ID: 52147
Title: Development of road transport fuel consumption model for Jaipur city- A case study
Author: Sheetal Agarwal and B.L.Swami
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Fuel consumption, Bus rapid transit system (BRTS), Traffic congestion, Mixed traffic flow
Abstract: The object of this study is to develop an empirical, mathematical energy consumption equation for the estimation of energy consumption at two highly busy commercial corridors of Jaipur city. This equation incorporates traffic volume, average traffic speed, passenger loading, length of roads and type of fuel used under heterogeneous traffic flow conditions. Monitoring and modelling were carried out at both of the selected locations. Further, a comparative study was also done by introducing a new theoritical concept of Bus Rapid Transit Sytem (BRTS) in the study. It was found that 80-90% fuel consumption can be reduced, replacing personalized vehicles by BRTS.
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ID: 52146
Title: Impact of Sethu Samudram Ship Canal project on marine traffic- An artificial Neural network modelling
Author: T.R.Sethuraman and R. Murugesan
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Artificial neural network, Sethu Samudram ship, canal project, Marine traffic, Tuticorin port
Abstract: This paper serves as an introduction to artificial neural network ANN with emphasis on their application in Transportation Engineering. It presents a brief description of ANN, the underlaying concept and mathematical aspects and the role of ANN relative to other modelling approaches in transportation. Some popular ANN architecture and algorithms, and the merits and shortcomings of this methodology are discussed. The artificial neural network in this paper has demonstrated its usefulness and accuracy in predicting the traffic of Tuticorin port, which is going to gets maximum benefits due to the implementation of Sethu Samudram Ship Canal Projects. The variation between the measured values and predicted values of traffic is very less, thus, proving that the artificial neural network has correctly predicted the traffic of Tuticorin port.
Location: 241
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ID: 52145
Title: Identification of air pollution tolerant tree species for the industrial city, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
Author: S.Paulsamy and P.Senthilkumar
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Air pollution, Tolerant tree species, Air pollution tolerance, Index (APTI), Tirupur city
Abstract: To find out the response of certain locally available tree species to air pollution in the industrial city Tirupur, the plants have been studied by pooling the characters such as chlorophyll, moisture and ascorbic contents of leaves adn pH of leaf extract. Of the 35 species analysed, 7 species viz., Aegle marmelos, Azadirachta indica, Ficus benghalensis, F.religosa, Holopetea integrifolia, Pongamia pinnata and Tamarindus indica registered higher APTI (Air Pollution Tolerance Index) values. The plantation of such species in polluted areas is suggested to reduce the effect of air pollution in Tirupur city.
Location: 241
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ID: 52144
Title: Observations and analysis of the gut contents of six species of edible fishes of Motijheel Lake, Motihari, Bihar
Author: Goutam Ranjan, Pramod Kumar Kushwaha and Lal Bahu Prasad Yadav
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Edible fishes, Feeding habits, Gut contents, Motijheel lake
Abstract: Observations on the gut contents of six species of edible fishes of Motijheel, Motihari were made at different intervals from January 2005 to December 2006. The results show that fishes feed on a particular type of food available in different zones of the water body. On the basis of food nature, the studied fishes may be grouped as herbivorous, carnivorous and omnivorous. Similarly, on the basis of feeding habits some fishes are found to be surface feeder, some mid feeder, and others as bottom feeder. In the present study special emphasis has been given on the nature of food contents examined in the gut of the studied fishes.
Location: 241
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ID: 52143
Title: Iron and Manganese contents in Godavari River water at Nanded, Maharashtra
Author: Shaikh Parveen Rajjak
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Godavari river, Drinking watre standards, Iron, Manganese
Abstract: The study describes assessment of iron and manganese in surface waters of Godavari river. The results were compared with the standard permissible limits of WHO, ISI, ICMR (i.e., 0.3 mg/L and 0.1 mg/L respectively) and it was found that the concentration of Fe and Mn was below the permissible limits. On an average, the highest concentration of iron and manganese was present in March and lowest in October.
Location: 241
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ID: 52142
Title: Studies on phytoplankton-zooplankton relationship in some lentic water bodies of East Champaran, Bihar
Author: Seema Prasad, Goutam Ranjan, R.B.Singh and N.P.Singh
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, population density, lentic water bodies
Abstract: Champaran district of north Bihar bestows a wide range of wetlands together with intricate net of rivers. These all and its geographical location has given unique climatic condition to this district. Phytoplankton and zooplankton relationship in four freshwater bodies of the area, viz., Turkaulia lake, Motijheel lake, Kararia lake and Suraha lake ahs been studied. Rotifers were dominating over the other zooplankton. It was observed that zooplankton and phytoplankton are somehow related. In addition, some physical and chemical factors may also pay an important role in maintaining such relationship, which may influence their growth.
Location: 241
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ID: 52141
Title: Feasibility of coal fly ash in soil amelioration: An overview
Author: Sameer Kant Shrivastava, S.V.K.Prasad and V.K.Kanungo
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Coal fly ash, fly ash management, utilization of fly ash, soil amelioration
Abstract: Fly ash is a noncombustible inorganic part of coal which is generated as a byproduct during coal combustion process in thermal power plants. Utilization of fly ash is important as it poses serious disposal and environmental problems. Fly ash, being rich in various essential and nonessential elements, it can be used in amending soils as a potential resource for agricultural activities. The present paper overviews the feasibility of fly ash in amelioration of soils for physico-chemical properties.
Location: 241
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ID: 52140
Title: Evaluation of dissolved oxygen and biochemical oxygen demand in ex situ Ganesh idol immersion
Author: Priti Jadhav and Meena Dongare
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Ganesh idol, Immersion of idol, dissolved oxygen, BOD
Abstract: In order to quantify the effect of religious activity in water pollution, an ex situ study for Ganesh idol immersion has been carried out and dissolved oxygen (DO) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) were evaluated. The results showed an adverse impact on the water quality of the micro-environment of the idol immersion. The present investigation highlights the importance of analysis of the samples from water columns in the micro-environment of the idols after immersion and not the surface waters where the echelon of the effect gets diluted.
Location: 241
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ID: 52139
Title: GIS based morphometric analysis of a microwatershed at Varaganadhi Basin, South Tamil Nadu, India
Author: P. Yogeswari, A.S.S.Sekar and N.Mahendiran
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Morphometric analysis, Microwatershed, Varaganadhi basin, GIS
Abstract: The geomorphologic conditions are essential pre-requisites in understanding the water bearing characteristics of hard rocks. Hence, in the present paper efforts have been made to identify the spatial distributed nature of the Varaganadhi watershed using Geographical Information System (GIS). GIS has also been used to describe the various thematic layers such as physiography, landuse/landcover, geomorphology, soil, etc. The morphological parameters such as stream order, stream length, bifurcation ratio, form factor, circulatory ratio, elongation ratio, drainage density, drainage frequency, ruggedness number, etc. were computed. Thematic maps pertaining to landuse/cover, geology, and geomorphology were collected from PWD of Periyakulam, Theni, Tamilnadu. These maps were scanned and the images were georeferenced in Geomedia software and the basic morphometric parameters were calculated. Integration of base maps and morphometric parameters with geoprofessional techniques, has led into the delineation of the areas suitable for adapting soil and water conservation measures. In addition, usage of GIS in watershed management studies can help the planners in carrying out various watershed developmental activities like construction of culverts, design of spillways of small dams, construction of flood protection levels and agriculture, etc.
Location: 241
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ID: 52138
Title: Water Quality Index of river Bhavani at Erode region, Tamil Nadu, India
Author: A.R.K.Kulandaivel, P.E.Kumar, V.Perumal and P.N.Magudeswaran
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Water quality index, River Bhavani, Faecal coliforms, Organic pollution
Abstract: Bhavani is one of the important rivers in Tamil Nadu. Many industries, particularly textile processing units, tanneries, sugar factories and distillery units, are situated on the banks of Bhavani river. These industries let out untreated and partially treated effluents into the river stream. It is, therefore, decided to study the quality of water and to estimate its pollutional load in the River Bhavani. Samples of water were collected at selected points and physico-chemical and biological examinations were carried out. A simple, comprehensive water quality index system, devised by NSF of USA and an allternative method adopted, were applied and the water quality assessed at every point. It was observed that at the start of monsoon season the water quality in the Bhavani river was good, but showed a progressive decline from its origin to further distances as it passes through human settlements and industrial areas.
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ID: 52137
Title: Morphometric characteristics of Nandiyar River Basin, Tamil Nadu, India
Author: D. Ramesh, D. Kumaran Raju and R. Jaganathan
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Nandiyar river basin, Basin morphometry, Factor analysis, Dimensional analysis
Abstract: Nandiyar river basin, located in the central Tamil Nadu plains, was subjected to dimensional analysis. Initially, through correlation matrix, the interrelationship between the various morphometric variables of the basin was found out. Using factor analysis, the individual morphometric parameters were grouped into a small number of factors and through the analysis of the factor scores, the sub basins of the Nandiyar river were studied to find out the existing relation between the factors and the sub basins. In addition, remedial measures have been suggested for the various environmental problems of the Nandiyar basin.
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ID: 52136
Title: Investigation on people ' s knowledge, attitude and operaton of Municipal Solid Waste Mangement in Sanandaj City, Iran
Author: B.Shahmoradi and Seyed Morteza Mousavi Rad
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Solid waste management, Municipal solid waste, Sanandaj city, Garbage
Abstract: One of the most important environmental and healthy aspects is producing the kind of solid wastes, especially garbage, which due to its high volume, decay ability, and social and economical problems has a special site. Due to deficiency of the solid waste disposal facility, pollution and solid waste-borne diseases have been caused despite developing of solid waste management. Since producing stage has a basic role in solid waste management, we should not forget the producer site. Based on this, it was decided to carry out this research in the form of survey by questionnaire, which was completed by samples of the community. The conclusions of the research showed that 23 percent had good knowledge, 49 percent medium knowledge, and remaining had weak knowledge. In attitude questions, it was found that 36 percent people had good attitude, while the medium and weak attitude of was 54 percent and 10 percent respectively. But in operation part, only 4 percent had good operation knowledge, while the medium and weak operation knowledge was 22 percent and 74 percent respectively. Based on the above, it was figured out that the majority of Sanandajian had good attitude but weak knowledge and operation, which were not compatible. Therefore, it is suggested that the knowledge and operation levels of the community can be increased by good educational programmes by related organs and by the media.
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ID: 52135
Title: Phytoplankton studies in relation to physico-chemical environment of some lakes around Tumkur city, Karnataka, India
Author: C.Vijaya Bhaskar, S.A.G.Mansour and G.Nagendrappa
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Phytoplankton studies, Lakes of Tumkur city, Water quality, Diversity indices
Abstract: Phytoplankton density and diversity in relation to water quality parameters like temperature, pH, DO, alkalinity and nutrients of seven lakes situated around Tumkur were assessed between the period March and November of 2008. The water samples were collected monthly and analysed for their physico-chemical characteristics. The seasonal variation of phytoplankton density and diversity were monitored and diversity indices calculated. A maximum of 26 species belonging to 18 genera of algae were observed in the samples of April 2008. The density of phytoplankton in all the water bodies was found to be maximum during summer (April), and minimum during monsoon (August), but the diversity was maximum in November. Chlorophyceae was dominant in all the selected water bodies. The Microcysts, noticed in water samples of Honnudike and Hebbur lakes, reveals moderate pollution of the lakes. There was decreasing trend of phytoplankton population from May to August, after which it increased till November. The diversity indices of phytoplankton ranged from 1.32 to 3.34 in the month of April 2008.
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ID: 52134
Title: Pollutional effect of a pesticide bayrusil on bimodal oxygen consumption in an air breathing fish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch)
Author: Vijaya Lakshmi and Md. Noor Alam
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Pollutional effect, Pesticide, Bayrusil, Oxygen consumption, Heteropneustes fossilis
Abstract: In the present investigation an attempt has been made to assess bimodal oxygen consumption in an air-breathing fish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch.) under bayrusil (Quinalphos) exposure. The treatment of the fish with bayrusil brought significant decrease in total oxygen uptake as compared to the control but oxygen consumption through aerial route increased significantly in bayrusil treated fish. The increased dependency on aerial respiration might be due to avoidance of fish with the aquatic medium containing the toxicant.
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ID: 52133
Title: Scope and potential of Bio-diesel production and pollution reduction-A case study of sugar industry
Author: Amar M.Dhere, Chandrashekhar B. Pawar and Dhanraj A. Patil
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Bio-diesel, Sugarcane transport, Fuel consumption, Jatropha, Pollution reduction
Abstract: To carry sugarcane Sonhira Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. Kadegaon, Maharashtra utilized 7,42,809 litres of diesel. This emits 6685.4 kg of CO2, 24531.22 kg of NOx, 4459.94 kg of SO2, 14856.48 kg hydrocarbon and aldehydes, 4531.22 kg of organic carbon and 11,855.20 kg of particulate matter as air pollutants in environment. The sugar factory will have big scope for bio-diesel production. If 50% land of the total cultivable land is allocated for Jatropha cultivation, it will produce 3,71,404.5 litres bio-diesel. This paper hightlights the scope and potential of bio-diesel for reducing air pollutants during sugarcane transportation.
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