ID: 65311
Title: Role Of Aeration On Vermicomposting Of Pre-Processed Vegetable Waste
Author: PL. Senthilkumar and P. Sivaguru
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (2) February. 21 page 154-164 2021.
Subject: Role Of Aeration On Vermicomposting Of Pre-Processed Vegetable Waste
Keywords: Vermicomposting, Engineered vermicomposting, Biomass growth, artificial aeration
Abstract: The bench-scale experimental study aims in accelerating the vermicomposting process by modifying the conventional vermicomposting into engineered vermicomposting. The acceleration was done by enhancing the vermi environment and encourage the worms to participate actively in the digestion process. The engineered process composes of pre-processing the waste and augmenting air artificially with airflow rate of 0.62 L/min in the Vermibin. The aeration was done in vertically elevated Vermibin with five different airflow durations (2 hr, 4 hr, 6 hr, 8 hr and 10 hr) by naming the bin as A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5, respectively. The optimum airflow duration was identified based on the substrate volume reduction and biomass growth in the Vermibin. In parallel, the nutrient status of vermicast also assessed, in order to characterize the vermicast generated in the reactors. Results reveal that 4 hr aeration with airflow rate of 0.67 L/min performance better and provide suitable environment for vermicomposting process.
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Literature cited 1: Suthar, S. 2008. Bioremediation of aerobically treated distillery sludge mixed with cow dung by using an epigeic earthworm Eisenia fetida. Environmentalist. 28:76-84.
Kaur, A., et al. 2010. Cocomposting with and without Eisenia fetida for conversion of toxic paper mill sludge to a soil conditioner. Bioresour. Tech., 101:8192-8198.
Literature cited 2: Sonowal, P., M. Khwairakpam and A.S. Kalamdhad. 2013. Stability analysis of dewatered sludge of pulp and paper mill during vermicomposting. Waste Biomass Valorization. 5:19-26.
Raphael, K. and K. Velmourougane. 2010. Chemical and microbiological changes during vermicom-posting of coffee pulp using exotic (Eudrilu eugeniae) and native earthworm (Perionyx ceylanesis) species. Biodegradation. 10:9442-9444.
ID: 65310
Title: Study Of The Influence Of Environmental Factors On Microbial Abundance In Various Ambient Conditions
Author: K. Arouya, S. Ibn Ahmed, H. Tabyaoui, H. Taouil, J. Naoura and S. Oulkheir
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (2) February. 21 page 141-153 2021.
Subject: Study Of The Influence Of Environmental Factors On Microbial Abundance In Various Ambient Conditions
Keywords: Statistical analyses, Microbiological and physico-chemical pollution, Oued Larbaa and its tributaries, Northern Morocco
Abstract: The objective of this study is to study the spatio-temporal dynamics of different bacterial populations of faecal origin (total aerobic mesophilic flora, faecal coliforms, total coliforms, faecal Streptococci and sulphite-reducing anaerobes) as a function of physico-chemical variables at the level of the Oued Larbaa and its tributaries. In order to illustrate the impact of physico-chemical parameters on the distribution of bacterial flora in this aquatic ecosystem, a multi-dimensional statistical study using principal component analysis (PCA) in combination with hierarchical ascending classification (HAC) was carried out during two different environmental conditions (summer and rainy season). Our results showed that the distribution of faecal microorganisms in the environment is most often influenced by environmental factors in the receiving environment, in particular biodegradable organic matter, dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, pH, temperature, as well as parameters indicative of water mineralization in terms of electrical conductivity, salinity, dry residues and total dissolved solids. These correlations established between bacterial loads and environmental factors significantly control the survival of these bacteria, which become more or less adapted to these environmental changes and maybe the cause of possible infection. This variation in the level of bacterial contamination is further accentuated by the input of raw domestic wastewater discharges and the practice of market gardening on the banks of this ecosystem, which is very much frequented by livestock and domestic animals.
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Literature cited 1: Shuval, H., et al. 2005. Wastewater irrigation in developing countries: Health effects and technical solutions. World Bank Technical Paper No.51. World Bank, Washington, D.C.
Aslan-Yilmaz, A., E. Okus and S. Övez. 2004. Bacteriological indicators of anthropogenic impact prior to and during the recovery of water quality in an extremely polluted estuary, Golden Horn, Turkey. Mar. Poll. Bulletin. 49:951-958.
Literature cited 2: Bennani, M., et al. 2012. Influence of environmental factors on fecal bacteria loads in the Mediterranean coast of Morocco. European J. Sci. Res., 71(1):24-35.
Ghazali, D. and A. Zaid. 2013. Study of the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of the waters of the Ain Salama-Jerri spring (Meknes region – Morocco). Larhyss j., 12:25-36.
ID: 65309
Title: The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Blessing For Planetary Health Amidst Climate Crisis
Author: Aveek Ghosh, Rubaid Naskar and Sushovan Sarkar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (2) February. 21 page 130-140 2021.
Subject: The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Blessing For Planetary Health Amidst Climate Crisis
Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Environment, One health, Planetary health, Climate crisis
Abstract: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in late December 2019 has led to the global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Due to its large infectivity and transmissibility, the spread of COVID-19 has put lives and livelihoods at risk. Even though the COVID-19 global outbreak has been termed a defining event, the wider implications have been felt for a longer period. In recent decades, there have been growing concerns within the health and environmental sectors due to climate emergency. Noticeably, there has been a marked increase in the frequency of extreme events, zoonotic diseases and climate-related disasters, posing a substantial threat to society while pushing them beyond their carrying capacity. Thus, the ongoing pandemic and climate crisis may have a tenuous causal association. Conversely, the outbreak has also emanated multiple positive environmental manifestations. The pandemic has resulted in cleaner air and water, alongwith a significant reduction in the emission levels while allowing wildlife and biodiversity to bounce back. The current study aims to assess the immediate and short-term effects of the pandemic while forecasting the medium and long-term impact on the global environment. The study explores the possibility of adopting a global blueprint using the concept of one health and planetary health for long-term sustainability. This study can be a great help for environmental scientists, policymakers and climate professionals to formulate environment responsive climate action plans in a post-pandemic world.
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Literature cited 1: Smith, K. F., et al. 2014. Global rise in human infectious disease outbreaks. J. Royal Society, Interface. 11(101). DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2014.0950.
Bloom, D. E. and D. Cadarette. 2019. Infectious disease threats in the twenty-first century: Strengthening the global response. Frontiers Immunol., 10:549. DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00 549.
Literature cited 2: UNDP. 2020. COVID-19 pandemic: Humanity needs leadership and solidarity to defeat the coronavirus: UNDP response. United Nations Development Programme.
Acter, T., et al. 2020. Evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: A global health emergency. The Sci. Total Env., 730. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138996
ID: 65308
Title: Assessment Of Toxicity Of Marine Sediment And Aromatic Hydrocarbon Samples Using Marine Algal Toxicity And Phytotoxicity Tests
Author: Bright O. Uba, Edna I. Chukwura, Ebele L. Okoye, Ify O. Emmy-Egbe Ubani and Onyedikachi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (2) February. 21 page 123-129 2021.
Subject: Assessment Of Toxicity Of Marine Sediment And Aromatic Hydrocarbon Samples Using Marine Algal Toxicity And Phytotoxicity Tests
Keywords: Acute toxicity, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Aromatic hydrocarbons, Sinapsis alba, Marine sediment
Abstract: The aim of this study is to assess the toxicity of marine sediment and representative aromatic hydrocarbon samples on the growth of microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum and the seed of Sinapsis alba. The methods employed for the toxicological evaluation involve physico-chemical analysis of the marine sediment, marine algal toxicity test using microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum and phytotoxicity testing using Sinapsis alba (mustard seed). The results showed that both Abonema and Nembe waterside sediment samples had higher fractions of physico–chemical parameters than Onne sampled locations. Marine algal toxicity testing revealed that the positive control (K2Cr2O7) had the highest EC50 value of 8.07±0.03 mg/L with CV and r2 values of 68.61% and 0.99 while pyrene Nembe sediment had the least EC50 value of 4.63±0.01 mg/L with CV and r2 values of 78.27% and 0.98 with very strong significant positive linear relationship between an algal number and sample concentrations (P<0.05). The phytotoxicity testing also showed that the most inhibitory effect was produced by pyrene + Onne sediment sample with GI and CV values of 7.14±0.023% and 0.37% while the least inhibitory effect was produced by xylene + distilled water sample with GI and CV values of 28.57±0.03% and 0.18%. These observations revealed aquatic and terrestrial toxicity potentials of these test samples and prompt measures should be deployed to abate their menace in the Rivers State marine environment.
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Literature cited 1: Moffat, A.O. and P. Linden. 2005. Perception and reality. J. Env. Sci. Tech., 1: 283-297.
Okpokwasili, G.C. and L.O. Odokuma. 1990. Effect of salinity on biodegradation of oil spill dispersants. Waste Manage., 10: 141-146.
Literature cited 2: Okpokwasili, G.C. 1996. Microbial degradation of petroleum hydrocarbon by brackish water isolates in Nigerian wetlands. In The Nigerian man and the biosphere, Ed T.V.I. Akpata and M.A.B. Okoli. National Committee, USA. pp 138-146.
Kadafa, A.A. 2012. Oil exploration and spillage in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Civil Env. Res., 2: 38-51.
ID: 65307
Title: Assessment of Ganga river water quality in Allahabad
Author: Shrestha Singh and Satyendra Nath
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 770-775 2019.
Subject: Assessment of Ganga river water quality in Allahabad
Keywords: Water quality assessment, Ganga River, parameters
Abstract: The earth is full of natural resource needed for the development of mankind. The day by day increased demand has developed new methods of water quality assessment and management. The study was carried out for the river water quality assessment of three different sites of Allahabad. Watr is a basic resource for sustaining all human activities, so its provision in desired quantity and quality is most important. The parameters, like temperature, pH, EC, DO, BOD3, total hardness, Mg hardness, alkalinity, chloride, turbidity, TDS, sulphate an MPN were analyzed as standards of APHA. All the physico-chemicl and biological parameters of Ganga River water at Allahabad are within permissible limits prescribed by BIS except BOD3, chloride and MPN which exceed the limits in the month of March and April.
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Literature cited 1: Praveen ,A. et al. 2013.Physico-chemical properties of the water of river Ganga at Kanpur. Int. J. Computational Eng. Res., 3: 134-137.
Singh, K.P. et al. 2004.Multivariate statistical techniques for the evaluation of spatial and temporal variations in water quality o Gomti river (India)- A case study. Water Res., 38: 3980-3992.
Literature cited 2: Gupta, D. M. Shaili and D.S. Negi. 2016.Comparative analysis of physico-chemical parameter of major tributaries of the river Ganga in Uttarakhand.The Eng. J. Application and Scopes.1.
Shrivastava, A.S. A. Tandon and R. Kumr. 2015.Water quality management plan for Patalganga river for drinking purpose and human health safety.Int.J.Scintific.Res.in Env. Sci., 3:71-86.
ID: 65306
Title: Towards greener Machining: A revie of power saving in EDM of AMC for sustainability
Author: Sweety Mahanta ,M.Chandrasekaran, Sutanu Samanta and M. Thirugnasambandam
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 763-769 2019.
Subject: Towards greener Machining: A revie of power saving in EDM of AMC for sustainability
Keywords: Greener machining, Power saving, Electrical discharge machining, Aluminium matrix composites, Sustainability, CO2 emissions
Abstract: Power or energy saving is important for manufacturing industries towards achieving in today; s industrial scenario to achieve overall efficiency. The global focus of manufacturing sectors is towards achieving sustainable manufacturing for obtaining ecological and environmental safety. Sustainable machining of components with reduced energy requirement during machining is a n essential aspect of economic manufacturing of quality products with environmental friendliness. The consumption of electric power is the major consumed during machining will lead towards a greener machining by reducing costs as well as threats to the environment .In this paper , we have carried out a detailed review on the electrical discharge machining 9EDM) investigation with a focus on power saving in machining of the metal matrix composites (MMCs )which have a wide application in the field of automotive ,space and defence sectors due to higher strength and light weight , low processing cost and having isotropic properties .The review of the literature clearly indicates the need for research to optimize the machining parameters and make the manufacturing activities sustainable. There is a scope for intensive research is sustainable machining of aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) reinforced with nanomaterials with an extended scope of considering environmental aspect with saving in power consumption during machining.
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Literature cited 1: Suryanarayanan, K.R, Praveen and S. Raghuraman. Silicon carbide reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites for aerospace applications: A literature review .Int.J.Innov. Res. Sci, Eng.,2 (11).
Velmurugan,C., et al.2011.Experimental investigations on machining characteristics of AI 6061 hybrid metal matrix composites processed by electrical discharge machining. Int. J. Eng. Sci. Tech.,3 (8): 87-101.
Literature cited 2: Schultz, B.F. Ferguson and P.K. Rohatgi. 2011.Microstructure and hardness of Al2O3 nanoparticle reinforced Al-Mg composites fabricated by reactive wetting and stir mixing. Mater. Sci. Eng. A 530-87-97.
Mohan, B.A., Rajadurai and K.G. Satyanarayana.2002. effect of SiC and rotation of electrode on electric discharge machining of Al-SiC composite. J. Meter. Processing Tech, 124 (3): 297-304.
ID: 65305
Title: Seasonal profile of Heavy metals in the water samples of Bhopal Industrial area
Author: Veethika Tilwankar, Swapnil Rai and S.P.Bajpai
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 758-762 2019.
Subject: Seasonal profile of Heavy metals in the water samples of Bhopal Industrial area
Keywords: Heavy metals, industrial, concentration, contaminants
Abstract: Water is a crucial asset, essential for the survival of all biological systems. The quality of water is degraded throughout the glob due to over exploitation, industrialization, urbanization and pollution. The surface and groundwater-are contaminated with a number of pollutants, like heavy metals, pesticides and biological contaminants. The use of contaminated water for irrigation, domestic and household purposes would lead to various diseases and infection in humans and other organisms. The present investigation was undertaken to analyze the existence of various metals in the water samples of two industrial areas of Bhopal region, namely Govindpura and Mandideep. All the samples were analyzed for the presence of lead (Pb), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), arsenic 9As), mercury (Hg) and fluoride (F). The result shows existence of Pb, Cu and Zn in all the water samples while Ni, As, Hg and F was not detected in any sample. The seasonal variations in the concentrations of heavy metals were also found.
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Literature cited 1: Rai, Swapnil, et al. 2011a.Concentration of the heavy metals in Aloe vera L (Aloe barbadensis Miller) leaves collected from different geographical locations of India. Annals of Biological Res., 2 (6): 575-579.
Rai, Swapnil, et al. 2011b.Comparative study of some physico-chemical parameter of soil irrigated with sewage water and canal water of Dehradun city. Archives of Appl. Sci. Res., 3 (2): 318-325.
Literature cited 2: Tilwanker, Veethika, Swapnil Rai and S.P. Bajpai. 2016.Heavy metals in river. A review. IJARIIE. 2 (3): 785-788.
Evanko, C.R. and D.A. Dzombak. 1997.Remediotion of metals contaminated soils and groundwater Remediation Technologies Analysis Centre, Pittsburg. E series: TE97-01.
ID: 65304
Title: An experimental study of anerobic digestion of flower waste with simultaneous improvement in biogas production
Author: Milind B.Kulkarni and Pravin M.Ghanegaonkar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 752-757 2019.
Subject: An experimnetal study of anerobic digestion of flower waste with simultaneous improvement in biogas production
Keywords: Anerobic digestion, flower waste, chemical pretreatment, Methane enrichment, hydrogen sulphide removal
Abstract: Flower waste from famous Indian temples situated along the banks of rivers s traditionally disposed of in the rivers or landfill, causing Environemtal pollution. Anerobic digestion of flower waste is an energy proficient solution this problem in the Indian scenario. The present experimental study deals with the generation of biogas using flower waste feedstock, improvement in biogas generating at reduced pretreatment cost and improvement of biogas quality by using chemical absorption technique. Alkaline chemical pretreatment using sodium carbonate is effective in improving the biogas generation by 106% with simultaneous reduction in the cost of pretreatment up to 96%, as compared to sodium hydroxide pretreatment. The contaminants, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide in biogas restrict its widespread applications. In the present study, the methane content of biogas is enriched up to 96.91% using chemical absorption technique in packed column reactors. Another experimental run gives hydrogen sulphide removal efficiency of92.41 % from biogas, to minimize the corrosion and health hazards of hydrogen sulfide. Large scale application of these techniques can propagate floral waste as a sustainable energy source for Indian temples and a reduction in river pollution.
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Literature cited 1: Rashed, M. and S. Toril. 2015.Removal of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) from biogas using zero-valent iron. J. Clean Energy Tech., 3: 428-432.
Monnet, F. 2003.An introduction to anaerobic digestion of organic wastes. Final report.
Literature cited 2: Mittal, S., E. Ahlgen and P. Shukla. 2018.Barriers to biogas dissemination in India: A review. Energy Policy.112:361-370.
Mandal, T. and N.K. Mandal. 1997.Comparative study of biogas production from different waste materials. Energy Convers. Manage., 38 (7): 679-683.
ID: 65303
Title: Level of correlation in the depth of groundwater wells: Iron and chloride
Author: Ronny, Erlani and Jasman
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 746-751 2019.
Subject: Level of correlation in the depth of groundwater wells: Iron and chloride
Keywords: Dug well, contamination, groundwater, water quality.
Abstract: Groundwater quality in each region is not always the same, this influenced by climate factors, lithology, time, human activities. The purpose of the research that conducted was to see the relationship among the depth of groundwater wells in two different study locations on the concentration of iron (Fe) and chloride (Cl) levels in each sample. This research located i n Mattoro Baji Village, Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi and Sindulang Satu Uabn village, Manadocity, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The research sample amounted to 18 in the form of bottles of groundwater well samples which evenly taken at the study site. TDS meter is used to quantify Fe concentration and chlorine meter for CI levels in samples. The outcomes of the study showed that there was no noteworthy relationship between the depth of groundwater wells and the levels of concentration of Fe and Cl. Conditions that are still not contaminated by changes caused by the environment, industrial waste and seawater intrusion.
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Literature cited 1: Cheng, A.H.D. 2000.Multilayered aquifer systems: Fundamentals and application. CRC Press.
Gelhar, L.W.1993.Stachastic subsurface hydrology, Printice Hall.
Literature cited 2: Dunhe, T. and L.B. Leopold. 1978.Water in environmental planning. Macmillan.
Fired, J.J1975. Groundwater pollution (vol4). Elsevier.
ID: 65302
Title: Nutrient deficiency detection and classification of plant leaf disease due to environmental degradation
Author: R.Jagan,X.Anitha Mary and Reena Roselin Raj
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 740-745 2019.
Subject: Nutrient deficiency detection and classification of plant leaf disease due to environmental degradation
Keywords: Nutrient deficiency, image processing, support vector machine, plant disease detection and classification
Abstract: The nutrient status of plant can be affected due to environmental changes. Also the use of fertilizers in agriculture can also contributes to environmental pollution. The aim of this paper is to provide nutrient deficiency detection and classification of leaf diseases in maize crop using image processing techniques. Human beings are prone to error in detection of plant leaf diseases. Most of the plant diseases are caused by bacteria, virus and fungi. This paper addresses a solution for pant leaf nutrient deficiency and diseases based on colour, texture and shape that might affect the crop and give accurate solution to the farmer and improve the productivity. Also, it helps the farmers to use appropriate chemical for the land and to find the application injuries in the field crop. This paper also presents an automatic detection of plant nutrient detection, classification and bacteria infected disease using image segmentation technique. Simulation has been done in MATLAB environment. The performance of the method is analyzed with respect to accuracy. The proposed method of nutrient deficiency detection is simple, robust an require less computational time.
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Literature cited 1: Singh, Vijai and A.K. Misra .2017.Detection of plant leaf diseases using image segmentation and soft computing techniques. Information Processing in Agriculture, 4: 41-49.
Rothe, P.R. and R.V. Kshirsagar. 2014.Automated extraction of digital images features of three kinds of cotton leaf diseases. Internatioanl Conference of Electronics, communication and computational engineering (IEEE 2014.)
Literature cited 2: Gulhane, Viraj A. and Ajay A. Gurjar. 2011.Detection of diseases on cotton leaves and its possible diagnosis. Int .J. Image Processing.5:590-598.
Dhaygude, Sanjay B. and Nitin P.Kumbhar.2013.Agricultural plant leaf disease detection using image processing. Int. J. Advanced Res.in Electrical , Electronics and Instrumentation Eng., 2 (1) :599-602.
ID: 65301
Title: Comparison of performance and emission characterisitcs of DIdieel engine by using jwain and Cinnamon biodiesel blend with diesel
Author: J.Senthil Kumar and B.R. Ramesh Bapu
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 734-739 2019.
Subject: Comparison of performance and emission characterisitcs of DIdieel engine by using jwain and Cinnamon biodiesel blend with diesel
Keywords: Alternate fuel, biodiesel, brake thermal efficiency, specific fuel consumption, jwain biodiesel, Cinnamon biodiesel
Abstract: In India, current oil consumption rate is 4.2 million barrels/day. India currently is the 3rd largest soil consumer after the United States and China followed by Japan. In India, oil demand increases every year due to rapid development in industrial and transportation sectors. We import 70% of our oil demands which is economically disadvantageous for a fast-growing country, like India. So, to come over this problem, biodiesel can be a better solution. This study is mainly focused on comparing the performance and emission properties of cinnamon biodiesel fuel with ajwain biodiesel. Both biodiesels were blended in 10%, 20 % and 30% in volume with pure diesel fuel land 30 ppm of cerium oxide is added and tested in a four-stroke, single cylinder diesel engine, DI, under different engine brake powers (0.09, 0.9, 1.73, 2.62, 3.39 in kW) and 1500 rpm. Final results show that cinnamon biodiesel fuel (10 % of cinnamon biodiesel and 90 % pure diesel) gives better performance than all other combinations as well as the ajwain biodiesel.
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Literature cited 1: Ganapathy, T.R. P.Gakkhar and K.Murugesan.2011.Influence o injection timing on performance combustion and emission characteristics of jatropha biodiesel engine.Appl.Energy.88 (12): 4376e86.
Atadashi, I.M. et al. 2012.Production of biodiesel using high free fatty acid feedstocks. Renew. Sust. Energy Rev., 16 (5): 3275e785.
Literature cited 2: Chauhan, B.S., N. Kumar and H.M. Cho.2012.A study on the performance and emission of a diesel fueled with jatropha biodiesel oil and its blends. Energy. 37 (1): 616e22.
Abedin, M.J. et al.2014.Performance, emissions and heat losses of palm and jatropha biodiesel blends in a diesel engine. Ind. Crops Prod., 59:96-104.
ID: 65300
Title: Thermoelectricity: A pollution free green technology to over come the energy crisis
Author: Jaspal Singh and S.S. Verma
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 728-733 2019.
Subject: Thermoelectricity: A pollution free green technology to over come the energy crisis
Keywords: Energy crisis, Thermoelectricity, Thermo emf, Magnetic field
Abstract: The paper presents the importance of thermolectric materials towards energy production from any of the domestic or industrial regions where the waste heat is avialble. This technology is pollution free and regarded as green technology over the last few years. In this research work has classical thermoelectric materials (Fe, Cu, nichrome and constantan) from the market are framed as the thermocouples and their thermo emf generation characteristics are investigated in the normal mode and then under the effect of applied magnetic field of various magnitudes. The effect of magnetic fields was studied in order to enhance the magnitude of thermo emf as well as the generation of thermo power in some specific directions. Hence, the findings can lead a way towards the pollution free energy production with cheap, safe and non-toxic materials in the safe environment of operation and designing.
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Literature cited 1: Ghoshal, U. and A.Guha.2009.Efficient switched thermoelectric refrigerators for cold storage applications. J. Electronic Materials.38: 1148-1153.
Nnanana Agwu, A.G. et al.2009.Assessment of thermoelectric module with nanofluid heat exchanger. Appl. Thermal Eng., 29:491-500.
Literature cited 2: Choi, H.S.S., Yun and K.I., Whang. 2007.Development of a temperature-controlled car-seat system utilizing thermoelectric device. Appl. Thermal Eng.,27: 2841-2849.
Kumr, V.J., Singh and S.S.Verma.2009.Performance comparison of some common thermocouples for wastes heat utilization . Asian J.Chemistry.21:5062-5067.
ID: 65299
Title: Groundwater quality an its role in endemic kidney diseases-A case study at North-east coast (Uddanam) of Srikakulam district
Author: H.Ramamohan, I.Sudhakar and V. Maruti Prasad
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 719-727 2019.
Subject: Groundwater quality an its role in endemic kidney diseases-A case study at North-east coast (Uddanam) of Srikakulam district
Keywords: Groundwater, water depth, wter quality,potble use, chronic kidney diseases
Abstract: Groundwater level and quality can be obtained through representative sampling. The important attributes of groundwater regime monitoring are water level, water quality and temperature. Marks of groundwater geochemistry, like water levels and quality are determined in the north-east coast of Srikakulam district, A.P. in order to establish a link among chronic kidney diseases (CKD), water quality and depth to water. While the groundwater is used for potable purposes, its quality and depth is of major concern, water is influenced by geogenic elements with depth. The present research concentrated on kidney inflicted areas and has compared the results with non-inflicted areas from March 2014 to February 2015., where majority of people were using groundwater as their potable sources. The survey conducted and non-inflicted areas. The in-situ analysis was intended to perpetuate the water quality for pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon seasons at the study area. Though both the divisions are meeting the required desirable limits division tow exhibiting more kidney patients. Specially TDS shows much influence over the function of kidneys. In division two 33% of the stations are not possessing required acceptable limits. However, it is not clear whether TDS is influencing the kidney failure or not. Some deviations are still observed in EC an TDS.
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Literature cited 1: Subramani,T., L.Elango and S.R.Damodarasamy.2005.Groundwater quality and its stability for drinking water quality and its stability for drinking agricultural use Chithar river basin, Tamil Nadu.Env.Geol., 47:1099-1110.
Nickson, R.T. et al. 2005.Arsenic and other drinking water quality issues, Muzaffargarh district, Pakistan. Appl. Geochem., 20:55-68.
Literature cited 2: Agarewal,V. and M.M.Jagetia.1997.Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality in Udaipur city, Rajasthan. National Conference on Dimensions of environmental stress in India.Vadodara.
Durvey ,V.S. et al.1997.Handbook on methodology of water quality assessment. Rajasthan Agricultural University.
ID: 65298
Title: Screening of process parameters influencing the biosorption of textile effluents using Plackett-Burman design
Author: R.Venkatraghavan and R.Thiruchelvi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 712-718 2019.
Subject: Screening of process parameters influencing the biosorption of textile effluents using Plackett-Burman design
Keywords: Biosorpton, Gracilaria corticata, statistical approach, Plackett-Burman, decolourization, UV spectrophotometer
Abstract: Biosorption of textile dye effluents using marine red macroalgae Gracilaria corticata as a low-cost adsorbent and its potential was evaluated. The process parameters responsible for adsorption of dye from aqueous solution. such as pH (4-8), temperature (30-40°C), initial dye concentration (10-20%), biomass concentration (1-10 g/L), agitation/static and time (120-180 min) were optimized using the statistical approach. Plackett-Burman design of factorial design method was used to identify the most significant parameters affecting the rate of biosorption. The resultant decolourization of the effluent before and after biosorption were compared using UV spectrophotometer. The predicted values and the experimental parameters, namely biomass concentration, pH, dye concentration and static-agitation (P<0.05) showed a very good sign in the decolourization process.
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ID: 65297
Title: phytostabilization of Cr (VI) and growth promotion i nTagetes patula L. by plant growth promoting bacteria
Author: Prasant K. Gahan, Aradhana Basu, Swati S. Panda, Manasa Kumr Panda an Nabin K. Dhal
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (8) August. 19 page 704-711 2019.
Subject: phytostabilization of Cr (VI) and growth promotion i nTagetes patula L. by plant growth promoting bacteria
Keywords: Chromium uptake, Cr (VI) reduction, PGP, Hexavalent chromium
Abstract: Hexavalent chromium pollution is a global threat has accelerated dramatically due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Toxic chromium affects both microbial diversity as well as reduce the growth of the plants. Chromium reducing the plant growth promoting PGPR species significantly improved growth of marigold plant grown in the presence of different concentrations of chromium in shoots compared to plants grown in the absence of bio-inoculant. Results showed that inoculation improved plant growth parameters significantly compared to un-inoculated plants. In inoculated pots Cr (VI) contents were decreased in soil up to 62 % while plant analysis for Cr VI) revealed that inoculation decreased uptake and translocation of Cr (VI) from soil to the aerial parts of plant. Concentration of Cr (VI) was up to 36 % less in roots and 60 % less in shoots as compared to uninoculated plants grown in contaminated pots.
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