with the collaboration of Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME)
Volume 14 (2024)
Volume 13 (2023)
Volume 12 (2022)
Volume 11 (2021)
Volume 10 (2020)
Volume 9 (2019)
Volume 8 (2018)
Volume 7 (2017)
Volume 5 (2015)
Volume 4 (2014)
Volume 3 (2013)
Volume 2 (2012)
Volume 1 (2011)
Research Article Design and Construction
Design, development and evaluation of an automatic metering system for bare root seedlings of onion

M. Tohri; D. Ghanbarian; O. Taki; M. Ghasemi-Varnamkhasti

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 271-282

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.36579

Abstract
  IntroductionIn recent years due to lack of water resources in our country, planting of bare root seedlings of onion has been welcomed by farmers. Considering the desired high dense planting of Iranian farmers, lack of proper transplanting machine has appeared as the main problem. To overcome this problem, ...  Read More

Research Article Design and Construction
Development and field evaluation of an intercropping machine for corn and bean

A. Mondani; S. H. Karparvarfard

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 283-297

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.40405

Abstract
  IntroductionMaximum efficiency of natural resources, reduced risk of production, improved fertility of soil, and increased production per area enjoyment have made intercropping a preferential practice compared with cropping. One of the fundamental problems in this kind of cropping is non-existence of ...  Read More

Research Article Design and Construction
Construction of an experimental plot seeder of wheat planting and compare it by imported one

I. Eskandari; N. Sartipi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 298-311

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.46653

Abstract
  IntroductionResearchers frequently include multiple cultivars and fertility levels in field experiments. Therefore, the experiments sowing operation must represent a considerable saving in time and labor, compared to hand sowing. Greater flexibility in experimental design and setup could be achieved ...  Read More

Research Article Design and Construction
Fabrication and evaluation of a reservoir tillage machine to reduce runoff from farms with sprinkler irrigation systems

M. A. Rostami

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 312-321

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.38691

Abstract
  IntroductionNowadays, in a lot of farm land due to reasons such as high density, heavy textured soils, steep terrain and a large body of water at each irrigation, rapid and complete absorption of water in the soil does not happen and runoff will be accrued. Improvement of infiltration reduces runoff ...  Read More

Research Article Design and Construction
Design, development and test of the gearbox condition monitoring system using sound signal processing

M. Zamani; M. Aboonajmi; S. R. Hassan Beigi Bidgoli

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 322-335

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.47825

Abstract
  IntroductionOne of the ways used for minimizing the cost of maintenance and repairs of rotating industrial equipment is condition monitoring using acoustic analysis. One of the most important problems which always have been under consideration in industrial equipment application is confidence possibility. ...  Read More

Research Article
Genetic algorithm based on optimization of neural network structure for fault diagnosis of the clutch retainer mechanism of MF 285 tractor

S. F. Mousavi; M. H. Abbaspour-Fard; M. H. Aghkhani; E. Ebrahimi; A. Soheili Mehdizadeh

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 336-349

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.37726

Abstract
  Introduction The diagnosis of agricultural machinery faults must be performed at an opportune time, in order to fulfill the agricultural operations in a timely manner and to optimize the accuracy and the integrity of a system, proper monitoring and fault diagnosis of the rotating parts is required. ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
Modeling of the height control system using artificial neural networks

A. R. Tahavvor; Sh. Heidari; P. Zarrinchang

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 350-361

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.45162

Abstract
  IntroductionAutomation of agricultural and machinery construction has generally been enhanced by intelligent control systems due to utility and efficiency rising, ease of use, profitability and upgrading according to market demand. A broad variety of industrial merchandise are now supplied with computerized ...  Read More

Research Article Image Processing
Development and evaluation of a targeted orchard sprayer using machine vision technology

H. Asaei; A. A. Jafari; M. Loghavi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 362-375

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.37220

Abstract
  IntroductionIn conventional methods of spraying in orchards, the amount of pesticide sprayed, is not targeted. The pesticide consumption data indicates that the application rate of pesticide in greenhouses and orchards is more than required. Less than 30% of pesticide sprayed actually reaches nursery ...  Read More

Research Article
Comparison and technical evaluation of electrostatic, micronair and tractor-mounted lance sprayers in order to control (Carpocasa pomonella L) in apple orchards

F. Amirshaghaghi; M. Safari

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 376-383

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.36084

Abstract
  Introduction The efficiency and cost effectiveness of orchard pest management programs are influenced by the skills of managers and sprayer operators who evaluate orchard conditions and alter machine settings and operating techniques to optimize performance of sprayers. A combination of operational ...  Read More

Research Article
Evaluation of effective parameters on fiber separation from calotropis stems in mechanical methods

N. Tarabi; H. Mousazadeh; A. Jafari; J. Taghizadeh Tameh

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 384-395

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.40755

Abstract
  Introduction Calotropis is an evergreen and perennial shrub that grows in tropical areas of Iran and has valuable fibers in the bark of its stem. Fibers obtained from Calotropis stem have 75% cellulose. Tensile strength and modulus of the fibers is more than Cotton and elongation of the fibers is higher ...  Read More

Research Article
Field evaluation of cutter and feeder mechanism of chickpea harvester for lentil harvesting

S. Kamgar; F. Noori Gushki; H. Mustafavand

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 396-405

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.35790

Abstract
  Introduction The main producers of lentil are Canada, India, Nepal and China, respectively and Iran is the ninth producer in the world. The hand pulling is the usual method of lentil harvesting. Use of conventional combine because of short leg varieties, wide combine head in dry land and grain losses ...  Read More

Research Article
Simulation of neuro-fuzzy model for optimization of combine header setting

S. Zareei; Sh. Abdollahpour

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 406-416

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.43044

Abstract
  Introduction The noticeable proportion of producing wheat losses occur during production and consumption steps and the loss due to harvesting with combine harvester is regarded as one of the main factors. A grain combines harvester consists of different sets of equipment and one of the most important ...  Read More

Research Article
Determining the most suitable frequency and shaking time for olive harvesting by a pneumatic branch shaker

A. Rezaei; M. Loghavi; S. Kamgar; Y. Mehdipour

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 417-428

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.33205

Abstract
  Introduction Olive (Oleo europaea) includes about 20 species of small trees from Oleaceae family. This point should be considered that Iran has allocated only a small universal market to its olive products in spite of having high production potentials; so that about 23 provinces of this country can ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
Investigating and modeling the pyrolysis kinetic of leaves and stems of pistachio trees for biofuel production

M. Ostad Hoseini; A. Ghazanfari Moghaddam; H. Hashmipour-Rafsanjani; A. Ataei

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 429-439

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.34266

Abstract
  IntroductionThe lignocelluloses materials have high potential for producing various types of biofuels. These materials include various parts of plants, especially leaves and stems that are left without a specific usage after annual pruning. These residues can be used through slow or fast pyrolysis process ...  Read More

Research Article
Studying and optimizing the biodiesel production from mastic oil aided by ultrasonic using response surface method

B. Hosseinzdeh Samani; E. Fayyazi; B. Ghobadian; S. Rostami

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 440-450

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.37796

Abstract
  Introduction Biodiesel is a promising renewable substitute source of fuel produced from tree born oils, vegetable based oils, fats of animals and even waste cooking oil, has been identified as one of the key solutions for the alarming global twin problems of fossil fuel depletion and environmental degradation. ...  Read More

Research Article
Investigation of one-dimensional heat flow in a solarflat plate collector with sun tracing system

H. Samimi Akhijahani; A. Arabhosseini; M. H. Kianmehr

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 451-462

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.42071

Abstract
  Introduction Drying is one of the most common methods for storing food and agricultural products. During drying process, free water that causes the growth of microorganisms and spoilage of products is removed from the product. There are several methods for drying of agricultural products. one of the ...  Read More

Research Article
The study of some physical properties and energy aspects of potatoes drying process by the infrared-vacuum method

N. Hafezi; M. J. Sheikhdavoodi; S. M. Sajadiye; M. E. Khorasani

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 463-475

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.42536

Abstract
  Introduction Potato (Solanumtuberosum L.) is one of the unique and most potential crops having high productivity, supplementing major food requirement in the world. Drying is generally carried out for two main reasons, one to reduce the water activity which eventually increases the shelf life of food ...  Read More

Research Article
Comparison of biogas production from rapeseed and wheat residues in compound with cattle manure

M. Safari; R. Abdi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 476-487

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.45667

Abstract
  Introduction Seventy million tons of agricultural crops are produced from 18 million hectares of agricultural lands in Iran every year. Since 80% of the crops (wt. basis) ends up as residues, therefore, about 50 million tons of crop residues are generated annually the majority of which is burnt on field ...  Read More

Research Article
Ergonomic evaluation of tea farmers in north of Iran during plucking using body modeling

M. Javidi Gharache; M. Khojastehpour

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 488-498

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.34201

Abstract
  Introduction People in different jobs may face skeletal problems in their body due to poor physical conditions as a result of poor working conditions and inappropriate equipment. Harvesting tea is one of those jobs that are known as a very vigorous process and it requires hard work and perseverance. ...  Read More

Research Article
Increasing energy efficiency by geometric modification of hoe-type furrow opener

R. Rahimzadeh; Y. Ajabshirchi; Sh. Abdollahpour; A. Sharifi Malvajerdi; N. Sartipi; A. Mohammadi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 499-509

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.39793

Abstract
  Introduction Direct planting becomes more common in the recent years, because it conserves soil and water as well as it saves energy and time. However, this technology needs special implements such as seed planter. Given that direct planting is practiced in undisturbed lands, so it was needed to design ...  Read More

Research Article
Comparison of effects of machine performance parameters and energy indices of soybean production in conservation and conventional tillage systems

A. Sharifi Malvajerdi; H. R. Sadeghnezhad; A. Faraji

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 510-523

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.44870

Abstract
  Introduction Nowadays, agricultural systems are seeking economic, ecological and bioenvironmental goals for production of agricultural crops with protection and sustainability of the environment. Therefore, there is need to extend sustainable agricultural systems such as conservation agriculture. One ...  Read More

Research Article
Investigating the energy pattern of tomato production in Khorasan Razavi province

M. Shabanzadeh; R. Esfanjari Kenari; A. Rezaei

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 524-536

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.37724

Abstract
  Introduction While the world's population is growing, agricultural production is still based on the use of limited and non-renewable resources. In addition to the scarcity of resources, their continuous using over the long term, causes the widespread pollution, loss of soil fertility and low agricultural ...  Read More

Research Article
Predicting working days for secondary tillage and planting operation in fall

A. Kosari Moghaddam; H. Sadrnia; H. Aghel; M. Bannayan Aval

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 537-546

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.38089

Abstract
  Introduction The working day is an important component in selection and analysis of farm machinery systems. The number of working days is affected by various factors such as climate, soil characteristics and type of operation. Daily soil moisture models based on weather long-term data and soil characteristics ...  Read More

Short Paper Design and Construction
Design, fabrication, and evaluation of a wireless pull-type dynamometer

I. Ahmadi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016, Pages 547-556

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v6i2.45589

Abstract
  IntroductionMeasurement of the draft force exerted from agricultural machineries to the tractor and the calculation of the implement power requirements is important for agriculturalists in terms of machine design and tractor-machine matching . Therefore, studies about this issue have been started from ...  Read More