Fuzzy consequence modelling of hydrocarbon offshore pipeline

M. Kasaeyan; J. Wang; I. Jenkinson; M. R. Miri Lavasani

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, Pages 3-12

Abstract
  The traditional event tree analysis uses a single probability to represent each top event. However, it is unrealistic to evaluate the occurrence of each event by using a crisp value without considering the inherent uncertainty and imprecision a state has. The fuzzy set theory is universally applied to ...  Read More

The layered structure in exchange flows between two basins (Middle and Southern basins of the Caspian Sea)

A. A. Bidokhti; A. Shekarbaghani

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, Pages 13-22

Abstract
  Ocean waters often show layered structures especially where exchange flow between two basins occurs. These structures are often attributed to processes such as double.diffusive convection, internal waves, turbulent modulated mixing. In this paper by examining the vertical structures of temperature, salinity ...  Read More

Photocatalytic Degradation of Diazinon From Marine Source Using TiO2/SiO2 Thin Layer Coated on Glass

P. Aberoomand Azar; Sh. Moradi; Sh. Piramoon; A. Mashinchian Moradi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, Pages 23-28

Abstract
  TiO2 photo catalyst was prepared in presence of nano SiO2 and Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose (HPC) by sol gel method with Titanium Tetra IsoproPoxide (TTIP) as titanium precursor. Additional effect of HPC in preparation of nano catalyst, and photo catalyst properties measured and characterized by FT-IR, FT-Raman ...  Read More

Application of Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis on Oil and Gas Offshore Pipelines

M. R. Miri Lavasani; J. Wang; Z. Yang; J. Finlay

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, Pages 29-42

Abstract
  Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) as a Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) method is used to identify basic causes leading to an undesired event, to represent logical relation of these basic causes in leading to the event, and finally to calculate the probability of occurrence of this event. To conduct a quantitative ...  Read More

Genetic Identification of Symbiodinium in Genus Acropora off Farur Island, Persian Gulf

S. Rahmani; P. Ghavam Mostafavi; M. H. Shahhosseiny; Gh. Vosoughi; A. Faraji

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, Pages 43-50

Abstract
  Coral reefs which form some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth support many symbiotic relationships. Symbiodinium can provide up to 90% of a coral.s energy requirements. Temperature rise, turbid water and high salinity in the Persian Gulf were among the factors separating zooxanthellae from corals ...  Read More

A survey on the accumulation of heavy metals as indicator of oil pollution index (Vanadium and Nickel) in bivalve rock oyster (Saccostrea cucullata) in Qeshm Island coasts

A. Mashinchian Moradi; M. Jalali Mosallam; M. R. Fatemi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, Pages 51-58

Abstract
  In this study, the amount of nickel and vanadium elements in the soft tissues of rock oysters (Saccostrea cuculata) and sea water from coastal areas of Qeshm Island, the biggest island of Persian Gulf located in the south of Iran, were measured to evaluate the contamination of the aquatic environment ...  Read More

Feasibility Study of Building a Human Powered Hydrofoil Vessel

F. Azarsina

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, Pages 59-68

Abstract
  In this paper, a feasibility study of building a Human Powered Hydrofoil (HPH) vessel is reported. Hydrofoil vessels are a well-known class of high-speed crafts. In addition to high-speed operation, the hydrofoils have a reliable maneuvering capability, good stability and proper operation in waves. Also, ...  Read More

Population genetic of Eretmochelys imbricata in two Islands in the northern part of the Persian Gulf using microsatellite markers

P. Ghavam Mostafavi; Sh. Shahnavaz; M. Noroozi; M. R. Fatemi; M. H. Shahhosseiny; A. Mahvari

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, Pages 69-73

Abstract
  Nuclear markers such as microsatellites have allowed the identification of conservation and management populations of the Hawksbill turtles. In present study, eight microsatellite loci were studied. 60 samples of hawksbill turtles. flipper from Shidvar and Hormuz Islands have been surgically removed ...  Read More