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ID: 64131
Title: Seasonal variation of ambient air quality under the impact of coal based thermal power plant emission around Sasan Ultra mega thermal power plant, Madhya Pradesh
Author: Maya Kumari and Kiranmay Sarma
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (5) MAY 18 page.371-378
Subject: Seasonal variation of ambient air quality under the impact of coal based thermal power plant emission around Sasan Ultra mega thermal power plant, Madhya Pradesh
Keywords: Thermal power plant, ambient air quality, Air pollution, National Ambient Air quality standard (NAQQS), Particulates
Abstract: Air pollution from coal-fired power plants is extensive and varied and contributes to a significant number of adverse environmental and health effects. When coal is burned to produce electricity, the combustion releases a combination of toxic chemicals into the environment and thus the human body. This paper analyzed the ambient air quality, in the vicinity of Sasan Ultra Mega Thermal power plant located in the Sasan village of Madhya Pradesh by measuring the concentration of Sox, NOx and particulate matter using standard methods. For analysis six sampling sites were selected around the thermal power plant under study. The results showed that the concentration of the air pollutants was high in summer due to enhanced dispersion of fugitive dust and other industrial activities similarly in winter season because of lower mixing height and poor distribution lead to high concentration of pollutants. Unlike, post-monsoon had all parameters less than the prescribed limit as per guidelines provided by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi for National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) 2009.The collected data were statistically analyzed with Pearson’s correlation analysis. The effect of environmental pollutants will lead to the adverse impacts on long-term exposure especially on vegetation and human health.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: APHA.1977.Methods of air sampling an analysis (2nd edn).American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C. Bandlamudi, D. an S.Avirneni.2013.Power plant-A scientific disaster. IJERA. 3 (3) 61-65.CEA.1997.Fourth national power plan 1997.2012.Report .Central Electricity Authority, Government of India.
Literature cited 2: CPCB.2009.National ambient air quality standards. Notification Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi. Jamil, S., et al.2009.Flyash trapping and mental accumulating capacity of Plants: Implication for green belt around thermal power plants. Landscape and Urban Planning.92 (2):136-147.

ID: 64130
Title: A novel method for analyzing moving bed hybrid bioreactors system in wastewater treatment
Author: Supriyo Goswami and Debabrata Mazumder
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (5) MAY 18 page.357-370
Subject: A novel method for analyzing moving bed hybrid bioreactors system in wastewater treatment
Keywords: Aerobic hybrid bioreactor, Moving bed, Mathematical model, Simplified solution, Euler’s method.
Abstract: A Simplified mathematical model of the moving bed hybrid bioreactor (MBHBR) under steady state has been developed assuming similar reaction kinetics for both suspended and attached growth microorganism and uniform biofilm thickness (Lf).The model considered the sharing between both suspended and attached growth biomass for a single electron donor molecule under moving condition .Monod kinetic expression for substrate utilization into the biofilm coupled with Fick’s second law of molecular diffusion of substrate into the biofilm from the bulk liquid is used to derive the model. Loss of biofilm due to particle-particle collision and hydraulic shear loss contributing to suspended biomass due to particle-particle collision and hydraulic shear loss contributing to suspended biomass are also considered. The velocity of moving particle is derived from the principle of air-water momentum equation. An approximate numerical solution of the model is also proposed using Euler’s method to predict the effluent substrate concentration and the biofilm thickness. Experimental validation is also performed using a laboratory scale, moving bed hybrid bioreactor system treating synthetic chrome bearing carbonaceous wastewater.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Beverloo, W.A. and J.Tramper.1994.Intensity of micro-carrier collisions in turbulent flow. Bioprocess Eng., 11: 177-184. Gjatltena, A., M.C.M. Van Loosdrecht and J.J.Heijnen.1997.Abrasion of suspended biofilm pellets in airlift reactors: effect of particle size.Biotech.Bioeng., 55 (1): 206-215.
Literature cited 2: Goswami, S. and D.Mazumder.2016.Development o kinetic coefficient for MBBR treating composite chrome tannery wastewater. Paper communicated to Water Environment Research. Lee, C.Y.1992.Model for biological reactors having suspended and attached growths.J.Env.Eng. 118 (6): 982-987.

ID: 64129
Title: Changes in Physico-chemical properties of different soils depending on soil temperature
Author: D.Das, B.Mulia and B.B.Kar
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.678-680
Subject: Changes in Physico-chemical properties of different soils depending on soil temperature
Keywords: Seasonal variation, Correaltion, Nitrogen and oxygen, Earthworms
Abstract: Soil surface shows conditional variation depending on the soil temperature in terms of emission and absorption of energy in the medium. During this temperature variation, there is an exchange of free radicals, ions, moisture nutrients, nitrogen gas, oxygen and other gaseous parameters as well. Thus, many chemical reactions taking place on the soil surface depends directly (or) indirectly on the soil temperature. In addition, the vegetation of a particular area is mostly concerned about the soil temperature based on seasonal variation and its impact on physical properties, chemical parameters, growth of earthworms and other microorganisms.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Rajendran,. and R.Veeraputhiran.2001.Agric.Rev., 22(1):68-70. Borah,P.K. et al. 2012.Der Chemica Sinica.3(4):834-840.
Literature cited 2: Lakdawala, M.M.D.H. Patel. 2013.Der Chemica Sinica.4(4):73-77. Prabhu. P. and U. Balasubramnian. 2012.Advnces in Appl.Sci.Res.,3(4):2103-2107.

ID: 64128
Title: Analysis of Thermal barrier coating on Engine valves using Biofuel
Author: R.Devaraj, J.Hemanandh, S.P. Venkatesan and S.Ganesan
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.673-677
Subject: Analysis of Thermal barrier coating on Engine valves using Biofuel
Keywords: Biodiesel, Diesel engine, Emission, Performance, Waste fish fry oil.
Abstract: Due to the depleting resources of petrofuels and the emission of hazardous gases, alternative fuels have found a place in recent times. In the present study, the inlet and exhaust valves of a single cylinder four stroke Dl diesel engine is coated with satellite 6 material with waste fish fry oil (WFF) as the engine fuel. Two test fuels, in different proportions, are parepared using transesterified waste fish fry oil. The performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine show that WFF B10 and WFF B20.Out of these two blends , WFF B20 show less HC, CO, CO2 emission and smoke compared to WFF B10 and petro diesel in the satellite 6 coated inlet and exhaust valve engine. Also, coated valve engine shows improved thermal efficiency and power output compared to the uncoated one.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Dhanamurugan, A. and R.Subtramanian.2013. Performance of single cylinder diesel engine wit bael seed biodiesel .J.Scientific and Ind.Res. 72 (11): 690-694. Subramanian., et al. 2011.Studies on performance and emission characteristics of multi cylinder diesel engine using hybrid fuel blends as fuel.J.Scientific and Ind.Res., 70 (7): 539-543.
Literature cited 2: Maher, R., et al., 2015.Mechanical and thermal stresses analysis in diesel engine exhaust valve with and without thermal coating layer on valve face. Asian Transactions on Eng., 5 (6): 253-262. Soni, Karan, et al. 2015.Optimising an IC engine exhaust valve design using finite element analysis .Int. J. Modern Eng., Res., 5 (5) : 55-59.

ID: 64127
Title: Devolatilization Kinetics of Sewage Sludge
Author: Kamal Batcha and V.Kirubakaram
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.669-672
Subject: Devolatilization Kinetics of Sewage Sludge
Keywords: Sewage sludge, Kinetics, Devolatilization
Abstract: Solid waste management is the key element of ‘Swachh Bharat Mission ‘of Government of India. Many municipalities /industries installed sewage treatment for treating liquid waste. One of the byproduct for sewage treatment is the sewage sludge .It is cumbersome in treating the solid sewage sludge. This paper analyzes the possibilities of using the sewage sludge as the fuel for combustor /gassifier .Also the paper attempts in elucidating the kinetics of the sewage sludge.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Shafizadeh, F. 1968.Pyrolysis and combustion of cellulose material.Adv. Carbohydrate Chem., 23: 419-474. Shafizadeh, F.andA.G.W.Bradbury.1979.Thermal degradation of cellulose in air and nitrogen at low temperatures.J.Appl.Polymer Sci., 23: 1431-1442.
Literature cited 2: Shafizadeh, F. and G.D.McGinnis.1971.Chemical composition and thermal analysis of cotton wood. Carbohydrate Res., J., 16: 273-277. Havens, J. et al.1972.A mathematical model of the thermal decomposition of wood. Combustion Sci., and Tech., 5: 91-98.

ID: 64126
Title: Assessment of Groundwater Qualities of Some Areas of Imphal East District of Manipur during Monsoon -7th Phase
Author: Nandababu Singh Laishram
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.663-668
Subject: Assessment of Groundwater Qualities of Some Areas of Imphal East District of Manipur during Monsoon -7th Phase
Keywords: Physico-chemical parameters, Drinking, Irrigation, BIS, WHO
Abstract: Fifteen groundwater samples (S-1 to S-15) were collected from different sampling sites (handpumps) of Imphal east district of Manipur during monsoon period (June) of 2017.They were analyzed for physic –chemical parameters, such as temperature ,pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), total alkalinity (TA) (CO2-3 and HCO3-) , total hardness (TH) , Ca2+ ,Mg2+,Na,K+ and Cl_.Only groundwater represented by S-4 (Heingang Awang Leikai (3) , near foothill), S-13 (Kaina Tourist Home, Kaina) and S-15 physico-chemical parameters are below/within the acceptable limits of BIS standard for drinking water as well as that of WHO. Other remaining groundwater (S-1 to S-3, S-5 to S-12 and S-14) may also be used for drinking purpose in absence of alternate sources. However, some suitable treatments are necessary so as to keep the values of total alkalinity for S-1 to S-3 , S-5 to S-12 and S-14, total hardness for S-1, S-10 and S-12 and concentrations of Mg2+ for S-10 and S-12 below their corresponding acceptable limits of BIS standard drinking water in order to make them perfectly fit for drinking purpose. All the groundwater may also be used for other domestic and irrigation purposes. Based on correlation coefficient data, moderately high values of TDS for groundwater, are attributed to the presence of mainly dissolved bicarbonates of Na+, Ca2+,Mg2+ and K+, and chlorides of Ca+ and Mg2+.Alkalinity for different groundwater, is due to the presence of dissolved NaHCO3, KHCO3, Ca (HC03)2 and Mg (HCO3)2.Further total hardness for different groundwater is due to the presence of mainly bicarbonates and chlorides of Ca2+ and Mg2+ .
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Prasad, P.R.C., et al .2009.Is rapid urbanization leading to loss of water bodies? J. Spot. Sci., 11 (2) : 43-52. Raghunath, H.M. 2007.Groundwater (3rd edn).New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi. Pp 1-308.
Literature cited 2: Aghajadeh,N. and A.A. Mogadam.2010.Assessment of groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and agricultural uses in the Oshnavieh area, northeast of Iran.J.Env.Prot., 1; 30-40. Alhababy, A.M. and A.J. Al-Rajab.2015.Geroundwater quality assessment in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.Curr.World Env., 10 (1): 22-28.

ID: 64125
Title: Treatment of low strength wastewater using Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket-Clariflocculator integrated system
Author: Saurabh Kumar and A.R.Quaff
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.659-662
Subject: Treatment of low strength wastewater using Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket-Clariflocculator integrated system
Keywords: Up flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor (UASB), Clariflocculator, Total kjeldahl nitrogen, Water treatment sludge
Abstract: In this study, the performance of upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB)-clariflocculator integrated system was evaluated while treating low strength wastewater. The COD of the wastewater was removed up to 85 % in the UASB reactor of the integrated system. Water treatment sludge (WTS) was used as a coagulant in a clariflocculator for removing total kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN).The UASB-clariflocculator integrated system removed TKN around 80.32±1.44% at WTS dose of 1000 mg/L.In order to achieve dose of WTS, a dose in the range of 600-1600 mg/L of WTS was varied and found maximum removal of TKN at 1000 mg/L dose of WTS. The results suggested that reuse of water treatment sludge as a coagulant for the post-treatment of UASB reactor effluent would be an attractive option. This technique may save the cost of fresh coagulant chemicals required for the coagulation process.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Makris, K.C., D.Sarkar and R.Datta.2006.Evaluating a drinking-water waste product byproduct as a novel sorbent for arsenic.Chemospehere.64:730-741. Babatunde, A. and Y.Q.Zhao.2007.Constructive approaches toward water treatment works sludge management; An international review of beneficial reuses. Critical reviews in Env. Sci. and Tech., 37:129-164.
Literature cited 2: Muisa, N.Z., Hoko an P.Chifamba.2011.Impacts of alm residues from Morton Jaffray Water Works on water quality and fish, Harare, Zimbabwe.Physics and Chemistry of the Earth.36:853-864. Chu, W.2002.Dye removal from textile dye wastewater using recycled alum sludge .Water Resour. 35: 3147-3152.

ID: 64124
Title: Remediation and Decolourization of Distillery Spent wash by using advanced oxidation processes-Review
Author: Manoj Pandurang Wagh and Pravin Dinkar Nemade
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.651-658
Subject: Remediation and Decolourization of Distillery Spent wash by using advanced oxidation processes-Review
Keywords: Ozonation, Advanced oxidation, Wastewater, COD, Colour, Electrocogulation, Distillery spent wash, Biodigested effluent
Abstract: Distillery industries are highly responsible for the tremendous generation of effluent known as distillery spent wash (DSW) .Distillery spent wash is caramelized , recalcitrant toxic pollutant, comprehensive undesirable intense dark brown colour non-consumed liquid accompanied by high COD,BOD, highly acidic pH, containing oraganic and inorganic poisonous ingredient which depends on the raw material furnished.Distillery spent wash also contains sugar decomposition products, such as anthocyanin, tannin and xenobiotic compounds. It causes aquatic and soil pollution due to strong brown colour recalcitrant melanoidin pigment which results in the obstruction of photosynthesis, eutrophication and low pH that acidifies the soil, affecting crop growth. Thus, creating an ecological imbalance and big environmental hassle. Hence, there is the urgent need for removal of colour and pollutants from distillery effluent which has become essential for green chemistry and is approved hygienically. Novel advanced technologies have been used to reduce colour and COD. The current review paper gives an insight of electro coagulation process and advanced oxidation processes, such as ozone, fenton, UV, hybrid treatment to treat spent wash.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Pant, D. and A. Adholeya.2007.Biological approaches for the treatment of distillery wastewater: A review .Biores.Tech. 98:31-2334 Saha, N.K., M.Balakrishnaan and V.S. Batra.2005.Improving industrial water use: A case study for an Indian distillery .Res. Conser. Recycl, 43: 163-174.
Literature cited 2: Satyawali, Y.and M.Balakrishnan.2008.Wastewater treatment in molasses based alcohol distilleries for COD and colour removal: A review .J.Env.Mange, 86: 481-497. Mohana, S., C.Desai and D. Madamwar.2007.Biodegradation and decolourization of anerobically treated distillery spent wash by a novel bacterial consortium .Biores.Tech. 98:333-339.

ID: 64123
Title: Improving the performance of Water Cooled Chiller using Wastewater from air Handling Unit
Author: M.Purusothaman, Rahul Varma, Gowtham Gupta, G.Senthil Kumar and T.N.Valarmathi
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.645-650
Subject: Improving the performance of Water Cooled Chiller using Wastewater from air Handling Unit
Keywords: Water cooled chiller, Air handling unit, Efficiency of chiller
Abstract: Water cooled chillers produce cold water in very huge quantities in industrial space cooling as well as process cooling applications. The water entering the chiller generally will have the atmospheric temperature around 32ºC.The energy consumption can be decreased as less work is involved. The water vapour in the surroundings gets condensed at the air handling unit (AHU) to give 60 kL of water on a daily basis and is rejected to surroundings. By this project, we plan to collect this drain water and it is made used to cool the feed water to the chiller. This method helps to improve the efficiency of the chiller and the overall energy consumption can be reduced. This project mainly aims at the recovery of condensate water which otherwise goes waste. Utilization of low temperature in the condensate to cool the condenser side of the refrigeration unit is made possible through applying the condensate recovery project. Thus this proposed project helps to improve the efficiency of the chiller, improves the effectiveness of the cooling tower and reduction of water consumption.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Licinia, Dusan and Chandra Sekhar.2012.Energy and water conservation from air handling unit condensate in hot and humid climates. Energy and Buildings. 45: 258-263. Guz, Kaen.2005.Condensate water recovery.ASHRAE J., 46 (6):54-56.
Literature cited 2: Lawrence, Tom, Janson Perry and Peter Dempsey.2010.Capturing condensate by retrofittingAHUs.ASHRAE J., 52 (1):48-53. Khan, Shahid Ali, Fan Weng and Sarim Al-Zubaidy.2014.Energy recovery through the condensate of air conditioning machines.Int.J.Lighting Res. And Tech., 3 (6):548-555.

ID: 64122
Title: Advanced Sensor Materials Based on Real-Time Soil Moisture Content and Temperature Monitoring Using IoT Technology in Smart Agriculture.
Author: Almaw Ayele Aniley, S.K. Naveen Kumar and A.Akshaya Kumar
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.639-644
Subject: Isolation and Characterization of Surfactant Degrading Bacteria
Keywords: NodeMCU, IoT, ThingSpeak, Thermistor, DPHP, ITO, nanopowder heater.
Abstract: In this work, we discuss the monitoring of soil temperature and volumetric water content using self-fabricated, advanced materials based dual probe heat pulse (DPHP) sensors using internet of things (IoT) technology. In DPHP soil moisture and temperature sensor, the temperature sensor is nanoceramic powder based thermistor (27nm) and the heater is made from ITO nanopowder (32nm) .The temperature sensor and the heater are energy efficient, low-cost and accurate that results in efficient , low power and cheap system. The heater and the temperature sensor probes are separated at a distance of 6 mm. The embedded system consists of both hardware and software components. The hardware components are NodeMCU, dual probe heat pulse (DPHP) moisture sensor, thermistor, 3D printed box and stainless steel cylindrical tubes while the software components are Arduino IDE and ThingSpeak.The system monitors the soil parameters through ThingSpeak.com web via a private account at a distance. The system can measure both soil temperature and moisture content upto 3 digit precision.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abayomi-Alli, A., et al., 2013.A microcontroller based digital thermometer with timer (digithermo).Int.J.Computer Sci.Issues (IJCSI) .10 (2):229-238. Anand, M. etal.2014.Microcontroller based transformer monitoring and controlling system using ZAigbee.3 (12):117-121.
Literature cited 2: Barela, M. 2016.Trinbet temperature and humidity LCD display.Adafruit learning system. Sipani, J.A.Y.P., R.H. Patel and T.upadhyaya.2017.Temperature, humidity monitoring and control system based on Arduino and Simgooa Gsm shield.Int.J.Electrical, Electronics and Data Communication.5 (11):62-68.

ID: 64121
Title: Isolation and Characterization of Surfactant Degrading Bacteria (Psudomonas Sps) from Detergent Contaminated Soils
Author: P. Jeevan Lakshmi, P.Suvarnalatha Devi and Ch.M.Kumari Chitturi
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.634-638
Subject: Isolation and Characterization of Surfactant Degrading Bacteria
Keywords: Biodegradation, Biosurfactant, Detergents, Methylene blue active substance, Psudomonas sps
Abstract: Surface active agents (surfactants) are chemical compounds which are largely used a s raw material in detergent production and their introduction into the environment in large concentrations causes harm to the aquatic bodies and terrestrial environment. Microorganisms were isolated from samples collected from outlets of laundary and dish washing areas. Bacteria were isolated from soil at the outlet of these detergents and blue active substance assay were used to determine the amount of degradation by the bacteria. Pseudomonas sps. Had shown better degradation for cloth washing detergent. Degradation percentage was maximum for sample-4 (Rin) 99.37 % after 48 hr on incubation .Followed by sample -3 (tide) degradation 95.26 %, are showing sample 2 and 1 are showing almost similar degradation percentage ( 84.12 & 8.22 %).
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Swisher, R.D. 1987.Surfactant biodegradation. Surfactants Science Series; (vol 18) Marcel Dekker Ltd., New York. Goodnow, R.A and A.P.Harrison, J.r.1992.Bacterial degradation of detergent compounds.Appl.Microbiol., 24 (4):555-560.
Literature cited 2: Abbot, D.C. 1962.Colourimetric determination of anionic surface active materials in water. Analyst.87:286-293. Chesebrough,M.2010.Medical laboratory manual for tropical countries ( vol 11, 2nd edn).Uni Press,Camb.,Great Britain.pp377.

ID: 64120
Title: Particulate Pollution (PM10) Dominance for the Metropolis Kolkata
Author: Anish Ganguly and Indranil Mukherjee
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.629-633
Subject: Particulate Pollution (PM10) Dominance for the Metropolis Kolkata
Keywords: PM10, SO2,NO2, Air pollution, Meteorological parameters, Hyslit back
Abstract: The air quality for city of Kolkata is deteriorating day by day. In fact, the huge number of respiratory tract related ailment reported for the metropolis is actually reflective of this. The present study focused on presenting an in depth analysis of the particulate matter (PM10) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) for two busy and highly traffic congested parts of Gariahat ( 22º31’9.671/2 N, 88º21’55.781/2 E) and Moulali ( 22º33’19.79” N, 88º21’55.30”E) of Kolkata over a period of one year from June, 2017 to May, 2018.The study has also reported the seasonal variation of these pollutants over the period and also tried to interpret the possible sources through the adoption of Hysplit back trajectory model. The meteorological parameters, such as humidity, temperature and rainfall data along with wind speed have been also reported in the study for better data interpretation. The basic objective of the study of the study is to report the dominance of PM10 on the air quality of Kolkata.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anguilli, D.A. 2018.Severe urban outdoor air pollution and children’s structural and functional brain development. From evidence to precautionary strategic action. Frontiers in Public Health.6: 1-7. Dockery, D.W., et al. 1993.An association between air pollution and mortality in six US cities. The New England J. of Medicine .329:1753-1760.
Literature cited 2: Lewis, T.C. et al.2013.Air pollution and respiratory symptoms among children with asthma; vulnerability by corticosteroid use and residence area. National Institute of Health.448:48-55. Pope, C.A., et al.2011.Lund cancer and cardiovascular disease mortality associated with ambient air pollution and cigarette smoke: Shape of the exposure –response relationships. Env. Health Perspective .119:1616-1621.

ID: 64119
Title: Impact of Municipal Solid Waste and Groundwater Quality Assessment: A Case study At Landfill Site near Rajendra Nagar, Patna
Author: Roshini Jahan, Sushil Kumar Singh, Prabhat Shankar, Kumar Bhaskar, Aftab Alam, and Ashok Kumar Ghosh
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.621-628
Subject: Impact of Municipal Solid Waste and Groundwater Quality Assessment
Keywords: Solid waste, municipal landfill, Contamination, Water quality, APHA, BIS
Abstract: Ground water contamination is serious global issue nowadays. In several of India, groundwater is largely affected by the improper disposal of municipal solid waste, which deteriorates the groundwater quality. In our country, more than 60% of the irrigation requirement and 85% of drinking water supplies are dependent on groundwater [1].According to UNESCO report, a majority of Indian population has no access to safe drinking water and that about 66 million people rely on unsafe groundwater for consumption. The present work is aimed at assessing the impact of municipal solid waste on water quality near landfill, Rajendra Nagar, Patna. All the samples were analyzed following different parameter have been considered , namely pH, EC, TDS,TH, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, sulphate, chloride, fluoride and bacteriological test. All these parameters were analysed using APHA and the obtained results were compared with the Indian standard drinking water specification BIS: 10500-2012 [2, 3].After analysis, it has been observe that the groundwater is significantly contaminated around the study area. In most of the sampling site of the study area had found poor and marginal water quality. In all the water samples, the parameters, like TDS, hardness and alkalinity were found above acceptable limits as per BIS [3].In bacteriology analysis, 25 % of the total sample were contaminated and hence unfit for drinking purpose. This study suggests that the analysis of water and its management practices should be carried out periodically for the protection of groundwater.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Gautam, H.R. and R.Kumar.210.Beter groundwater management can usher in India into second green evolution. J. Rural Develop., 58 (7): 3-5. APHA.2012.Standard method of the examination of water and wastewater (22nd edn).American Public Health Association, New York.
Literature cited 2: BIS, 2012.Drinking water specification .IS:10500.Bureau of Indian standards, New Delhi. Al Sabahi, E., W.Z. Wy and F. Al Nozaily.2009.Assessment of groundwater pollution at municipal solid waste of ibb landfill in Yemen.

ID: 64118
Title: Experimental investigation on performance combustion and emission characteristics of Direct Injection Diesel Engine sings Calophyllum Inophyllum Methyl Ester
Author: S.Padmanaba Sundar, M.Hema Kumar and S.Jenoris Muthiya
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.607-613
Subject: Experimental investigation on performance combustion and emission characteristics of Direct Injection Diesel Engine Calophyllum Inophyllum Methyl Ester
Keywords: Biodiesel, Calophyllum inophyllum
Abstract: Globally, the need for energy is increasing rapidly while the supply is not growing at the same pace, thus creating huge deflection in power and cost in many parts of the world. Because of the increased in worlds economy, it causes a huge demand for the transportation sector and power generation equipment, which increases the demand for diesel fuel. So we are in situation to find suitable alternative fuel to replace the standard diesel fuel. Biodiesel produced from Calophyllum inophyllum oil was blended with diesel in the ratio of30:70 on a volume basis (B30) was used to investigate the performance, combustion and emission characteristics f a single cylinder direct injection diesel engine and the results were compared with B20 and base diesel fuel. The results revealed that the brake thermal efficiency was increased by 6 % and BSFC was reduced by 5 % than B20.Moreover, the entire tested fuels show similar in-cylinder pressure and heat release rate for B30 is higher than B20.The NOx emission got reduced for both the blends than diesel and HC emission was lower at low loads for the blend B30 than diesel. Other emission, such as CO and smoke was higher than diesel fuel.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Dhar,A.,K.Roblet and A.K. Agarwal.2012.Production of biodiesel from high-FF neem oil and its performance , emission and combustion characterization in a single cylinder DI CI engine. Fuel Process Tech., 7: 118-129.doi.10.1016/j.fuproc.2012.01.012. Agarwal, D. and A.K.Agarwal.2007.Performance and emission characteristics of Jatropha oil preheated and blend in a direct injection compression ignition engine.Appl.Therm.Eng. 27 (13):2314-2323.
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ID: 64117
Title: Computer vision for predicting unhealthy region of rice leaves-A Review
Author: K.S. Archana and Arun Sahayadhas
Editor: Prof.D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (7) July 19 page.607-613
Subject: Computer vision for predicting unhealthy region of rice leaves-A Review
Keywords: Crop disease, Computer vision, Segmentation, Feature extraction and classification
Abstract: Rice (Oryza sativa) is a very important food crop of Indian overall agricultural economy. Moreover, it is the staple food of southern and eastern India. Since the consumption is more the rice plant has to be analyzed well with its diseases and proper disease control measures should be taken with rice otherwise it gives major economic loss and reduce grain quality. This paper reviews the importance of rice plant infection due to plant pathogen. In the last two decades the scientist draws the attention on automatic plant disease identification from visible symptoms due to the quick development of computer technology; it makes researchers to automatically identify the diseases in plant from early symptoms. This review summarizes completely different survey with numerous ways supported on colour conversion, segmenting the pigment, extracting the features and classifying the disease. Though advancement has taken place some of the challenges were still lacking. To overcome the problem, it concludes with intensive studies on the prediction and classification of rice plant diseases for each methodology.
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