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 6 (2016)
Volume 5 (2015)
Volume 4 (2014)
Volume 3 (2013)
Volume 2 (2012)
Volume 1 (2011)
Research Article Design and Construction
Development and evaluation of a vibratory-pneumatic pomegranate arils extractor

S. M. Nassiri; S. Samsami; M. Loghavi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 1-12

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.50038

Abstract
  Introduction Iran is a frontier of pomegranate fruit production in the world (with almost 40 % of the world`s production). However due to traditional processing operations is not ranked as the largest pomegranate exporter. Saveh, Neyriz and Ferdows are the top pomegranate producing cities in Iran. Pomegranate ...  Read More

Research Article Design and Construction
Design, construction and evaluation of solar flat-plate collector simulator based on the thermohydraulic coefficient

H. Rahmati Aidinlou; A. M. Nikbakht

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 13-25

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.47395

Abstract
  Introduction Increasing the area of absorber plate between the flowed air through the duct can be accomplished by corrugating the absorber plate or by using the artificial roughness underside of the absorber plate as the commercial methods for enhancing the thermohydraulic performance of the flat plate ...  Read More

Research Article
Testing and evaluation of a rototiller with new ridged blades

H. Gholami; D. Kalantari; M. Rajabi Vandechali

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 26-36

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.49810

Abstract
  Introduction Recently, employment of rotary tillers has been expanded in gardens and small farms, especially in the northern of Iran. However using the L-shaped blades in the conventional rotary tillers have some problems such as severe vibration problems, weeds stucking around the blades, forming the ...  Read More

Research Article
The selection of best tillage implements in terms of energy use efficiency using simple additive weighting methodology

K. Andekaeizadeh; M. J. Sheikhdavoodi; M. E. Khorasani

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 37-47

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.48464

Abstract
  Introduction Main part of energy consumption in agricultural mechanization is tillage operations therefore optimization of energy consumption in tillage operation is very important. A management method for system to optimize in agriculture is Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) methodology that this method ...  Read More

Research Article
Analysis of factors affecting the mechanical olive harvesting in Guilan province

H. Abedi; S. Firouzi; M. S. Allahyari

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 48-60

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.48003

Abstract
  Introduction Olive is one of the most valuable worldwide trees that produces useful products having high nutritional values. It is widely grown in many parts of world. The cost of olives hand picking is estimated to be about two-thirds of the total gross return of olive production. Therefore, various ...  Read More

Research Article Image Processing
Study of the operational parameters of crops turbine sprayer (turbo liner) on spray quality and diameter of droplets, using image processing

F. Behzadi Pour; M. Ghasemi-Nejad Raeini; M. A. Asoodar; A. Marzban; S. Abdanan Mehdizadeh

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 61-72

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.48194

Abstract
  Introduction Today, attention to safety and environmental issues in all sectors in agriculture, industry and services is very important. Chemical poisons play an important role in rapid progress of agricultural products. Every year about 25 to 35 percent of the world's crops are affected by insects, ...  Read More

Research Article
Application of generalized Hough transform for detecting sugar beet plant from weed using machine vision method

A. Bakhshipour Ziaratgahi; A. A. Jafari; Y. Emam; S. M. Nassiri; S. Kamgar; D. Zare

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 73-85

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.49959

Abstract
  Introduction Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) as the second most important world’s sugar source after sugarcane is one of the major industrial crops. The presence of weeds in sugar beet fields, especially at early growth stages, results in a substantial decrease in the crop yield. It is very important ...  Read More

Research Article
Fractal analysis of sound signals in SAMPO 3065 combine harvester

F. Mahdiyeh Broujeni; A. Maleki

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 86-96

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.44392

Abstract
  Introduction Nowadays, many studies were performed about noise source and its type and effects related to duration of sound emission. Most of these researches just report sound pressure level in frequency or time domain. These researches should be continued in order to find better absorber material in ...  Read More

Research Article
Mathematical simulation of heat and mass transfer in convectional drying of carrot, pretreated by ultrasound and microwave

R. Rostami Baroji; S. S. Seiiedlou Heris; J. Dehghannya

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 97-113

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.38881

Abstract
  Introduction Drying foods, fruits and vegetables is a suitable method to reduce post-harvest losses of the crops. Drying is considered as a simultaneous heat and mass transfer process. Various physical, chemical and nutritional changes occur during drying of foods and are affected by a number of internal ...  Read More

Research Article
Evaluation and comparing of natural and forced solar dryer for mint drying in Khuzestan province

J. Habibi Asl; L. Behbahani; A. Azizi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 114-125

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.48370

Abstract
  Introduction Many vegetables such as mint are highly seasonal in nature. They are available in plenty at a particular period of time in specific regions that many times result in market glut. Due to perishable nature, huge quantity of vegetables is spoiled within a short period. The post-harvest loss ...  Read More

Research Article
The effect of acoustic system variables on sound signals of Melon varieties

F. Khoshnam; S. R. Hassan Beigi Bidgoli; M. Namjoo; M. Doroozi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 126-139

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.44340

Abstract
  Introduction Cucumis melo includes a wide range of varieties. The acoustic is production, transmission and energy received form medium vibrations. Acoustic or sonic tests applies for grading productions, ripening determination of fruit firmness and sorting of broken eggs and so on in agriculture. Currently ...  Read More

Research Article
Non-destructive prediction of apple firmness during storage based on dynamic speckle patterns

B. Jamshidi; A. Arefi; S. Minaei

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 140-151

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.49413

Abstract
  Introduction In recent years, the determination of firmness as an important quality attribute of apple fruits has been widely noticed. Common methods for firmness measurement are destructive and cannot be applied in sorting lines. Therefore, development of a non-destructive, simple, fast, and the low-cost ...  Read More

Research Article
Investigation of voltage gradient and electrode type effects on processing time, energy consumption and product quality in production of Tomato Paste by ohmic heating

M. Torkian Boldaji; A. M. Borghaee; B. Beheshti; S. E. Hosseini

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 152-164

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.47150

Abstract
  Introduction Thermal processing has a huge impact on the textural attribute of the final food product and texture is a major factor contributing the overall quality of food. Ohmic heating is an advanced thermal processing method in which heat is internally generated within foods by passing an alternating ...  Read More

Research Article
Investigating the engine vibration in MF285 tractor effected by different blends of biodiesel fuel using statistical methods and ANFIS

A. Safrangian; L. Naderloo; H. Javadikia; M. Mostafaei; S. S. Mohtasebi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 165-176

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.52397

Abstract
  Introduction Vibrations include a wide range of engineering sciences and discuss from different aspects. One of the aspects is related to various types of engines vibrations, which are often used as power sources in agriculture. The created vibrations can cause lack of comfort and reduce effective work ...  Read More

Research Article
The effect of injection timing on energy and exergy analysis of a diesel engine with biodiesel fuel

A. Farhadi; S. Rostami; B. Ghobadian; Sh. Besharati

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 177-191

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.50058

Abstract
  Introduction Nowadays, due to higher environmental pollution and decreasing fossil fuels many countries make decisions to use renewable fuels and restrict using of fossil fuels. Renewable fuels generally produce from biological sources. Biodiesel is an alternative diesel fuel derived from the transesterification ...  Read More

Research Article
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of biogas generated from co-digestion of cow dung, municipal sewage and kitchen waste

M. Mahmoodi-Eshkaftaki; R. Ebrahimi; A. Ghasemi-Pirbaloti

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 192-203

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.47760

Abstract
  Introduction As reported by Sabetghadam (2005), 53.4, 36.3, 1.1, 8.9, and 0.2% of total energy consumption in Iran consisted of oil products, natural gas, coal, electricity energy, and modern energy sources, respectively. The modern energies included solar, biomass, wind and nuclear. The energy mix has ...  Read More

Research Article
Evaluation of heat transfer mathematical models and multiple linear regression to predict the inside variables in semi-solar greenhouse

M. Taki; Y. Ajabshirchi; S. F. Ranjbar; A. Rohani; M. Matloobi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 204-220

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.48924

Abstract
  Introduction Controlling greenhouse microclimate not only influences the growth of plants, but also is critical in the spread of diseases inside the greenhouse. The microclimate parameters were inside air, greenhouse roof and soil temperature, relative humidity and solar radiation intensity. Predicting ...  Read More

Research Article
Numerical analysis of using hybrid photovoltaic-thermal solar water heater in Iran

M. Mohammadi Sarduei; H. Mortezapour; K. Jafari Naeimi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 221-233

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.47426

Abstract
  Introduction Electrical performance of solar cells decreases with increasing cell temperature, basically because of growth of the internal charge carrier recombination rates, caused by increased carrier concentrations. Hybrid Photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) systems produce electrical and thermal energy simultaneously. ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
Study and modeling of changes in volumetric efficiency of helix conveyors at different rotational speeds and inclination angels by ANFIS and statistical methods

A. Zareei; R. Farrokhi Teimourlou; L. Naderloo; M. H. Komarizade

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 234-246

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.48118

Abstract
  Introduction Spiral conveyors effectively carry solid masses as free or partly free flow of materials. They create good throughput and they are the perfect solution to solve the problems of transport, due to their simple structure, high efficiency and low maintenance costs. This study aims to investigate ...  Read More

Research Article
Using of dimensional analysis to determine the parameters of gravity separator table device to minimize impurities in bulk lentils

H. Bagheri; M. Rasekh; M. H. Kianmehr

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 247-259

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.47484

Abstract
  Introduction Lentil (Lens culinaris medic) is an important and highly nutritious crop belonging to the family of legumes. Lentil is cultivated worldwide but competition with weeds is a problem affecting production and can reduce yield by more than 80%. The study on the separation of impurities in bulk ...  Read More

Research Article
Optimization of hydrodynamic cavitations reactor efficiency for biodiesel production by response surface methods (Case study: Sunflower oil)

H. Javadikia; Y. Nosrati; M. Mostafaei; L. Naderloo; M. Tabatabaei

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 260-269

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.51920

Abstract
  Introduction Biofuels are considered as one of the largest sources of renewable fuels or replacement of fossil fuels. Combustion of plant-based fuels is the indirect use of solar energy. Biofuels significantly have less pollution than other fossil fuels and can easily generate from residual plant material. ...  Read More

Research Article
Identifying and prioritizing customer requirements from tractor production by QFD method

H. Taghizadeh; M. Ziyaei Hajipirlu; V. Khederli; B. Shamsi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 270-284

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.46448

Abstract
  Introduction Discovering and understanding customer needs and expectations are considered as important factors on customer satisfaction and play vital role to maintain the current activity among its competitors, proceeding and obtaining customer satisfaction which are critical factors to design a successful ...  Read More

Research Article
Analysis of different inputs share and determination of energy Indices in broilers production in Mashhad city

H. Sadrnia; M. Khojastehpour; H. Aghel; A. Saiedi Rashk Olya

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 285-297

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.37205

Abstract
  Introduction The high energy consumption is one of the serious problems in poultry industry. The poultry industry consume about five percent of total energy sources in different countries, with consideration of losses, it increases up to 16-20%. In the year 2003 also, the Iranian chicken meat consumption ...  Read More

Research Article
Comparing between predicted output temperature of flat-plate solar collector and experimental results: computational fluid dynamics and artificial neural network

F. Nadi; S. Abdanan Mehdizadeh; O. Nourani Zonouz

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 298-311

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.59698

Abstract
  Introduction The significant of solar energy as a renewable energy source, clean and without damage to the environment, for the production of electricity and heat is of great importance. Furthermore, due to the oil crisis as well as reducing the cost of home heating by 70%, solar energy in the past two ...  Read More

Short Paper Design and Construction
Design and fabrication of an exprerimental model of a seeding unit with widthwise sugarcane scions seeding for use in sugarcane planter

A. Akbarnia

Volume 7, Issue 1 , 2017, Pages 312-321

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v7i1.45290

Abstract
  Introduction Sugarcane, a plant which sugar is extracted from, is planted in vast areas with hot and humid climate. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing order, are India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico. Sugarcane is a tropical, perennial ...  Read More