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ID: 65185
Title: Groundwater quality assesmnet in Kanlakoya village by chemical methods
Author: Musini Venkateshwarlu.A.Kiran Kumar and M. Narsi Reddy
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 768-771
Subject: Groundwater quality assesmnet in Kanlakoya village by chemical methods
Keywords: Groundwater, distribution, study area
Abstract: The quality of water is of vital concern for mankind since it is directly linked with human welfare. The tremendous increase in industrial activity during the last few decades and the release of obnoxius industrial wastes into the environment have been o considerable concern in recent years from the point of view of Environmental pollution. Environmental pollution on one hand and deforestation and population explosion on the other, are threatening the very existence of life on earth. At present, the menace of water-borne diseases and epidemics still looms at large on the horizons of developing countries. Polluted water is the culprit in all such cases. The major sources of water pollution ae domestic waste from urban and rural areas and industrial wastes which are discharged into natural water bodies. The physical condition of water (colour, taste and odour) might render it undrinkable.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aghazadeh, N.A. Mogassem. 2010.Env. Monitoring asses., doi:10.1007/S10661-010574-4. Ahmed, Z. and A. Qadir. 2011. Env. Monitoring Assess., 175 (1-4):9
Literature cited 2: Alexakis,D. 2011.Env. Monitoring Assess., doi: 10.1007/S10661-011-1884-2 APHA. 1992.Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater .American Public Health Association, Washington D.C.

ID: 65184
Title: Heavy metal concentrations in soils and sediments of Visakhapatnam mangroves with special references to pollution risk
Author: K.Ananad Raju, P.Shanmukh Anand and Ch.Ramakrishna
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 759-767
Subject: Heavy metal concentrations in soils and sediments of Visakhapatnam mangroves with special references to pollution risk
Keywords: Mangrooves, tidal creek, sedimentquality, heavy metal pollution, ecological risk index.
Abstract: Distribution of metals in water bodies may consequently be accumulated in sediment and soil because of low solubility after that become sensitivity indicator for mangroves. Heavy metal pollution due to sewage and industrial effluents was recognized as a serious threat to mangrove ecosystems. Visakhapatnam intertidal creek, Vishakhapatnam Port entrance Channe (VEC), is one such area receiving huge quantities of city sewage and from the nearby industrial zone, which includes petrochemical and fertilizer industries. All these discharges reach the entrance channel through various branches of the Meghadri Gedda, a small river drain. The present study reports the heavy metals accumulated in the soils of the mangrove region and sediments of the drain beds associated with the Visakhapatnam Entrance Channel in an attempt to compare with the available guidelines related to soil and sediments of the coastal wetlands. About six heavy metal pollutants concentrations (Cd, Cr, Cu,Mn,Pb,Zn) were recorded from the Visakhapatnam Entrance Channel soils and sediments and the ecological risk of these metals was computed based on the risk indicators. Results of the study revealed that the accumulation of metals in the sediment was relatively high compared to that in soils. The ecological risk potential (Eir) recorded was in the order of Cd>Pb>Cr>Mn>Zn>Cu indicating that the ecological risk from Cd was high. The study suggests the need for the development of coastal and marine sediment quality guidelines for India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Mr. K. Anand Raju, Research scholar, Department of Environmental studies, Institue of Science, Gandhi Institute of technology and Management (GITAM), Visakhapatnam-530045. Dr.P.Shanmukh Anand, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), Visakhapatnam-530045
Literature cited 2: Prof. Ch. Ramakrishna, Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Science, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) University, Visakhapatnam-530045.

ID: 65183
Title: Assessmnt of water quality , heavy meta contamination and its indexing appraoch of Dhanas lake in Patiala ki Rao reserved forest area, Chandigarh
Author: Ravneet kaur, Vincy garg, Ramandeep kaur, sapna pandit, savita verma attri and A.S. Ahluwalia
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 751-758
Subject: Assessmnt of water quality , heavy meta contamination and its indexing appraoch of Dhanas lake in Patiala ki Rao reserved forest area, Chandigarh
Keywords: Lake, physico-chemical paramaeeters, water qualityindex (WQI), heavy metal pollution index (HPI)
Abstract: The present study was undertaken due to incidences of mass death of fish during rainy seasons in Dhanas Lake at Chandigarh. With no baseline data available, it is difficult to comprehend the biodiversity loss. Therefore, physico-chemica characteristics, water quality index (WQI), heavy metal pollution index (HPI), bioaccumulation factor (BAF) in fish tissues and plankton diversity were assessed. Four sites were studied from the lake for all four seasons. Poor water quality index observed in rainy and summer season. Heavy metals in water were within the permissible limits in the order of As>Cr>Pb>Hg>Cd. Heavy metal pollution index value estimated was 74.54 representing heavy metal contamination. Bioaccumulation factor of heavy metals depicted the highest accumulation in gills. Poor plankton diversity was recorded with dominating Microcystis.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: APHA 1998.Standard methods> Examination of water and wastewater. American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C. APHA, AWWA, WEF. 2005.Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater. American Public Health Association, water Environment Federation, Washington, D.C.
Literature cited 2: BIS. 2012.Drinking water. Specification (second revision), Gr.6.Retrieved from http://www.bis.org.in/other/DrinwatIS10500.pdf. Deekay, S.N.,J.F.N.Abowei and J.F.Alfred Ockiya. 2010.Seasonal variation of some physical and chemical parameters of Lubaara creek, Ogoni Land, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Res. J. Env. Earth Sci., 2: 208-215.

ID: 65182
Title: Impact on lightning plasma and thunder storms due to change in ratios of gases in Atmosphere
Author: Tabish khana and Ram Raj Mathur
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 745-750
Subject: Impact on lightning plasma and thunder storms due to change in ratios of gases in Atmosphere
Keywords: Air pollution, air resistance, cloud to cloud lighting,
Abstract: Producing food, Transporation and energy for seven billion people has led to large and widespread increases in the use of synthetic nitrogen 9N) fertilizers and fossil fuel combustion, resulting in a leakage of NOx, CO2,SO2, CFCs and many other gases into the environment various forms of air and water pollution. In this paper as a part of geophysics and environmental science, we present the increase in gases, namely, NOx, different CGFCs and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and their impact on the disembogue o high voltage lightning stroke from the upper atmosphere to earth surface (cloud to ground lightning).This would give an insight into the Environmntal change occurring and the necessary steps to be undertaken to improve the environment.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Al-Arainy, A.A., N.H. Malik and M.I.Cureshi.1994.IEEE Trans., DEI-1:305. Bajpai,R., et al.2016.Change in atmospheric deposition during last half century and its impact on litchen community structure in eastern Himalaya. Scientific Reports.6.doi:10.1038/srep 30838.
Literature cited 2: Brand, K.P. 1982.IEEE Trans., EI-17:451. Christian, H.J., et al. 2003.Global frequency and distribution of lightining as observed from space by the optical transient detector. J. Geophys .Res., 108.doi:10.1029/2002JD002347.

ID: 65181
Title: Assessment of spatial and seasonal water quality variation of river Ghaggar, Punjab
Author: Sarish Khera and Yadvinder Singh
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 733-744.
Subject: Assessment of spatial and seasonal water quality variation of river Ghaggar, Punjab
Keywords: Pollution, physico-chemical analysis, sewage treatment plants, correlation
Abstract: The present study has been made to evaluate the status of physico-chemical contaminants in river Ghaggar in Punjab State. It receives a huge amount of waste, as it passes through urban and industrial areas. Therefore, the assessment of water quality of river Ghaggar is done at seen sampling points in Punjab from 2002 to 2015 for pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. The physico-chemical parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total coliorm ,faecal coliform and No3 have been analysed. The results were compared with water quality standards prescribed by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and World Health Organization (WHO).The correlation coefficients were calculated to identify highly correlated parameters. The study suggest that the quality of river Ghaggar becomes extremely deteriorated due to industrial and domestic discharge in the river.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: BIS.2012.Drinking water specification. Bureau of Indian standards, New Delhi. CPCB. 2010.Assessmetn and development study of river basins. Report on pollution status of river Ghaggar. Central Pollution control Board. New Delhi
Literature cited 2: Kaushik, A., et al. 2012.Pesticide pollution or river Ghaggar in Haryana. Env. Monitoring and Assess, 160:61-69. Khatoon, N. et al. 2010.Correlation study for the assessment of water quality and its parameters of Ganga River, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.J. Appl. Chemistry, 5: 80-90.

ID: 65180
Title: Evaluation of the metrological characteristics of natural and treated waters withstable salt composition identification method
Author: Valentyna loboichenko,Vladimir andronov and Victor Strelec
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 643-652.2018
Subject: Evaluation of the metrological characteristics of natural and treated waters withstable salt composition identification method
Keywords: Water quality, Identification, conductivity, identification coefficient, Uncertainty
Abstract: The research paper contains the analysis of surface and groundwaters quality evaluation approaches. It has been stated that the initial stage of waters identification can be carried out with the help of one or a a range of criteria. Known identification approaches are expensive, time-consuming identification method based on the initial water electrical conductivity as well as the identification coefficient measurement are suggested to use. The method is express, inexpensive, simple in implementation and environment friendly. As illustrated by the selection from 35 natural and treated water samples, the metrological characteristics of the method have been measured, precisely the uncertainty according to type A and B as well as the expanded uncertainty have been defined. It has been also demonstrated that the value of the standard total uncertainty is influenced by both type A and B uncertianty .In addition, it has been presumed that he relative expanded uncertainty of natural and treated waters with stable salt composition identification method is not more than 4 % for waters with the mineralization of 0.005-30 gm.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abbasi,T. an S.A. Abbasi. 2012.Water quality indices (1st edn). Akayzina ,A.E. et al.2015.A method of determining the source express and contamination of water. Patent Ru 2567733.31:7.
Literature cited 2: Andronov.V., B.Pospelov and E.Rybka.2016.Increase of accuracy of definition of temperature by sensors of fire alarms in real conditions of fire on objects. Eastern European J. Enterprise Tech., 4 (5-82): 38-44. Chapman,D. 1996.Water quality assessment -A guide to use o biota, sediments and water in environmental monitoring. UNESCO/WHO/UNEP/CRC Press, London.

ID: 65179
Title: Evaluating the efficiency of Putrescible organic waste for h removal of acidic dyes employing artificial neural network modeling
Author: Meena Sundari Perumalsamy
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 709-723.
Subject: Evaluating the efficiency of Putrescible organic waste for h removal of acidic dyes employing artificial neural network modeling
Keywords: Purescible organic waste (POW), Freundlich Langmuir, Artificial neuralnetwork, (ANN) modeling, Van't Hoff, Desorption
Abstract: The present work focuses on preparation of activated carbon from putrescible organic wastes. Activated carbon were characterized and phosphoric acid impregnated carbon (PAC) which had a surface are of about 603.7 m2/ gm with porous and amorphous structure was selected for the study. It was utilized for the removal of acidic dyes, such as acid orange 8 (AO8) and acid red 52 (AR52). For both the dyes Langmuir isotherm fitted well. Pseudo second order kinetics was followed by the dyes. Spontaneity and endothermic nature of the reaction was proved by Van't hoff plot. Study also found that acid orange 8 could be easily desorbed than acid red 52.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Alipanahpour Dil, E. et al. 2016.J.Ind. Eng. Chem., 34:186-197. Aseel, M. et al. 2007. Arab.J.Chem.,10 (2): 53381-53393.
Literature cited 2: Asif Tahir, M.Haq Nawaz Bhatti and Munawar Iqbal. 2016. J. Env. Chem. Eng.Chem.4(2):2431-2439. Atul Maldhure, V. and J.D. Ekhe. 2011. Chem.Eng.J.168:1103-1111.

ID: 65178
Title: Carbon sequestration in Hevea brasiliensis plantations: A case study from India
Author: K.S. Shoba Jasmin
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (8) Aug 18 page 700-704.
Subject: Carbon sequestration in Hevea brasiliensis plantations: A case study from India
Keywords: Plantations, carbon sequestration, Hevea brasiliensis, Kanyakumari, CO2 mitigation
Abstract: The effects of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations and mitigation of CO2 attracted attention and found a place in the budget of different states all over the world. Co2 mitigation gained prominenece from the second half of the 20 centuries with initiatives taken by the institutions of international importance. Biotic and abiotic sequestration techniques are validated with additionality, permanence and leakage and biotic carbon sequestration through terretrial ecosystems was identified as a viable option due to its low cost. In this context, the present paper attempted to estimate the carbon sequestration potential of Hevea brasiliensis plantations in Kanyakumari, the southern-most district of India. The development of market mechanism for sequestered carbon widened the investment opportunities and provides economics incentives to the plantares in counties enormous forest resources. The carbon flux of plantations will provide a time span for policy makers to arrive at a convincing solution for sustainable development. The present study estimated that the Hevea brasiliensis plantations of Kanyakumari district is sequestering 647069 t CO2 and thereby eligible to earn $19.41 million through carbon trading.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Atkinson, G. and G.S. Haripriya. 2006.Accounting for India's Foret Wealth. Eco. Econ, 59 (4): 462-476. Benitez, P.C. ETAL. 2007.Global potential for carbon sequestration: Geographical distribution, country risk and policy implications. Eco. Econ., 60 (3): 572-583.
Literature cited 2: Conti, D.S.J. 2008.Carbon sequestrations part of the global warming solution-Using software to combine environmental stewardship with economic benefit. Forest. Chron., 84 (2): 1-4. Forest Survey of India. 2007.State of Forest report.

ID: 65177
Title: An overview of vaious methods available for the removal of poly aromatic hydrocarbons -A review
Author: J.Aravind kumar, D. Joshua Amarnath, Gurushave Aarthi and Dvya Vilasini
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (8) Aug 18 page 696-699.
Subject: An overview of vaious methods available for the removal of poly aromatic hydrocarbons -A review
Keywords: Overview, removal ofpoly aromatic hydrocarbons
Abstract: Poly-aromatic hydrocarbons, the structurally related chemicals consist of aromatic rings with no substitution. They are a very potent class of environmental pollutants causing harmful effects to the environment. The paper describes the removal of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from wastewater and soil contaminants by using various techniques, such as physico-chemical methods, biological treatment, UV treatment, ozone treatment and photo catalytic degradation. The stuyd involves the evaluation of best technique employed for the removal of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons from the environment.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ali Belati, et al. 2011.Comparison of the efficiency of meso-porous silica as absorbents for removing napththalene from contaminated water. European J. Env. Sci., 4 (1): 69-78. Arodi, B. Martinez, et al. 2007.Ozone pretreatment as improvever of PAH removal during anaerobic digestion of urban sludge. Chemosphere. 68 (6): 1013-1019.
Literature cited 2: Ayanda, O.S. 2014.Occurrence, fate and treatment methods of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphhenyls, dioxins and furans: A mini review .J.Mater.Sci., 2 (4) :14-24. Gaya, U.I. Emmanuel otene and A.H. Abadullah.2015.Adsorption of aqueous Cd (ii) and Pb (ii) on activated carbon manopores prepared by chemical activation of doum palm shell. Springer Plus. 28 (4): 458-467.

ID: 65176
Title: Artificial recharge by surface runoff harvesting from perennial rivers
Author: K.Suryanarayana,A.Vara Prasad, N.Natarajan and K. Govind Sourabh
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (8) Aug 18 page 692-695
Subject: Artificial recharge by surface runoff harvesting from perennial rivers
Keywords: Artificial recharge, Surface runoff harvesting, perennial rivers
Abstract: A majority of cities and town in the whole country are dependent on groundwater for their drinking water supply. This resource is being exploited unrestrictedly due to shortage of surface water supply. The groundwater withdrawal has increased tremendously over the last few decades. The groundwater quality has been adversely affected due to various human activities. The need of the hour is urgent remedial management measures to overcome these problems and also to provide a sustainable resource for the future generations. Rainwater harvesting has been used in the past but this is beneficial only during the monsoon seasons. Therefore, it is essential to switchover to remedial measures, such as runoff water harvesting to recharge the groundwater and arrest the declining trend of groundwater level and quality deterioration. In our country majority of the rainfall reaches the sea and thus remains inaccessible for human consumption. In this paper, a novel technique for recharging the groundwater aquifer using surface water from the perennial rivers is being proposed so as to provide a constant subsurface recharge throughout the year. Moreover, this recharge can be used to fill the surrounding percolation tanks, ponds, etc. Which would immensely benefit the neighborhood in terms of crop irrigation and drinking water supply. In addition, this technique can reduce the soil erosion in the perennial rivers and enhance the fertility of the dry lands in the vicinity of the recharge area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Kranth, K.R.1989.Groundwater assessment, development and management. Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
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ID: 65175
Title: Bioconversion of Banana Pseudostem to Bioethanol
Author: Jyoshnamayee Patra, Subhashree Pattnayak, Nabin Kumar Dhal and Biswajit Rath
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (8) Aug 18 page 687-691.
Subject: Bioconversion of Banana Pseudostem to Bioethanol
Keywords: Agriculture,biomass, fermentation, hydrolysis, pretreatment
Abstract: Banana pseudostem acts as potential feedstock for biofuel production but, their conversion into fermentable sugars is a major complication. The present investigation reveals the production of ethanol from the banana pseudostem with the help of biological treatment using white rot fungi, like Phanerochaete chrysospreium carried out by SMC (submerge) and solid state (SSC) cultivation. The hydrolysis was done by Aspergilus niger, Aspergillus fumigates, Trichoderma reesei and mixed culture of all fungus. Finally, the fermentation was done by Saccharomyces cerevisae, Pichia stipitis and Candida shehatae. At solid state cultivation condition phanerochaete chrysosporium using Trichoderma reesai fermented by Pichia stiptis gives better result in case of pseudostem.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bhatia, L.S. Johri and R.Ahmad.2012.An economic and ecological perspective of ethanol production from renewable agrowaste: A review. AMB Express.2:65. Gutierrez-Correa, M. and R.P. Tengerdy. 1997.Production of cellulose on sugarcane bagasse by fungal mixed culture solid substrate fermentation. Biotech. Lett., 19:665-667.
Literature cited 2: Han, M., et al. 2009.Bioethanol production from ammonia percolated wheat straw. Biotech. Bioprocess Eng.,14:606-611. Kumar, P. et al.2009.Methods for pretreatment of ligno-cellulosic biomass for efficient hydrolysis and biofuel production.

ID: 65174
Title: A case study on the comparison of PM2.5 mass concentration measured by beta attenuation monitor and gravimetric method
Author: Deepak Sinha
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (8) Aug 18 page 683-686.
Subject: A case study on the comparison of PM2.5 mass concentration measured by beta attenuation monitor and gravimetric method
Keywords: PM 2.5, mass concentration, Beta attenuation monitor, gravimetric method
Abstract: Particulate air pollution, specifically PM 2.5 is known to cause cardiovascular diseases in human being9Wang et al., 2015). Because of its health effect, it is a major parameter of the National Ambient Air quality standards (NAAQS). In the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, three methods of the measurement of PM 2.5 are recommended. In this study, two such measurement methods were used simultaneously and compared at various locations at Raipur city in Chhattisgarh state. Gravimetric method has been one o he conventional methods for the measurement of PM 2.5 and has been approved by US EPA as reference method, also by many governing bodies. With the recent advancement in the field of technology there are several methods, which are almost equivalent to the gravimetric method. Among these, beta attenuation monitor (BAM) is the most widely acclaimed technology used all over the world for several years. In this work, PM 2.5 was sampled using a filter-based gravimetric sampling method and direct reading instruments (that is beta attenuation monitor) a location in Raipur city, namely Naya Raipur monitoring station during Diwali festival week and mass concentration results were compared. In general, we observed that the deviation in the results obtained by both the methods is larger when ambient relative humidity is high (>50%)
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Arhami,M., et al. 2010.Organic compound characterization and source apportionment of indoor and outdoor Quasi-ultrafine particulate matter in retirement homes of Los Angeles Basin. Indoor Air.20 (1): 17-30. CPCB. 2009.Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Notification. Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Chueinta, W. and P.K. Hopke.2010.Beta gauge for aerosol mass measurement .Aerosol Sci. and Tech., 35 (4) :840-843. Gehrig,R., e t al. 2005. Anew method to link PM 10 concentrations from automatic monitors to the manual gravimetric reference method according to EN1234. Atmos. Env., 39:2213-2223.

ID: 65173
Title: Combination of hydrothermal and chemical activation process to prepare high surface area activated carbon from Sterculia foetida seed shells and its removal of mercury
Author: shwini Ashok,Abilarasu Anamalai,Kalaivani Raman, Shanmugaraj Adikkadu Masilamani and Raghu Subashchandrabose
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (8) Aug 18 page 677-682.
Subject: Combination of hydrothermal and chemical activation process to prepare high surface area activated carbon from Sterculia foetida seed shells and its removal of mercury
Keywords: Activated carbon (AC), heavy metal, Sterculia foetida, biomass, adsorption
Abstract: In this present work, activated carbon (AC) prepared from Sterculia foetida seed sheels plant by the combination of hydrothermal and chemical activation method. To remove the heavy metal prepared activated carbon is used as an adsorbent. Here, it is demonstrated the use of hydrothermal carbonization-derived activated carbon for such an application. The morphology of carbon and activated carbon was characterized by scanning electron micoscopy (SEM).Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) was used to confirm activation. Surface area and pore size analysis results allow for comparison of the degree of activation. The experiments were conceded by to study the adsorption phenomenon by varying parameters, like contact time, metal concentration and adsorbent dosage. The data obtained from this study were assessed by Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm. Among the equilibrium data, Freundlich isotherm is well adapted and implies that the metal adsorption on activated carbon is heterogeneous. The kinetic data were established to follow closely the pseudo-second order model. The surface morphology of the activated carbon was observed by XRD and BET. The maximum adsorption efficiency of the activated carbon for the removal of mercury ion was determined 89%.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Akikol, I. 2005.Heavy metal removal from water with the activated carbons developed with different activation methods. MSc. Thesis in Chemical Engineering. Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. Al-Othman, Z.A.2012.Hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous medium by activated carbon prepared from peanut shell: Adsorption kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics studies. Chem. Eng. J., 184: 238-247.
Literature cited 2: Ali Gundogdu, Celal Duran, et al. 2012.Adsorption of phenol from aqueous solution on a low-cost activated carbon produced from tea industry waste: Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamics study. J. Chem. Eng. Data. 57 (10): 2733-2743. Clark, A., 1974.The chemisorptive bond: Baic concepts. Academic Press, New York and London.

ID: 65172
Title: Experimental study on water for flow uniformity
Author: G.Senthil kumar,Yalavarthi Dharma Teja,Yarlagadda Manikanta Sai, Talachutla Chandra Mouli and Sriram Karthik
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (8) Aug 18 page 671-676.
Subject: Experimental study on water for flow uniformity
Keywords: Flow separation, Velocity, film thickness, drag coeficient, spillway weir
Abstract: Many radioactive problems due to the non uniform cooling o reactor components in sodium cooled fast breeder reactors signified the importance of spillway weir system. The spillway weir profiles play a predominant role in the cooling of sodium cooled fast breeder reactor components and many chemical processing units. The profiling of weir had been a critical issue need to be considered regarding flow separation point of view. The separation of sodium flow causes entrainment of argon cover gas and hence reactivity problems. This paper describes the effect of sill way profile on flow separation studies, measurement of velocity of water for achieving uniform conditions, measurement of film thickness and drag coefficient of water for various flow rates. In this experiment, sodium had been simulated as water and argon as air considering the Froude number and Webner number and results are highlighted. This paper aims to bring out the suitable hydraulic design and production of profile which suits to minimize the flow separation of water over the crest of the weir. The thickness of water over the weir profile directly influences the flow separation. A water flow velocity meter had been used to measure the velocity of water in the upstream side and an ultrasonic sensor with Arduino and LCD setup had been for measuring the film thickness of water in cyclindrical coordinates. Based on the measurements taken, mean drag coefficient had been arrived.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Chanson, H.1995.Predicting oxygen content downstream o weirs, sillways and water ways. Proceedings of the institution of civil Engineers, water and Maritime Eng., 112 (1): 20-30 Cros, R. Del Beccaro and S. Aita. Thermal protection of the rapid 1500 main vessel by means of a spillway. SMIRT-9.Lausanne, Switzerland. Proceedings, Vol. E.pp 73-80.
Literature cited 2: Equchi, Y. and N. Tajaka. 1990.luid elastic vibration of Flexible overflow weir. JSME Int. J., Series III. 33(3): 323-329. Felder, S. and H. Chandson.2009.Turbulence, dynamic similarity and scale effects in high velocity free surface flows above a stepped chute Experiments in Fluids. 47(1): 1-18.

ID: 65171
Title: Study of Ganga river health condition based on water quality indicators with environemtnal aspects and adaptation strategies thereof
Author: Pankaj Kumar Roy, Sudipa Halder, Swetasree Nag ,Malabika Biswas Roy and Arunbha Majumder
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (8) Aug 18 page 659-670.
Subject: Study of Ganga river health condition based on water quality indicators with environemtnal aspects and adaptation strategies thereof
Keywords: Water quality index (WQI), Ganga river,idol immersion, rapid assessment
Abstract: The challenge on environmental sustainability before India is taking a frightful shape when it comes to the pollution of water. The long stretch of Ganga which is regarded as the holy flow is being messed up by the different anthropogenic activities. Ganga has now become contaminated in its many arms giving rise to a question to our water availability. There has been a long tradition of idol immersion and is too popular in the Ghats of Kolkata whose harmful effects are creating alteration on various components of a river f which water and soil are the most prominent. In this study in order to curb such situation and to establish a rapid assessment the physico-chemical parameters of water samples were collected from different hotspot areas at before and after idol immersion activity and were analyzed as prescribed by APHA guideline. Soil samples were also collected from the same position and tested accordingly in the laboratory of School of water resources Engineering. Jadavpur University. Water quality index (WQI) was calculated using the result indicated an increase in pollution load after immersion and quality deterioration characteristics change as well. The water quality index values reflected that an overall water quality is getting deteriorated at a greater extent immediately when the idol immersion process is going on. The result also highlighted that higher amount of lead was used as a raw material received in the river Ganga which may come from idol immersion. Thus, it can be concluded that the overall health condition of river Ganga is getting hampered which may reduce the saturation value of dissolved oxygen and disturb the ecological flow at higher rate near by the bank.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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