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ID: 65206
Title: Biodegradation of reactive Azo dyes through Lycinibacillus marcoids isolated from Sanganer textile mill effluent, Jaipur
Author: Ravi Kant and Varsha Gupta
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 (11) Nov. 18 page 934-939
Subject: Biodegradation of reactive Azo dyes through Lycinibacillus marcoids isolated from Sanganer textile mill effluent, Jaipur
Keywords: Textile effluent, Saganer, Biodegradation, Azo dyes, Optimizaton
Abstract: Textile effluent which affects flora and fauna is a major concern. In Sanganer, the textile effluent is directly discharged into Amani Saha Nala without any treatment. Treatment of textile effluent is the need of the day as it is the source of the pollutant. There are many techniques which can be useful but, biodegradation is a key to treat textile mill effluent as it is more efficient and cost-effective. From this study, we observed that an indigenous bacterium Lysinibacillus macroides which are isolated from Sanganer textile Mill effluent samples have potential to degrade the azo dyes (reactive red HE7B and reactive orange 3R) more than 80% within 5 days. Optimization of degradation conditions shows that at pH 7 and 35°C temperature Lysinibacillus macroides degrade reactive orange and reactive red at its max.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adedayo ,S.J.C., W.A. Taylor and M.Y.Anderso.2004.Decolourization and detoxification of methyl red by aerobic bacteria from a wastewater treatment plant. World J.Microbiology and Biotech.,20: 545-550. Chung, K.T. and C.E. Cerniglia. 1992.Mutagenicity azodyes: Structure -activity realtionships. Mutat.Res-Rev.Genet.277 (Suppl 3):201-220.
Literature cited 2: Dereeper, A., et al. 2008.Phylogeny. fr: Robust phylogeneticanalysis for the non specialist.Nucleic acids Res., 1: 36 Edgar, R.C. 2004. MUSCLE: Multiple sequence alignment with high accuracy and high throughout. Nucleic Acids Res., 32 (5) :1792-1797.

ID: 65205
Title: Comparative analysis of noise pollution level at various locations of Bikaner city
Author: Radha Kishan Saran
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 (11) Nov. 18 page 928-933
Subject: Comparative analysis of noise pollution level at various locations of Bikaner city
Keywords: Bikaner city, noise pollution, sound level meter, permissible limit, central pollution control Board (CPCB)
Abstract: Bikaner city a district place in the State of Rajasthan with population of 6.44 lakh. It is one of the emerging industrial and commercial city of Western Rajasthan. Problems of pollution along with noise levels Leq dB (A) was carried out for three days in the month of May, 2018 at eight different sites within the Bikaner city. On the basis of location these sites were grouped into industrial, commercial, residential and silent zones, respectively. The results of the study revealed that the noise level of Bikaner city is extremely high from the prescribed level by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Delhi and showed that there is an enhanced pressure of noise at all sites due to increase in number of vehicles and facilities of Transporation. The observations at industrial, commercial, residential and even the silence zone (Satellite Hospital and maharaja Ganga Singh University Campus) have shown the level of noise above its maximum permissible level. Bikaner city is one of the important cities of Rajasthan. So, an attempt has been made in the city to measure noise level and also made recommendations to overcome this noise pollution in the prominent city.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmad, J. and A. Abbas and S. Reem. 2006.Evaluation of traffic noise pollution. J. Env. Monitoring and Assess., 120:499-525. Behzad, M., M. Hodaei and I. Alimohammadi. 2007.Experimental and numerical investigation of the effect of a speed bump on car noise emission level. Appl. Acoustics., 68:1346.
Literature cited 2: Charan, P.D. 2017.An Assessment of environmental noise pollution in Bikaner city of western Rajasthan.IJLST.10 (3): 33-37. Concha-Barrientos, M.D. Campbell-Lendrumand K. Steenland. 2004.Occupational noise, assessing the burden of disease from work related hearing impairment at national and local levels. Environmental Burden of Disease Series No.9.World Health Organization Protection of the Human Environment, Geneva.

ID: 65204
Title: Isolation and identification of biofilm forming bacteria based on biochemical tests and its application towards bioremediation
Author: Seshabala Peteti,Nagaraju Natur and Vijay Kumar Bandi
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 (11) Nov. 18 page 920-927
Subject: Isolation and identification of biofilm forming bacteria based on biochemical tests and its application towards bioremediation
Keywords: Biofilms, plastic degradtion, bioremediation, microbes
Abstract: Biofilms are the thick dense masses of bacterial or algal cells that are commonly found on the stagnant water bodies or most localities. Most of the biofilms are proved to be beneficial to the environment and are eco-friendly. These biofilms are responsible for the bioremediation of its substrate thereby maintaining the pollution free environment. The current work aims to identify the bacteria that would be the normal habitat of the pollution-prone areas and capable of causing bioremediation of plastic wastes. The source that was selected in the work was effluent obtained from the industrial wastes. The bacteria were isolated from the effluent using general microbial isolation techniques which were later subjected for biochemical tests. The biochemical tests proved the organisms to be Staphylococcus species and Lactobacillus delbrueckii. Both the organisms were later subjected for the screening test to check the capability of these bacteria in causing bioremediation of plastic wastes. The results conclude that the bacteria Staphylococcus was capable of causing the bioremediation of plastic as it was capable of utilizing these plastic wastes as its carbon source and could multiply in the media.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Allegrucci, M. et al. 2006.Phenotypic characterization of Streptococcus pneumomiae biofilm development. J. Bacteriol., 188:2325-2335. Barkay, T. and J. Schaefer. 2001.Metal and radionuclide bioremediation: Issues, considerations and potentials. Curr Opin. Microbiol., 4: 318-323.
Literature cited 2: Belkin Sh.2003.Microbiol whole cell sensing systems of environmental pollutants. Curr. Opin.Microbiol.,6:203-212. Decho, A.W.2000.Microbiol biofilms in intertidal systems: An overview. Cont. Shelf Res.,20: 1257-1273.

ID: 65203
Title: A case study on the seasonal and spatial variations in PM 10 and PM2.5 in an Urban Environment of Raipur City.
Author: Deepak Sinha and Jaya Dammani
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 (11) Nov. 18 page 914-919
Subject: A case study on the seasonal and spatial variations in PM 10 and PM2.5 in an Urban Environment of Raipur City.
Keywords: PM10, PM2.5, Seasonal variation, Mass concentration, Science College Campus, NIT Campus
Abstract: Aerosol particles are well known to known to exert the air quality, radiation, budget as well as the human health. Aerosols of 10 and 2.5 micrometers of size are the main parameters for the present study. The PM10 and PM2.5 mass concentration measurements were carried out using a low volume air sampler (offline) for a period of one year, that is from 1st Apil 2017 to 31stMarch 2018 at Science College Campus which was compared with the particulate matter mass concentration of eh nearby ambient air monitoring station. NIT campus (online) Here, the average mass concentrations of PM2.5 were 18.45 to 42.67 µg/m3 at Science College Campus while at NIT campus it was 15.19 to 40.22 µg/m3.Also, the PM10 at Science College Campus was 35.35 to 91.66 µg/m3 and at NIT Campus, it was 31.91 to 76.90 µg/m3.These concentrations were substantially higher than the National Ambient Ai Quality (NAAQS) standards during the winter season. The percentage contributions, as well as the seasonal variations, have also been measured. The highest mas was observed during the winters followed by post-monsoon and summer, with the lowest in the season period which may be due to the biomass burning and other local activities.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aggarwal,S.G. et al. 2013.Traceability issue in PM2.5 AND PM10 measurements. MAPAN-J Metrology Society of India.28 (3): 153-166. Balakrishnan, K 2002.Daily average exposures to respirable particulate matter from the combustion of biomass fuels in rural households of Southern India. Env. Health Pers., 1069-1075.
Literature cited 2: Cohen, A.J., et al. 2005.The global burden of disease due to outdoor air pollution. J. Toxicology and Env. Health, Part A.68:1-7. Deshmukh, D.K., M.K. Deb and S.L. Mkoma. 2013.Size distribution and seasonal variation of size-segregated particulate matter in the ambinet air of Raipur city, India. Air Qual. Atmos.Health.6:259-276.

ID: 65202
Title: Green auditing and sustainability in kaking a technical campus, solid waste free, An effective initiative on Swachh Bharath Abhiyan
Author: M.V.Mohammed Haneef ,A. Lilly Joice, R.Saravanakumar, E.Arumuga Pandi,S.SEenthil Kumaran and K.Sivaraman
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 (11) Nov. 18 page 906-913
Subject: Green auditing and sustainability in kaking a technical campus, solid waste free, An effective initiative on Swachh Bharath Abhiyan
Keywords: Solid wastes (SW), British thermal unit (BTU), High density polyethene (HTPE), Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Total suspended solids (TSS) ,Volatile suspended solids (VSS),Mixed liquor suspended solids (MLVSS), Food to microorganism ratio (F/M), VFF
Abstract: Solid waste is the biggest threat to our society. We are in need of alternative solutions to overcome this issue, all over the world. The aim of the project is to conduct a detailed audit within the technical campus, the audit is categorized to recyclable, non-recyclable and compostable wastes. The waste is found to be maximum as compostable waste in the form of food and other organic wastes. The recyclable wastes are in the form of paper cups, plastic tracing papers. The other waste which is being collected is inorganic wastes in the form of plastics, carbon papers, etc. The audit is being conducted in 7 departments including office cafeteria canteen and whole campus it has been found that the considerable amount of recyclable, non-recyclable and inorganic wastes are produced inside the campus. Recyclable wastes have been properly segregated and reused. Proper digestion chamber, like Bangalore and indoor composting methods are adopted with vermin composting action for quick decomposition. Batching has been done by weight batching method and it is noted that the waste mainly from hostel it's mainly, due to organic wastes. The results accumulated from the tests use being issued to categorized the waste consumption of all departments, the waste of managing it will be conducted and awareness of saving the environment and its personality will be the main thought of the project. The main focus is to make the technical campus zero solid waste incubator.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmad, Sanaullah, Khalid Mahmood and Muhammad Anas.2015.Designing and strategic cost estimation of biogas plant: An alternative for current energy crisis in Pakistan. Albasha, Mohamed Omer, P. Gupta and P.W.Ramteke.2015.Management o kitchen waste by vermicomposting using earth-worm. Eudrilus Eugeniae.
Literature cited 2: Al-Salem, S.M., P. Lettieri and J.Baeynbs.2009.Recycling and recovery routes of plastic solid waste (PSW). Cristelo, Nuno, Castorina Silva Vieria and Maria de Lurdes Lopes. 2016.Geotechnical and geoenvironmental assessment of recycled construction and demolition waste for road embankments.

ID: 65201
Title: The efficiency of phosphoic acid and zinc chloride activated carbons prepared from Strychnos spinosa fruit shell for the removal of Methylene Blue
Author: Mathew Mupa, Shingirai Chimanikire, Clopas Machingauta and Netai Muchanyereyi
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 (11) Nov. 18 page 896-905
Subject: The efficiency of phosphoic acid and zinc chloride activated carbons prepared from Strychnos spinosa fruit shell for the removal of Methylene Blue
Keywords: Activated carbon, adsorption, isotherm, Methylene blue, Strychnos spinosa
Abstract: Activated carbons were prepared from Strychnos spinosa (monkey orange) fruit shell using phosphoric acid and zinc chloride activation methods. Methylene blue removal efficiencies of the activated carbons were evaluated. The iodine numbers suggest that phosphoric acid activated carbon was more porous with an iodine number of 814.2 compared to 736.06 for ZnCl2 activated carbon. Phosphoric acid activated carbon had a higher maximum adsorption capacity of 500 mg/g compared to the ZnCl2 which had a maximum adsorption capacity of 333.33 mg/g. Experimental data fitted well into the Freundlich (R2=0.969) and Langmuir 9R2=0.945) adsorption isotherms. Adsorption processes were better described by the pseudo-second order (R2=0.998) and Pseudo-first order9R2=0.993) kinetic models. FT-IR spectra revealed typical adsorption bands for activate carbons.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Alvarez-Torrellas, S., et al. 2015.Removal of methylene blue by adsorption on mesoporous carbon from peach stones. Chem. Eng. Trns., 43. Anjaneyulu, Y., N.S. Chary and D.S.S.Raj 2005.Decolourization of industrial effluents-Available methods and emerging technologies-A review. Rev. Env. Sci. Biotech., 4: 245-273.
Literature cited 2: ASTM: D2866-96.2004.Standard test method for total ash content. ASTM Designation: D4607-94. 2011.Standard test method for determination of iodine number of activated carbon.

ID: 65200
Title: A mathematical study on anaerobic digestion process treating vegetable waste or energy recovery
Author: Antira Das, Chanchal Mondal and Siddharth G. Chatterjee
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 (11) Nov 18 page 883-895
Subject: A mathematicl study on anaerobic digestion process treating vegetable waste or energy recovery
Keywords: Time-lag model, biodegradability, anaerobic digestion (AD), biogas production
Abstract: This work primarily deals with a simple time-lag model for biogas production from anerobic digestion (AD) of vegetable wastes in a batch digester. The model is capable of predicting the S-shaped nature of the cumulative biogas yield as a function of retention time observed experimentally. The model is calibrated against biogas production results obtained from anaerobic digestion of vegetable wastes by variation of process parameters, like total solids, particle size and operating temperature, respectively. For these studies, the fit of the model to the experimental data has an average root-mean square 9RMS) deviation of19%. The model also led to the formulation of two measures/indexes of biodegradability of vegetable wastes. These measures are proportional to the biogas potential of vegetable waste showing susceptibility towards anaerobic digestion.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Asquer ,C., A Pistis and E.A. Scano. 2013.Characterization of fruit and vegetable wastes as a single substrate for the anaerobic digestion. Env. Eng. Manage., 12:89-92. Babaee, A. and J. Shayegan. 2010.Anaerobic digestion of vegetable waste. School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Literature cited 2: Banu, R., S. Kaliappan and D. Beck. 2007a.Treatment of spent wash in anaerobic thermophillic suspended growth reactor (ATSGR)J.Env.Biol.28(2): 517. Banu, R.S. Kaliappan and I.T. Yeom 2007 b. Treatment of domestic wastewater using upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactror. Int. J. Env. Sci. Tech., 4 (3): 363-370.

ID: 65199
Title: Plant growth promoting effects of multi-trait Rhizobacteria on Vigna radiata
Author: E.Bhuvaneshwari and Lali Growther
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 (10) Oct 18 page 876-880
Subject: Plant growth promoting effects of multi-trait Rhizobacteria on Vigna radiata
Keywords: Phosphate solubilizer, Azotobacter, Azospirilium,green gram, seed inoculation
Abstract: Microbial inoculants play a significant role in regulating the dynamics of organic matter decomposition and availability of plant nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. Biofertilizer is eco-friendly and possess no pollution threat to our environment, unlike chemical fertilizer which causes environmental hazards, such as water pollution, soil humus reduction, increased susceptibility to pests and disease. The microorganisms in biofertilizer restore the soils natural nutrients cycle and build soil organic matter. In the present study phosphate solubilizing bacteria and free-living nitrogen fixing bacteria were isolated from the rhizosphere. The ability of the organisms to produce enzymes was studied. The plant growth promoting studies were carried out on green grams. The seeds were inoculated with different combinations of organisms and their growth characteristics were studied after 45 days. The shoot length, root length, leaf chlorophyll content., the diameter of the stem and the size of the leaf were determined. The seeds inoculated with the combination of three organisms (Phosphate solubilizer, azotobacter and azospirillum) showed the highest plant growth characteristics than the other groups. The presence of these organisms made nitrogen and phosphorus available for the plants to grow.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adesemoye, A.O. and J.W. Kloepper. 2009.Plant microbes interactions in enhanced fertilizer-use efficiency. Appl. Microbiol. Biotech., 85 (1): 1-12. Anandaraj, M. and R. Dinesh. 2008.Use of microbes for spices production. In Organic spices. Ed. V.A. Parthasarathy, K. Kandiannan and V.Srinivasan. New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. pp 101-132.
Literature cited 2: Benson, H. 2005.Microbiological applications laboratory manual in general microbiology (9th edn).McGraw-Hill. Cappuccino, J.C.an N.Sherman.1992.Microbiology: A laboratory manual (3rd edn). Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co., New York. pp 125-179.

ID: 65198
Title: Environmental estimation of the air pollutants in some areas in Iraq
Author: Faris J.Alduhaidahawi,Hayder N.Abed, Aseel F.Afarhad an B.A. Almayahi
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 (10) Oct 18 page 871-875
Subject: Environmental estimation of the air pollutants in some areas in Iraq
Keywords: Gases, Hilla city, Air pollution, Oxygen
Abstract: As a result of urban expansion, the city of Hilla has witnessed industrial and population growth, there are many sources of air pollution. Therefore, the concentration of gases and the identification of the reality of air pollutants and the nature of these gases should be studied. This study included estimating the concentrations of some gases, such as O2, O3, SO2, NO2, NO, CO, CO2, CH4, TNMHC, O-oxylene and benzene with simultaneous measurement of weather conditions at the time of sampling during 2014. in Hilla station. The concentration of the gases varies with temperature, humidity and wind speed.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Alduhaidahawi,,F.J. et al. 2015.Gases pollutants and trace element concentrations in the air of Najaf city, Iraq. Int. J. Env. Monitoring and Prot.,2 (4):47-51. Almayahi, B.A. et al.2014.Heavy metals concentration in different soil samples in Najaf city, Iraq. Int. J. Eng. Trends and Tech., (IJETT).16:69-71.
Literature cited 2: EPA. 1992.Guidelines for exposures assessment. U.S. Environmental protection Agency, Risk Assessm Forum, Washington, D.C. EPA/600/z-92/001. George, K.2006.Environmental threats. Owaidat Publishing and printing, Beirut. pp 8

ID: 65197
Title: Lead bioremediation using spinach (Spinacia oleracea L)
Author: R.Kumar,H.Palecha,P.harma, M.D.Mukherji
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 (10) Oct 18 page 867-870
Subject: Lead bioremediation using spinach (Spinacia oleracea L)
Keywords: Lead, Bioremediation, Spinach, Toxicity
Abstract: The increase in the human activities has led to the increase in the addition of heavy metals in the earth ecosystem affecting both the flora and fauna. Lead toxicity is a major concern with respect to the health issues associated with lead. Bioremediation of lead using green plant could be an effective as well as environment-friendly technique for easy removal of lead from contaminated soil. The current study demonstrates the use of spinach (Spinacia oleraceae L) for the bioremediation of lead from the soil. Spinach was grown in pots containing different lead concentration and the lead uptake was measured in different parts of the plant. The study concludes that spinach was found to be an effective plant for the uptake of lead from the contaminated soil.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Agarwal,S.B., et al. 2007.Bioaccumation of heavy metals in vegetables: A threat to human health. Terrestrial and Aquatic Env. Toxicology. 1 (2): 13-23. Agwaramgbo, L., et al.2011.Lead remediation of contaminated water by mustard green. J. Env. Prot., 2 (9): 1240-1244.
Literature cited 2: Agwaramgbo, L. et al. 2012.An evaluation of edible plant extracts for the phytoremediation of lead-contaminated water.J.Env.Prot.3:722-730. Ahluwalia, S.S. and D. Goyal. 2007.Microbial and plant derived biomass for removal of heavy metals from wastewater.

ID: 65196
Title: Efect of humic acid on seed germination of Zea mays
Author: R.Sai Nandhini,R.Shlishiyah and P.Prakash
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 (10) Oct 18 page 862-866
Subject: Efect of humic acid on seed germination of Zea mays
Keywords: Humic acid, seed germination, root ength, shoot length, Zea mays.
Abstract: The study was s conducted to investigate the effect of humic acid on seed germination of maize. Maize seeds were soaked in various concentration of humic acid (from 05.to 5%) at different time intervals (10, 60, 120, 180, 240 and 300 min) were chosen for the study. The germination capacity, root and shoot length were analyzed after seven days incubation. The result display 1 % humic acid and soaking of 180 min maximum seed germination (100 %) was recorded and the optimum shoot and root length was 13.15 cm and 8.65 cm, respectively.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Chen, Y. and T. Aviad. 1990.Effects of humic substances on plant growth. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J., 161-86. Cordeiro, F.C. et al. 2011.Humic acid effect on catalase activity and the generation of reactive oxygen species in corn (Zea mays).Biosci. Biotech.Biochem.,75:70-74.
Literature cited 2: Nardi, S., et al.2010.Optimization of humic acid by Trichoderma viridi and effect on sorghum plant. J. Biopesticides. 3 (1 Special Issue).155-157. Prakash, P. et al. 2013.Influence of potassium humate on Morus alba and analysis their nutrients content, Int. J. Agronomy an Agricultural Res., 3 (6): 1-6.

ID: 65195
Title: Some studies on occupational hazards and safety in construction industry
Author: B.Lakshmi Neeharika, G. Shishira and T. Usha Madhuri
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 (10) Oct 18 page 853-861
Subject: Some studies on occupational hazards and safety in construction industry
Keywords: Occupation, hazard, safety
Abstract: Construction is the second largest economic activity in India. It is a labour intensive technology through mechanization occurs in the present scenario. Construction offers employment opportunities to all categories of people, skilled and unskilled labour. The workers at construction site are involved in works, such as working with mortar, cement, crushing stones, loading/unloading of materials, cutting, grinding, welding, lifting, shuttering, scaffolding, reinforcement steel works, sawing, etc. Health hazards in the construction industry cane be grouped under physical hazards (like fungi, insect bites), ergonomic hazards (like repetitive works, awkward postures, loads lifting) and mechanical hazards (like protruding parts, sharp objects).Accidents are the end products of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions of work. However, the accidents are preventable-they do not just happen. In the present work, four construction sites have been chosen to study the occupational hazards and safety issues at the construction sites. Under physical hazards, noise pollution monitoring has been done during concrete mixing for roof slab. Under chemical hazards, bio-monitoring of dust pollution has been carried out at the construction site. Under ergonomic hazards, repetitive work, loads lifting, improper posture, have been identified. Safety aspects regarding safety rules, sign boards, use of safety equipment have been studied.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Joshi, Pratibha, et al. 2013.Occupational health and safety of construction workers using personal protective equipment. Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Megrath, E.H.1997.Training for life and leadership in industry. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Literature cited 2: Dr. T. Usha Madhuri, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530 003.

ID: 65194
Title: Comparative analysis of performance and emission characterisitics of thermal barrier coated diesel engine using biodiesel fueled with diesel fuel
Author: S. Mahalingam, S.Ganesan, Gadiraju Shyam Krishna and V. 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 (10) Oct 18 page 848-852
Subject: Comparative analysis of performance and emission characterisitics of thermal barrier coated diesel engine using biodiesel fueled with diesel fuel
Keywords: Thermal coating, engine emission, diesel engine performance, injection pressure
Abstract: Nowadays in the area of internal combustion engines, improved engine performance, lowered specific fuel consumption and controlled emission levels are the three major challenges. Different methodologies are being implemented to increase the combustion temperatures and reduction of emissions. The thermal barrier coating is one of the possible solutions to solve such a problem. The various types of nano coating ae being used in the engine components to increase the temperatures and reduce the emissions. In this experimental study, nano mateirals, such a zirconium oxides and yttrium are coated over the piston head. The zirconium oxide stabilized with the yttrium was coated at the top of the piston and NiCral as a bond coating was applied over the piston head for a thickness of 500 µm. The injection pressure has been altered from its standard level and maintained at 200 bar. Then the ceramically coated diesel engine made to run with the jatropha oil and rubber seed oil are equally mixed and blended with the pure diesel fuel before supplied into the engine cylinder. The engine performance parameters, such as brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption were obtained. Emission characteristics, such as carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, nitric oxide and carbon dioxide were measured by using an exhaust gas analyzer. From the test result of the engine with thermal barrier nano coating, it was observed that the brake thermal efficiency 9BTE) and oxides of nitrogen (Nox) were increased and brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), carbon monoxide 9CO) and unburned hydrocarbon (UHC) were reduced from 15 to 20 % .The tests were carried out for a 20 % of biodiesel blend with the pure diesel fuel at room temperature and provided better specific fuel consumption and also a considerable reduction in the exhaust emission.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ganesan,S., et al. 2015.Taguchi based optimization of engine parameters using nano catalyst with blends of biodiesel. Appl. Mechanics and Materials.766-767:995-1000. Jalaludin, Helmisyah Ahmad, et la. 2013.Experimental study of ceramic coated piston crown for compressed natural gas direct injection engines procedia engineering. International Triobiology Conference. Malaysia. Proceedings, vol. 68, pp 505-551.
Literature cited 2: Janardhan, N.M.V.S. Murali Krishna and P. Ushasri.2004.Influence of injector opening pressure on performance and exhaust emissions in Dl diesel engine with air gap insulated piston and air G insulated linear with diesel operation. Int. J. Advance Res. in Eng. and Tech., 2 (iv): 107-115. Mohalingam, S. and B.R. Ramesh Bapu. 2012.Experimental and emission analysis of rubber seed oil and jatropha oil blends with diesel in compression ignition engine Int. Review Mech. Eng. (I.RE.M. E).7(5):954-959.

ID: 65193
Title: Physico-chemical characteristics of water in Khumanpat Lake, Manipur
Author: K.Khelchandra Singh, Khuraijam Usha and Th. Bonoy 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 (10) Oct 18 page 836-847
Subject: Physico-chemical characteristics of water in Khumanpat Lake, Manipur
Keywords: Physico-chemical, water, Khumanpat Lake
Abstract: The present study was carried out in Khumanpat Lake situated in Imphal east district, Manipur. Different physic-chemical parameters of the water samples of Khumanpat Lake were analysed following standard methods. The surface water temperature (O°C) of the different study sites during the study period ranged from 7.3 ± 0.2 °C TO 26.3 ± 0.4 °C. Transparency values ranged from 13.5 ± 1.0 to 53.9 ± 0.3 cm in all the study sites. Total dissolved solids (TDS) varied from 124.0 ±11.9 to 249.5 ± 15.0 mg/L throughout the study period. The pH value ranged between 6.8 ± 0.2 to 7.5 ± 0.3. The electrical conductivity values varied from 95.3 ± 5.9 to 155.8 ± 3.5 µS/cm. The concentration of dissolved oxygen in all the study sites varied between from 3.5 ± 0.3 to 6.7 ± 0.9 mg/L. The concentrations of free carbon dioxide varied between 7.5 ± 4.0 to 19.0 ± 3.6 mg/L. The chloride contents of the water samples in all the study sites throughout the study period varied from 51.6 ± 13.9 to 90.5 ± 4.5 mg/L. The values of total alkalinity in all the study sites during the study period ranged from 45.0 ±10.4 to 128.0 ± 4.3 mg/L. The values of total hardness ranged from 54.0 ± 3.7 to 134.0 ± 26.4 mg/L.
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ID: 65192
Title: Removal of rose bengal dye from aqueous solutions using Chitosan coated activated carbon prepared from Prosopis juliflora
Author: Aswin sriram and Ganapathiraman Swaminathan
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 (10) Oct 18 page 827-835
Subject: Removal of rose bengal dye from aqueous solutions using Chitosan coated activated carbon prepared from Prosopis juliflora
Keywords: Prosopis juliflora, activated carbon, rose bengal, adsorption
Abstract: Investigations were carried out to observe the adsorption of Rose Bengal dye over activated carbon prepared from Prosopis juliflora. Evaluation of the suitability of the adsorbent was performed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization. After the amalgamation of the activated carbon into a polymeric bead, chitosan was coated on the bead as a means of increasing the removal efficiency. At optimized equilibrium conditions, adsorption experiments were carried out and the removal percentage was calculated by checking the absorbance at 547nm.The removal efficiency of the dye was illustrated using the adsorption dynamics and isotherm kinetics. The Ho's pseudo-second order model was used to ascertain the rate kinetics as the model suited the present adsorption studies perfectly.
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