Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Aleksandar Lj. Petrović

Aleksandar Lj. Petrović, Ph.D., full professor
Department of Process and Environmental Protection Engineering
Office: 113/6
Email: apetrovic@mas.bg.ac.rs
Phone: extension 389; direct 3302-389

Student consultation hours

Monday 13-14 room 113/6; after classes

Courses

B.Sc. work
B.Sc. work
B.Sc. work
B.Sc. work
B.Sc. work
Mechanical Design of Process Equipment
Methods in the design and construction of process equipment
Design, construction and operation of processing systems
Pipeline and fittings

Research area

Pressure equipment; Pipelines and pipeline fittings and valves; Ejectors, Process installation design

Education, qualifications

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, B.Sc. 1986. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, M.Sc., 1992. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade Dr. 2000. Passed professional exam in the field of mechanical engineering 1988. Passed professional exam in the field of gas and gas technology 1996. Welding engineer 1995. License of the Serbian Chamber of Engineers 2003 and 2005.

Publications, recognitions, awards

Over 130 papers at domestic and international conferences / journals, seven books and book chapters and one international monograph as an author or co-author. October Award of the City of Belgrade for graduate work 1987; Award of the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Belgrade for master's thesis 1992; Charter of the journal Process Engineering for the master's thesis in 1992. Recognition as a deserving member of SMEITS for 2017. Medal "Branislav Đaković" in 2018.

Membership in scientific and professional organizations

Member of the Association of Mechanical Engineers and Technicians of Serbia; Member of the Serbian Chamber of Engineers; Technical assessor and technical expert of the Accreditation Body of Serbia; Member of the Republic Audit Commission for buildings; President of the Commission for Oil and Gas at the Institute for Standardization; President of the commission for taking professional exams in the field of thermal engineering, thermal power, process and gas engineering; President of the Licensing Commission at the Serbian Chamber of Engineers; Mentor for taking professional exams in the field of pressure equipment; Member of the Main Scientific Committee for Transport, Urbanism and Construction; Member of the Commission for granting licenses to companies engaged in the construction of facilities; Member of the Board of the "Kosta Migrić" Foundation at the University of Belgrade; Member of the Board of the "Luka Ćelović - Trebinjac" Endowment at the University of Belgrade

Bibliography

Papers in journals indexed in the SCI and SCIe lists

Petrović Andrija, Delibasić Boris, Filipović Jovan, Petrović Aleksandar, Lomović Miloš (2018). Thermoeconomic and environmental optimization of geothermal water desalination plant with ejector refrigeration system, Energy Conversion and Management, 178, 65-77.
Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, ISSN: 0196-8904, 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.10.035, M21a+.

Petrović Andrija, Svorcan Jelena, Pejčev Aleksandar, Radenković Darko, Petrović Aleksandar (2018). Comparison of novel variable area convergent-divergent nozzle performances obtained by analytic, computational and experimental methods, Applied Mathematical Modelling, 57, 206-225.
Elsevier Science Inc, New York, ISSN: 0307-904X, 10.1016/j.apm.2018.01.016, M21a.

Dedić Aleksandar Đ., Petrović Aleksandar, Nesić MZ (2004). Modeling the process of desorption of water in oak (Quercus robur L.) wood, Holzforschung, 58(3), 268-273.
Walter De Gruyter Gmbh, Berlin, ISSN: 0018-3830, 10.1515/HF.2004.041, M21a.

Mitrović Nenad, Golubović Zorana, Mitrović Aleksandra, Travica Milan, Trajković Isaak, Milošević Miloš, Petrović Aleksandar (2024). Influence of Aging on the Flexural Strength of PLA and PLA-X 3D-Printed Materials, Micromachines, 15(3).
ISSN: 2072-666X, 10.3390/mi15030395, M21.

Travica Milan, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Trajković Isaak, Milošević Miloš, Sedmak Aleksandar, Berto Filippo (2022). Experimental Evaluation of Hoop Stress–Strain State of 3D-Printed Pipe Ring Tensile Specimens, Metals, 12.
MDPI, ISSN: 2075-4701, 10.3390/ met12101560, M21.

Tihaček-Šojić Ljiljana, Milić-Lemić Aleksandra, Tanasić Ivan, Mitrović Nenad, Milošević Miloš, Petrović Aleksandar (2012). Compressive strains and displacement in a partially dentate lower jaw rehabilitated with two different treatment modalities, Gerodontology, 29(2), E851-E857.
Wiley, Hoboken, ISSN: 0734-0664, 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2011.00572.x, M21.

Golubović Zorana, Travica Milan, Trajković Isaak, Petrović Aleksandar, Mišković Žarko, Mitrović Nenad (2023). Investigation of thermal and dimensional behavior of 3-D printed materials using thermal imaging and 3-D scanning, Thermal Science, 27, 21-31.
Beograd : Institut za nuklearne nauke Vinča, ISSN: 0354-9836, 10.2298/TSCI2301021G, M22.

Lomović Miloš, Petrović Andrija, Ristanović Milan, Petrović Aleksandar (2018). Modeling, simulation and PI gain-scheduling controller optimization of water desalination plant with liquid jet vacuum ejector, Desalination and Water Treatment, 136, 92-110.
Desalination Publ, Hopkinton, ISSN: 1944-3994, 10.5004/dwt.2018.23233, M22.

Balać Martina, Grbović Aleksandar, Petrović Aleksandar, Popović Vladimir (2018). Fem analysis of pressure vessel with an investigation of crack growth on cylindrical surface, Eksploatacja I Niezawodnosc-Maintenance and Reliability, 20(3), 378-386.
Polish Maintenance Soc, Lublin, ISSN: 1507-2711, 10.17531/ein.2018.3.5, M22.

Petrović Aleksandar, Balać Martina, Jovović Aleksandar, Dedić Aleksandar Đ. (2012). Oblique nozzle loaded by the torque moment-stress state in the cylindrical shells on the pressure vessel, Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C-Journal of Mechanical Engineering Scie, 226(C3), 567-575.
Sage Publications Ltd, London, ISSN: 0954-4062, 10.1177/0954406211415907, M22.

Popović Dejana, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Milošević Miloš, Momčilović Nikola (2020). Sustainable development of pressure equipment using 3d digital image correlation method, Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 26(3), 287-293.
Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-9372, 10.2298/CICEQ190124006P, M23.

Pavkov Vladimir, Bakić Gordana, Maksimović Vesna, Petrović Aleksandar, Mitrović Nenad, Mišković Žarko (2020). Experimental and numerical analyses of an U-bend tube made of an output inter-heater tube after exploitation, Hemijska Industrija, 74(1), 51-63.
Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd, ISSN: 0367-598X, 10.2298/HEMIND190905005P, M23.

Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Milošević Miloš, Momčilović Nikola, Mišković Žarko, Maneski Taško, Popović Predrag (2017). Experimental and numerical study of globe valve housing, Hemijska Industrija, 71(3), 251-257.
Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd, ISSN: 0367-598X, 10.2298/HEMIND160516035M, M23.

Pezo Lato, Pezo Milada, Jovanović Aca, Kosanić Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Lević Ljubinko (2016). Granular flow in static mixers by coupled DEM/CFD approach, Hemijska Industrija, 70(5), 539-546.
Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd, ISSN: 0367-598X, 10.2298/HEMIND151013060P, M23.

Vukić Mica V., Janevski Jelena, Vučković Goran, Stojanović Branislav, Petrović Aleksandar (2015). Experimental Investigation of the Drying Kinetics of Corn in a Packed and Fluidized Bed, Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 34(3), 43-49.
Jihad Danishgahi, ISSN: 1021-9986, M23.

Mitrović Nenad, Milošević Miloš, Momčilović Nikola, Petrović Aleksandar, Sedmak Aleksandar, Maneski Taško, Zrilić Milorad (2012). Experimental and numerical analysis of local mechanical properties of globe valve housing, Chemicke Listy, 106(SUPPL. 3), s491-s494.
ISSN: 0009-2770, M23.

Milošević Miloš, Mitrović Nenad, Jovičić Radomir, Sedmak Aleksandar, Maneski Taško, Petrović Aleksandar, Aburuga Tarek (2012). Measurement of local tensile properties of welded joint using digital image correlation method, Chemicke Listy, 106(SUPPL. 3), s485-s488.
ISSN: 0009-2770, M23.

Papers in journals not indexed in the SCI and SCIe lists

Petrović Andrija, Lomović Miloš, Ristanović Milan, Petrović Aleksandar (2018). Modelovanje simulacija i upravljanje postrojenja za desalinizaciju vode, FME Transactions, 46(4), 530-536.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Mašinski fakultet, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-2092, 10.5937/fmet1804530P, M24.

Božović Milan, Petrović Aleksandar, Petrović Andrija (2017). Tehnološka obrada klaničnih otpadnih voda primenom ejektora u sistemu za predtretman, Tehnika, 72(1), 68-73.
Savez inženjera i tehničara Srbije, Beograd, ISSN: 0040-2176, 10.5937/tehnika1701068B, M51.

Petrović Andrija, Petrović Aleksandar, Petrović Ljubomir (2016). Analiza rada ejektora za hirotransport čvrstih čestica i njihovih mešavina, Tehnika, 71(2), 242-248.
Savez inženjera i tehničara Srbije, Beograd, ISSN: 0040-2176, 10.5937/tehnika1602242P, M51.

Mitrović Nenad, Milošević Miloš, Sedmak Aleksandar, Petrović Aleksandar, Prokić Cvetković Radica (2011). Primena i način rada bezkontaktnog sistema za merenje deformacija u oblasti biomaterijala, FME Transactions, 39(2), 55-60.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Mašinski fakultet, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-2092, M51.

Topić Radivoje M., Ćuprić Nenad Lj., Dedić Aleksandar Đ., Petrović Aleksandar (2010). Optimizacija konstrukcije unutrašnje ispune komore za sušenje visokotemperaturne pneumatsko-dobošaste sušare, Glasnik Šumarskog fakulteta.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Šumarski fakultet, Beograd, ISSN: 0353-4537, 10.2298/GSF1002101T, M51.

Tanasić Nikola, Stamenić Mirjana, Genić Srbislav, Petrović Aleksandar, Milivojević M. (2017). Proračun posuda sa vazduhom za zaštitu cevovoda od hidrauličnog udara, Procesna tehnika, 29(2), 36-39.
Savez mašinskih i elektroinženjera i tehničara Srbije (SMEITS), ISSN: 2217-2319, M53.

Conference papers

Sedmak Aleksandar, Milošević Miloš, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Maneski Taško (2012). Korelacija digitalne slike u analizi eksperimentalne mehanike, Structural Integrity and Life, 12(1), 39-42.
Institut za ispitivanje materijala, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-3749, M24.

Travica Milan, Balać Martina, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar (2025). FLUE GAS HEAT RECOVERY FROM A BIOGAS PLANT FOR INDUSTRIAL THERMAL OIL SYSTEMS, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2025.
University of Belgrade - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-86-6060-218-5, M34.

Mitrović Nenad, Travica Milan, Petrović Aleksandar (2025). DIGITAL IMAGE CORRELATION-ENABLED DIGITAL TWIN FRAMEWORK FOR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT OF WELDED STEEL PIPELINES, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2025.
University of Belgrade - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-86-6060-218-5, M34.

Mitrović Nenad, Travica Milan, Petrović Aleksandar (2025). EDGE-AI-ENABLED 2D DIGITAL IMAGE CORRELATION FOR AUTONOMOUS STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING OF STEEL STRUCTURES AND PRESSURE EQUIPMENT, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2025.
University of Belgrade - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-86-6060-218-5, M34.

Travica Milan, Balać Martina, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Vujović Aleksandar (2025). MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF 3D-PRINTED EXPERIMENTAL PRTS USING DIC METHOD, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2025.
University of Belgrade - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-86-6060-218-5, M34.

Travica Milan, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar (2024). OPTICAL METHODS APPLIED FOR TESTING PIPE RING SPECIMENS, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2024.
University of Belgrade - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-86-6060-191-1, M34.

Golubović Zorana, Travica Milan, Trajković Isaak, Petrović Aleksandar, Mišković Žarko, Mitrović Nenad (2022). Investigation of Thermal and Dimensional Behavior of 3D Printed Materials Using Thermal Imaging and 3D Scanning, Proceedins of the 35th International Conference of Process Industry - Processing 2022.
ISBN: 978-86-85535-12-3, M34.

Mitrović Nenad, Golubović Zorana, Mitrović Aleksandra, Travica Milan, Trajković Isaak, Milošević Miloš, Petrović Aleksandar (2023). APPLICATION OF 2D DIGITAL IMAGE CORRELATION METHOD ON THREE-POINT BENDING IN MATERIAL TESTING, International Scientific and Professional Conference Politehnika 2023.
The Academy of Applied Technical Studies “Belgrade”, ISBN: 978-86-7498-110-8.

Travica Milan, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar (2023). STRAIN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS OF STEEL S235JRH RING SPECIMENS, International Scientific and Professional Conference Politehnika 2023.
The Academy of Applied Technical Studies “Belgrade”, ISBN: 978-86-7498-110-8.

Travica Milan, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Trajković Isaak, Milošević Miloš, Sedmak Aleksandar, Berto Filippo (2022). PIPE RING TENSILE SPECIMENS STRAIN MEASUREMENT, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2022.
Innovation Center of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-86-6060-120-1.

Travica Milan, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar (2021). EKSPERIMENTALNA POSTAVKA ZA ISPITIVANJE EPRUVETA OBLIKA PRSTENA, Politehnika 2021.
Akademija tehničkih strukovnih studija Beograd, ISBN: 978-86-7498-087-3.

Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Travica Milan, Milošević Miloš, Čudić Bojan (2020). 3D-DIC METHOD IN STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING OF PRESSURE VESSELS, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2020.
Innovation Center of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978‐86‐6060‐042‐6.

Travica Milan, Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar (2020). PIPE RING SPECIMEN TEST PROCEDURE USING DIC METHOD WITH THREE CAMERAS, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2020.
Innovation Center of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978‐86‐6060‐042‐6.

Travica Milan, Mitrović Nenad, Batinić Radivoje, Petrović Aleksandar (2019). INFLUENCE OF THE SIZE AND POSITION OF WINDOWS BLINDS ON HEAT LOSSES, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2019.
Innovation Center of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-86-6060-009-9.

Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Milošević Miloš (2018). Strain measurement of pressure equipment components using 3D Digital Image Correlation method, Procedia Structural Integrity - ECF22 - Loading and environmental effects on structural integrity, 13, 1605-1608.
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam, ISSN: 2452-3216, 10.1016/j.prostr.2018.12.338.

Balać Martina, Grbović Aleksandar, Mitrović Nenad, Maneski Taško, Milošević Miloš, Popović Predrag, Petrović Aleksandar (2017). Numerical modelling and experimental validation of elastic - plastic behaviour of pressure vessel with nozzles, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2017.
Innovation Center of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade, ISBN: 978-86-7083-938-0.

Mitrović Nenad, Petrović Aleksandar, Milošević Miloš, Momčilović Nikola, Popović Predrag, Maneski Taško (2017). 3D DIGITAL IMAGE CORRELATION STUDY OF GLOBE VALVE HOUSING SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL PRESSURE, International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies CNN TECH 2017.
Innovation Center of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-86-7083-938-0.

Mitrović Nenad, Milošević Miloš, Momčilović Nikola, Petrović Aleksandar, Mišković Žarko, Sedmak Aleksandar, Popović Predrag (2014). Local Strain and Stress Analysis of Globe Valve Housing Subjected to External Axial Loading, Local Mechanical Properties Ix, 586, 214-+.
Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Durnten-Zurich, ISSN: 1013-9826, 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.586.214.

Petrović Aleksandar, Plešinac Dušan, Bakić Gordana, Tucaković Dragan, Jovanović Milutin, Milovanović Zoran (2014). Ocenjivanje zavarenih spojeva posuda pod pritiskom sa aspekta primene ASME standarda i direktive PED 97/23, 28. savetovanje sa međunarodnim učešćem Zavarivanje 2014.
Beograd : Društvo za unapređenje zavarivanja u Srbiji.

Books

Mitrović Nenad, Balać Martina, Petrović Aleksandar, Milošević Miloš (2017). Primena metode korelacije digitalnih slika (digital image correlation – dic) opremu pod pritiskom, Univerzitet u Beogradu Mašinski fakultet.
Univerzitet u Beogradu Mašinski fakultet, ISBN: 978-86-7083-923-6.

Mentoring of defended doctoral dissertations since 2013

Međusobni uticaj priključaka na stanje napona i deformacija na cilindričnom omotaču posude pod pritiskom, Martina Balać, 2014.

Naponi i deformacije struktura kompleksne geometrije cevovodne armature, Nenad Mitrović, 2013.