech Republic: n.p., 2020. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Heat Transfer in a Tubular Reforming Catalyst Bed: Analytical Modelling." Proceedings of the 6 th International Conference of Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT'19). Ed. Dr. Boguslaw Kruczek and Dr. Xianshe Feng. Ottawa, Canada: n.p., 2019. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "Simulation of Materials Used in the Multiphase Oxygen Reactor of Hydrogen Production Cu-Cl Cycle." Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT'19). Ed. Dr. Boguslaw Kruczek and Dr. Xianshe Feng. Ottawa, Canada: n.p., 2019. Web.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W. "CFD Analysis of Temperature Distributions in a Slurry Bubble Column with Direct Contact Heat Transfer." Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT’16). Ed. Dr. Boguslaw Kruczek. Ottawa, Canada: n.p., 2016. Web.
Full Patent
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W.. "Material substitution of cuprous chloride molten salt and oxygen gas in the thermolysis reactor of hydrogen production Cu—Cl cycle." U.S. Patent US 10,526,201 B2. 7 Jan. 2020.
Abdulrahman, Mohammed W.. "Direct contact heat transfer in the thermolysis reactor of hydrogen production Cu—Cl cycle." U.S. Patent US10059586B2. 28 Aug. 2018.
Currently Teaching
ISEE-200
Computing for Engineers
3 Credits
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MECE-102
Engineering Mechanics Laboratory
3 Credits
This course examines classical Newtonian mechanics from a calculus-based fundamental perspective with close coupling to integrated laboratory experiences. Topics include kinematics; Newton's laws of motion; work-energy theorem, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; mechanical waves, and oscillations and gravitation within the context of mechanical engineering, using mechanical engineering conventions and nomenclature. Each topic is reviewed in lecture, and then thoroughly studied in an accompanying laboratory session. Students conduct experiments using modern data acquisition technology; and analyze, interpret, and present the results using modern computer software.
MECE-117
Introduction to Programming for Engineers
3 Credits
This course provides the student with an overview of the use of computer programming for solving problems encountered in engineering. Students will learn how to develop an algorithm for solving a problem and to translate that algorithm into computer code using fundamental structured programming techniques. The programming language(s) employed are selected to support computational problem-solving in higher-level mechanical engineering courses.
MECE-211
Engineering Measurements Lab
2 Credits
This course is focused on developing skills and knowledge in the areas of instrumentation, computer data acquisition (DAQ), measurement theory, uncertainty analysis, data analysis, and technical report writing. Specific topics that are covered include:
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Each topic includes background theoretical content with some individual exercises and then a team-based lab with accompanying lab report. Reports are submitted first in draft form and are reviewed by peers in class before preparing them for final draft submission
MECE-499
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0 Credits
Nominally three months of full-time, paid employment in the mechanical engineering field.
MECE-739
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3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the potential alternative fuels and energy efficiency technologies for powering current and future vehicles. Alternative fuel production technologies and utilization of fuels such as biodiesel, ethanol, and hydrogen will be covered. The primary technical and environmental issues associated with these alternative fuels will be discussed. Approaches to improving vehicle efficiency will also be explored. Students will be responsible for a final design or research project.
MECE-790
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Thesis In conference with an adviser, a topic is chosen. Periodic progress reports and a final written document with an oral examination are required.