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 8 (2018)
Volume 7 (2017)
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 Field Evaluation of a Cabbage Harvester Unit

A. Rezahosseini; K. Jafari Naeimi; H. Mortezapour

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 1-13

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.62703

Abstract
  Introduction Harvesting is one of the most difficult steps in cabbage production that is usually a costly intensive operation. Cabbage harvesting is often done by human labors in Iran. According to customs administration’s statistics, more than 54000 tons of cabbages have been exported from Iran ...  Read More

Research Article Design and Construction
Construction of a Seed Pod Husker and Evaluating with Soybean in Laboratory Scale

S. Hasantabar; S. R. Mousavi Seyedi; D. Kalantari

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 15-29

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.66218

Abstract
  Introduction Nowadays, due to growth and development of the husbandry and its worthiness in providing human basic needs, affecting parameters such as costs, efficiency and fuel consumption is significantly important. So, increasing the efficiency of threshing machine could lead us to huge savings in ...  Read More

Research Article
Appraisal of Fine Distribution in a Pilot-scale Silo in Different Filling Conditions

A. Nourmohamadi-Moghadami; D. Zare; Sh. Kamfiroozi; A. A. Jafari; M. A. Nematollahi; R. Kamali

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 31-48

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.69749

Abstract
  Introduction During filling a silo, granular material containing a range of particle sizes, the fine material accumulates under the filling point. The inclined surface of stationary bed particle which is formed in silos during filling process acts similar to a sieve through which the smaller particle ...  Read More

Research Article
Numerical Simulation of Conventional and Porch Patterns for Air Inlet Channel in Paddy Dryer

H. R. Gazor; O. R. Roustapour; R. Jahanian

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 49-59

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.63603

Abstract
  Introduction Long drying time and high energy consumption are the big problems in paddy drying using conventional batch type dryer. Besides, non-uniformity occurs in paddy rice dried and low milling quality. Paddy is over dried in lower layers and broken kernel chance increased in milling process. Using ...  Read More

Research Article
Determination of Damage Index of Olive Fruit (Koroneiky variety) in Different Harvesting Methods and Times in Golestan Province

A. Memari; H. Shamsabadi; M. H. Rahmati; M. H. Razzaghi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 61-72

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.62482

Abstract
  Introduction Olive is one of the plants, that has been cultivated for long in Iran. The average extracted oil is about 65 kg per tree. Four to five kg olives give approximately one liter oil. Olive harvesting problem, is one of the obstacles to development cultivation in Golestan province. Concurrency ...  Read More

Research Article
Use of Biospeckle Imaging to Measure Mechanical Properties of Apples in the Non-invasive Manner

O. Omidi-Arjenaki; D. Ghanbarian; M. Naderi-Boldaji; K. Mollazadeh

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 73-86

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.68953

Abstract
  Introduction The texture of fresh fruit is determined by the structural and mechanical properties of tissue. It depends on climate, maturity, variety and postharvest condition. During ripening, due to loss of turgor, degradation of starch and cell walls, the flesh of apple softens. The relationship between ...  Read More

Research Article
Evaluation of Vegetation Index of Greenhouse Tomato and Cucumber using non-destructive Sensors

B. Sepehr; H. Mohamadi-Monavar

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 87-98

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.67383

Abstract
  Introduction One of the most important factors in agricultural production is nitrogen which has a great impact on plant growing, yield performance and plant quality production. The optimum amount of nitrogen fertilizer is varied from fields to fields. There are some time consuming and costly ways to ...  Read More

Research Article
Comparison of Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic for Predicting the Moisture Ratio of Garlic and Shallot in a Fluidized Bed Dryer

M. Kaveh; Y. Abbaspour Gilandeh; R. Amiri Chayjan; R. Mohammadigol

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 99-112

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.66231

Abstract
  Introduction Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an important Allium crop in the world. Due to its therapeutic properties, it was cultivated in many countries. Furthermore, garlic is usually used as a flavoring agent; it may be used in the shape of powder or granule as a valuable condiment for foods. In addition ...  Read More

Research Article
Numerical Solution of Mass Transfer Process during Drying of Apple Slices Using Pseudospectral Method

A. Pasban; M. Mohebbi; H. Sadrnia; S. A. Shahidi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 113-122

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.63511

Abstract
  Introduction Convective air drying is one of the oldest and most popular drying methods. Designing and controlling the convective air drying needs the mathematical description of the moisture transfer during the drying process, known as drying kinetics. Fick’s second law of diffusion can be used ...  Read More

Research Article
Online Identification of Defect Bottles in Production Line of Soft Drink using Machine Vision

V. Rasooli Sharabiani; O. Farhangi; E. Taghinezhad

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 123-137

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.64834

Abstract
  Introduction Nowadays the packaging of a product is considered as a symbol of its quality and has a direct effect on its consumer-satisfaction and sales. The visual inspection method is much slower and more error-prone than that of automated method which is used for mass production. Also, this method ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
Modeling the Effective Parameters on Accuracy of Soil Electrical Conductivity Measurement Systems Using RBF Neural Network

J. Baradaran Motie; M. H. Aghkhani; A. Rohani; A. Lakziyan

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 139-154

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.66489

Abstract
  Introduction Presently, the loss of ground water levels and the increase in dissolved salts have given importance to the determination of salinity and the management of their variations in irrigated farms. Soil electrical conductivity is an indirect method to measure soil salts. The direct electrode ...  Read More

Research Article
Analysis of the Exergy of Combustion the Diesel and Biodiesel Fuel in a DI Diesel Engine

G. Khoobbakht

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 155-166

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.65150

Abstract
  IntroductionIn recent years, the exergy analysis method has been widely used in the design, simulation and performance assessment of various thermal systems. In this regard, this method may be applied to various types of engines for identifying losses and efficiencies. This analysis is based on the second ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
Modeling and Optimizing of the Energy Consumption of Moldboard Plow using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)

M. Mehrijani; J. Khodaei; S. Zareei

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 167-176

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.65908

Abstract
  Introduction Tillage as a preliminary step for agricultural production consumes large amounts of energy. Regarding the energy crisis and the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the indiscriminate use of fossil fuels, many efforts have been done to reduce energy consumption as much as possible. About half ...  Read More

Research Article
Energy Consumption Analysis and Environmental Impact Assessment of Grape Production in Hazavah Region of Arak City

P. Mohseni; A. M. Borghaee; M. Khanali

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 177-193

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.67645

Abstract
  Introduction Today, grapes are cultivated in a vast zone worldwide. Grapes are among the major horticultural produced in Iran and the country is ranked 10th in the world for the grape production. Therefore, efficient use of energy from this crop is very important. Energy is one of the principal requirements ...  Read More

Research Article
Study of Potential, Characteristics and Parameters of the Wind Energy Case study: Dehloran County

A. Omidi; R. Alimardani; M. Khanali

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 195-208

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.64905

Abstract
  Introduction Geographical location and climatic conditions are the important factors affecting the wind energy potential of each region. Iran is a vast country with different climates and the exploitation of its wind energy needs to study and research on the meteorological data. In the study area during ...  Read More

Research Article Design and Construction
Fabrication and Evaluation of a Portable Biomass Stove for Implementing in Regions without Access to Natural Gas Distribution Network

M. A. Ebrahimi-Nik; A. Rohani

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 209-220

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.66670

Abstract
  Introduction More than 40 percent of the world population is now dependent on biomass as their main source of energy for cooking. In Iran, the lack of access roads and inefficient transportation structure have made some societies to adopt biomass as the main energy source for cooking. In such societies, ...  Read More

Research Article
Locating Advisory and Agricultural Engineering Service Network using Set Covering Model

M. Zangeneh; A. Akram

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 221-233

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.65741

Abstract
  Introduction In this research, a part of the requirements for the establishment of a network of consultancy, agricultural engineering and technical services in the agricultural sector, which is related to the location of these centers, has been reviewed. The location of these centers has been done through ...  Read More

Research Article
Prioritizing the Power Arrival in Khuzestan Province Agriculture using FAHP and FTOPSIS

A. Keshvari; A. Marzban

Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2019, Pages 235-251

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.v9i1.69258

Abstract
  Introduction Understanding the status of tractor power in any region is a key factor in setting a mechanization planning to improve the capacity of mechanized operations. For this reason, it is necessary that the available tractor power in each region meet the needs of agricultural operations in the ...  Read More