with the collaboration of Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME)
Research Article Design and Construction
Development and Evaluation of a Semi-automatic Cucumber Seed Extractor

I. Ahmadi; M. Golabadi; A. R. Eghtedari

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 453-466

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.69597.1032

Abstract
  IntroductionAccording to FAO, gherkin and cucumber have been cultivated in about 2.23 million hectares of farmlands around the globe, and about 78000 hectares of Iran agricultural fields have been devoted to gherkin and cucumber cultivation. However, large amounts of the cucumber seeds required in Iran ...  Read More

Research Article Design and Construction
Design and Construction of a Cabinet Dryer for Food Waste and Evaluation of its Kinetics and Energy Consumption

A. Khalo ahmadi; O. R. Roustapour; A. M. Borghaee

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 467-480

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.69918.1037

Abstract
  IntroductionProviding new solutions to control wet waste is one of the most important issues in maintaining public health. Drying will reduce the harmful effects on the environment by reducing moisture and the smell of wastes as well as easy transportation and disposal costs. The purpose of the design ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
Evaluation of a Chickpea Harvesting Header with Perforated Plate

A. Niazi; H. Golpira; H. Samimi Akhijahani

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 481-495

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.69403.1028

Abstract
  IntroductionOne of the biggest problems in growing legumes like peas is harvesting these types of crops. During the machine harvesting process the harvest loss is very high. Therefore, in most parts of Iran chickpea harvested by hand and this is very tedious. Based on the literature review there are ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
Energy Flow Simulation of the Uneven Span Glass Greenhouse with Special Structure using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

F. Motazedian; M. Taki; R. Farhadi; M. Rahmati-Joneidabad

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 497-513

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.70400.1038

Abstract
  IntroductionGreenhouse cultivation is the popular intensive kind of crop production with a yield per cultivated unit area more than 10 times higher compared to field crops. Greenhouse production requires the use of large amounts of energy, water, and pesticides and it usually generates huge quantities ...  Read More

Research Article Image Processing
Monitoring Rice Land Changes Using GIS and RS

A. Mesri; F. Rahimi-Ajdadi; I. Bagheri

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 515-527

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.69174.1025

Abstract
  IntroductionRice is the fourth most consumed grain worldwide. In recent years, monitoring the area under rice cultivation; as a strategic crop in Gilan province has become more important because of the uncontrolled migration of residents of the southern provinces to it. Remote sensing is one of the practical ...  Read More

Research Article Precision Farming
Distinguishing Rain-fed and Irrigated Crops in Hamadan Province Using Spectral Indices of Satellite Images

H. Mohamadi-Monavar; S. Zibazadeh

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 529-542

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.69074.1022

Abstract
  IntroductionRemote sensing methods for mapping farms and crops have been widely used in the last three decades. This method is applied to identify irrigated areas around the world (Alipour et al., 2014), although most of these studies are in areas with semi-arid climates and low rainfall or lack of rainfall ...  Read More

Research Article Precision Farming
A Data-driven Model for Predicting the Yield of Recoverable Sugar from Sugarcane

F. Nadernejad; D. M. Imani; M. R. Rasouli

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 543-558

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.69805.1034

Abstract
  IntroductionSugarcane is a strategic agricultural product and increasing productivity and self-sufficiency in its production is of special importance. The most important product of sugarcane is sugar. Various factors like climatic and management conditions affect the yield of sugarcane and recoverable ...  Read More

Research Article Bioenergy
Numerical Simulation of the Performance and Emission of a Diesel Engine with Diesel-biodiesel Mixture

S. R. Mousavi Seyedi; S. M. R. Miri

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 559-574

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.69149.1023

Abstract
  IntroductionIncreasing industrialization, growing energy demand, limited reserves of fossil fuels, and increasing environmental pollution have jointly necessitated for exploration of a substitute for conventional liquid fuels. Vegetable oils can be used as alternatives to petroleum fuels for engine operation. ...  Read More

Research Article Bioenergy
Investigating the Effect of Increasing Nano Cellulose to Diesel Fuel on Emission and Performance of Internal Combustion Engine

A. Waismoradi; M. E. Khorasani; H. Bahrami; S. M. Safieddin Ardebili; H. Zaki Dizaji

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 575-585

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.70608.1042

Abstract
  IntroductionToday, the number of diesel engines is increasing due to their high efficiency and low greenhouse gases. In the present study, the effect of adding nano cellulose as nanoparticles to diesel fuel on the performance parameters and emissions of diesel engine was investigated. Nano cellulose ...  Read More

Research Article The relationship between machine and soil
Investigating the Interaction between Soil and Cultivator Blade by Numerical Simulation and Validation of Results by Soil Bin Tests

H. Mahboub Yangeje; A. Mardani

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 587-599

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.70572.1041

Abstract
  IntroductionSeedbed preparation, seeding, and transplanting are usually based on mechanical soil tillage. Tillage by cutting, mixing, overturning, and loosening the soil can modify the physical, mechanical, and biological properties of soil. These days, because of soil protection, the use of tillage ...  Read More

Research Article Post-harvest technologies
Evaluation of Mechanical and Chemical Parameters of Okra with Chitosan Coating in Nano Packaging Films and Atmospheric Modified Conditions

A. Heydarian; E. Ahmadi; F. Dashti; A. Normohammadi

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 600-612

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.69257.1027

Abstract
  IntroductionThe quick deterioration of fruit and vegetables has led researchers to find a solution to increase the shelf life. Foodstuff packaging is a vital technology to maintain freshness, prevent deterioration, and physiological and mechanical damages, and increase the shelf life of fresh products. ...  Read More

Research Article Agricultural waste management
Economic Analysis and Evaluation of Grain Losses of Two Common Straw Collecting Combine Harvester: A Case Study, Azna County, Lorestan, Iran

H. Amiri; A. Asakereh; M. Soleymani

Volume 12, Issue 4 , December 2022, Pages 613-626

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2021.70758.1045

Abstract
  IntroductionWheat, is the most important crop in the world. In Iran, wheat is the most important and strategic agricultural crop, due to its vital role in providing food and feeding livestock. Because wheat harvesting operation has a significant share of total grain losses, it is considered as the most ...  Read More