Professor Ibrahim Sultan
Honorary Professor
Campus
Biography
Professor Ibrahim Sultan is an expert in mechanical engineering, and is coordinator of these programs at Federation University Australia. Dr Sultan’s research projects at Federation University have resulted in the development of new fluid processing machines.
Ibrahim’s research interests include fluid positive displacement machines, vibration and dynamics of mechanical systems, gas pipeline vibration, and robot kinematics and calibration. His current research involves the development of rotary positive displacement machines. Ibrahim is widely published in top-ranking journals and is a member of Engineers Australia, Advanced Materials Sciences and Engineering, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Ibrahim obtained his Masters and PhD in Robot Kinematics from Cairo University and the University of Western Australia respectively.
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- Publications
Fatigue analysis and structural integrity of seamless carbon steel pipelines: Insights from surface imperfections to industry standards
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ijpvp.2025.105625
A novel approach for the thermodynamic modelling of two-phase power cycles
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.tsep.2025.103415
The Behavior of Elbow Elements at Pure Bending Applications Compared to Beam and Shell Element Models
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.4067106
Assessment of strain concentration in concrete-coated pipes using beam element finite models
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.apor.2025.104627
MissII: Missing Information Imputation for Traffic Data
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/TETC.2023.3280481
Guideline for the Decommissioning/Abandonment of Subsea Pipelines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/jmse12010008
Roadmap for Recommended Guidelines of Leak Detection of Subsea Pipelines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/jmse12040675
Performance Improvement of a Limaçon Gas Expander Using an Inlet Control Valve: Two Case Studies
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/en17102427
An Optimum Design for a Fast-Response Solenoid Valve: Application to a Limaçon Gas Expander
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/dynamics4020024
An Optimized Artificial Neural Network Model of a Limacon-to-Circular Gas Expander with an Inlet Valve
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/thermo4020014
Strain Concentration Factor at Field Joints for Offshore Concrete Coated Pipelines - Literature Review
The design, optimisation, and control strategy of a micro-chip system employing a two-phase power cycle
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1615/TFEC2024.aes.050995
A Literature Review of the Design, Modeling, Optimization, and Control of Electro-Mechanical Inlet Valves for Gas Expanders
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/en17184569
Limacon Technology in Power Generation
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/encyclopedia4040122
State-of-the-art review of composite marine risers for floating and fixed platforms in deep seas
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.apor.2023.103624
A Literature Review of the Positive Displacement Compressor: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/en16207035
Machine Learning Based Coordination for IDMT Overcurrent and Earth Fault Relays
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/AUPEC59354.2023.10502775
A Direct Drive Rotary Valve for Efficient Power Generation in Gas Expander Based Small Scale Power Plants
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/AUPEC59354.2023.10502784
Design and Optimisation of PE-ORC Power Production Systems
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/AUPEC59354.2023.10503007
A comparative study of two embodiments of the limaon rotary compressor based on theoretical modelling of apex seal dynamics and leakage Etude comparative de deux variantes du compresseur rotatif limaon basee sur la modelisation theorique de la dynamique et des fuites du joint d'etancheite de l'apex
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2022.10.004
An expert system for life cycle assessment of casting process
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s13198-021-01301-w
Necessity and suitability of in-line inspection for corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) clad pipelines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1080/17445302.2022.2117928
Incident Case Study of Baseline Pigging During In-Line Inspections for Corrosion Resistant Alloy Clad Pipelines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.4054280
Fitness-for-service analysis for corrosion resistant alloy clad pipeline damaged due to lodged intelligent pig
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ijpvp.2022.104683
Biosorption of heavy metals from aqueous solution by various chemically modified agricultural wastes: A review
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102446
Mathematical modeling and parametric study of the limaçon rotary compressor Modélisation mathématique et étude paramétrique du compresseur rotatif limaçon
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2021.11.014
Modified articulated padding for subsea cables’ crossing
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s40722-022-00238-x
Designs and Applications of the Rotary Limaçon Compressors and Expanders - A Review
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1063/5.0117303
Geometric Design of the Limacon Rotary Compressor Using Bayesian Optimization
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1063/5.0114933
Failure analysis of articulated paddings at crossing interface between crossing cable and crossed pipeline
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.apor.2021.102850
On the design of a class of rotary compressors using bayesian optimization
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/machines9100219
A study on the use of machine learning methods to improve reciprocating compressor reliability via torque tailoring
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICMIAM54662.2021.9715205
Design of subsea cables/umbilicals for in-service abrasion - Part 1: Case studies
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.108895
Geometric design of the limaçon-to-circular fluid processing machine
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.4050383
Design of subsea cables/umbilicals for in-service abrasion - Part 2: Mechanisms
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109098
Information and computational modeling for sustainability evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes
- Book Chapters
- DOI reference: 10.1515/9783110549775-008
Guidelines for safe cable crossing over a pipeline
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.apor.2020.102284
Introduction - Positive Displacement Machines: Modern Design Innovations and Tools
- Book Chapters
- DOI reference: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816998-8.10000-7
Geometric design of the limaçon machines
- Book Chapters
- DOI reference: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816998-8.00003-0
Improving torque performance in reciprocating compressors via asymmetric stroke characteristics
- Book Chapters
- DOI reference: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816998-8.00006-6
Sustainable Manufacturing Modelling: A Case for Milling Process
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.18178/ijmmm.2019.7.1.427
Parameters optimization for sustainable machining by using taguchi method
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.matpr.2019.07.380
When is a subsea anchor required for a short pipeline/SCR system?
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ijpvp.2019.02.009
A computer-aided unit process sustainable modelling for manufacturing processes: case for extrusion process
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1080/21693277.2019.1610917
Pipeline slug flow dynamic load characterization
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.4040414
Positive Displacement Machines: Modern Design Innovations and Tools
- Book
- DOI reference: 10.1016/C2018-0-00915-9
A Computer-Aided Sustainable Modelling and Optimization Analysis of CNC Milling and Turning Processes
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/jmmp2040065
Modelling and Evaluation of KPIs for the Assessment of Sustainable Manufacturing: An Extrusion process case study
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.matpr.2017.11.636
Pipeline walking and anchoring considerations in the presence of riser motion and inclined seabed
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ijpvp.2018.01.003
On the apex seal analysis of limacon positive displacement machines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2018.05.003
Characterization of limacon gas expanders with consideration to the dynamics of apex seals and inlet control valve
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.4040418
Apex seal vibration analysis of limacon positive displacement machines
Framework for Sustainability Performance Assessment for Manufacturing Processes- A Review
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1088/1755-1315/73/1/012029
Design and installation of subsea cable, pipeline and umbilical crossing interfaces
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.07.001
Simplified theodolite calibration for robot metrology
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1163/15685530260390764
A numerical solution for determinantal polynomials with application to robot kinematics
The limacon of Pascal: Mechanical generation and utilization for fluid processing
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1243/095440605X31698
Profiling rotors for limacon-to-limacon compression-expansion machines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.2202877
Position sensing of industrial robots - A survey
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3923/itj.2007.14.25
A surrogate model for interference prevention in the limacon-to-limacon machines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1108/02644400710755852
Feasibility of subspace identification for bipeds: An innovative approach for kino-dynamic systems
On the kinematics and synthesis of a geared five-bar slider-crank mechanism
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1177/2041298310392650
Inverse geometric design for a class of rotary positive displacement machines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1080/17415970601162164
A Geometric Design Model for the Circolimacon Positive Displacement Machine
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.2901143
Optimum Positioning of Ports in the Limacon Gas Expanders
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.4003195
Analytical Kinematics framework for the control of a parallel manipulator: A generalized kinematics framework for parallel manipulators
A Novel In-Vehicle Real-Time Brake Monitoring System
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1243/09544070JAUTO996
Vibration analysis: optimization of parameters of the two mass model based on Kelvin elements
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICCA.2010.5524271
Improving Process Efficiency by Waste Heat Recuperation: An Application of the Limaçon Technology
Optimization of improved suspension system with inerter device of the quarter-car model in vibration analysis
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s00419-010-0492-x
Optimization of a quarter-car suspension model coupled with the driver biomechanical effects
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jsv.2010.12.027
Simplifying the solution of linear equations for engineering students using vector techniques
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.7227/IJMEE.39.3.6
Characterisation of slug flow conditions in pipelines for fatigue analysis
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1115/OMAE2011-49583
Improving reciprocating compressor performance using a hybrid two-level optimisation approach
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1108/02644401111141046
Optimum design of limacon gas expanders based on thermodynamic performance
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.01.039
Calibration of an articulated CMM using stochastic approximations
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s00170-012-3898-5
Characterization of dynamic slug flow induced loads in pipelines
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1115/OMAE2012-83218
A surrogate model for evaluation of maximum normalized dynamic load factor in moving load model for pipeline spanning due to slug flow
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1115/OMAE2012-83746
Evaluation of Slug Flow-Induced Flexural Loading in Pipelines Using a Surrogate Model
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1115/1.4024207
Design of limaçon gas expanders
- Book Chapters
- DOI reference: 10.1007/978-3-319-27055-5_3
Introducing differential kinematics to mechanical engineering students
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.7227/IJMEE.37.3.5
A hybrid wrapper-filter approach to detect the source(s) of out-of-control signals in multivariate manufacturing process
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ejor.2014.02.032
Compression limit state of HVAC submarine cables
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.apor.2016.01.002
A technique for the independent-axis calibration of robot manipulators with experimental verification
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1080/09511920110048559
A phi-model solution for the inverse position problem of calibrated robots using virtual elementary motions
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1080/174159701088027765