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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.
Literature cited 2: Aradhey, Amit.2016.USDA foreign agriculture service. Global Agricultural Information Network, India.Biofuels Annual.GAIN report no.6088. Agarwal, A.K. 2007.Biofuels (alcohols and biodiesel) applications as fuels for internal combustion engines.Progr.Energy Comb.Sci, 33 (3):233-271.doi:1016/j.pecs.2006.08.003.

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.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Zhang, N.M.Wang and N.Wang.2002.Precision agriculture-A worldwide overview. Computer and Electronics inAgriculture.36 (2-3):113-132.http://doi.org/10.1016/SO168-1699 (02) 00096-0. Keshavaraz, K., et al.2011.Gnetic diversity of xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae strains from rice fields in Malaysia.J.Plant Pathology.93:719-724.
Literature cited 2: Sastry, K.S.2013. Plant virus and viroid disease in the tropics: Volume 1: introduction of plant viruses and sub-viral agents, classification, assessment of loss, transmission and diagnosis. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-84-007-6524-5. Barbedo, J.G.A.2016.A new automatic method for disease symptom segmentation in digital photographs of plants laves. European J.Plant Pathology.1-16.http://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-016-1007-6.

ID: 64116
Title: Consideration of Environmental factor in Dumper performance calculation of coal mines
Author: Pawan Kumar Yadav, Suprakash Gupta and Deepak 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.602-606
Subject: Consideration of Environmental factor in Dumper performance calculation of coal mines
Keywords: Environment actor, Dumper, Carbon dioxide, Carbon tax index, Engine index
Abstract: The pollution impacts of heavy-duty vehicles on the environment are a increasing day by day, as these vehicles become older and older. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are primary greenhouse gases and it is produced when the fuels are completely burned. When the dumper became older, it emits more gases, such as carbon monoxide CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matters (PM), total hydrocarbons THC) and unburnt fuel rather than CO2.These gases are very hazardous for the environment as well as for the human being.This pollution creates a lot of health issues in the nearby mining area. Hence, while calculating the performance of dumper, it should also be considered as a factor which was previously not considered. In this research, the environmental factor is proposed to calculate by the multiplication of carbon tax index and engine index. A case study has been taken to illustrate the proposed methodology.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Kitula, A.G.N. 2006.Environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania. A case study of Geita district. J. Cleaner Production, Tanzania. Fernando, M.A., and J.R. Juan.2013.Modern industries, pollution and agricultural productivity. Evidence from Ghana.RA-2010-12-005.
Literature cited 2: Yadav, P.K. and S. Gupta .2017.Performance measurement of mining equipment: A state of the art. International Conference on Deep, excavation, energy resources and production. Kharagpur. Bosch.2005.Emission-control technology for diesel engines. Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany.

ID: 64115
Title: Bioremediation potential of Macrophytes in Jakkur Wetland
Author: P.Sudarshan, M.K.Mahesh and T.V.Ramachandra
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.594-601
Subject: Bioremediation potential of Macrophytes in Jakkur Wetland
Keywords: Macrophytes, Bengaluru, Jakkur Lake, Heavy metal
Abstract: Aquatic macrophytes are important components of wetland ecosystems as they help in the uptake of nutrients and hence help in maintaining the chemical integrity of the respective ecosystem. These plants mobilize mineral elements from the bottom sediments and provide shelter to aquatic macro invertebrates and fishes. The current study investigates the diversity, biomass, nutrient and metal uptake potential following the standard protocol. Polygonum glabrum and Typha angustata had higher biomass at both inlet and outlets. Carbon content was higher in Typha angustata, nitrogen and phosphorus was highest in Spirodela polyrhiza in the outlet. Cadmium concentration was within normal range with Alternanathera philoxeroides and Pistia stratiotes accumulating highest in inlet and outlet. Typha angustata in inlet had copper concentration in critical range whereas in outlet all species had normal range with Ludwigia sp the highest. Lead, zinc, nickel and chromium were in higher concentration in Typha angustatathan other species in inlet. Nickel was above normal range in Typha angustata in inlet and in all species in outlet. In the outlet Typha angustata was above normal range in Typha angustata in inlet and in all species in outlet. In the Outlet Typha angustata (lead), Pistia stratiotes (zinc and nickel) and Alternanthera philoxeroides (chromium) had higher concentrations. Thus the study highlighted the remediation potential of macrophytes from Jakkur Lake.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Cowardin, L.M., et al.1979.Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the united States, Washington, D.C.U.S. Department of the interior ,U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Cronk, J.K and M.S. Fennessy.2001.Wetland plants: Biology and ecology.CRC Press.
Literature cited 2: Sudarshan, P., M.K. Mahesh and T.V. Ramachandra .2017.Macrophytes of Bangalore wetlands. ENVIS technical report 126.Energy and wetlands Research Group, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Schallenberg, M. and E.Waite.2004.Survey of aquatic macrophytes in lake Waihola, summer 2002-2003.Limnology report no.9.Department of Zoology, University of Otago.

ID: 64114
Title: Contemporary Condition of Physico-Chemical Properties and Heavy metal contamination in Groundwater by Tannery activities, Ambur, Vellore District
Author: S.Vasanthan and A. Murugesan
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.587-593
Subject: Contemporary Condition of Physico-Chemical Properties and Heavy metal contamination in Groundwater by Tannery activities, Ambur, Vellore District
Keywords: Heavy metals, Tannery activities, Groundwater quality, Ambur, Vellore district
Abstract: This study was focused to reveal the physic-chemical characteristics and the presence of heavy metals in groundwater samples. This research was done at the site of the tanneries, Ambur taluk in Vellore district Tamil Nadu, estimates the pollution indices and risk assessment to assess s the rightness of groundwater for human consumption. The knowledge focused physic-chemical parameter and heavy metals, like lead, chromium, copper and zinc contamination on groundwater samples. Flame atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) technique was used to assess the heavy metals concentration. The analytical results showed that chromium concentration is significantly higher in groundwater samples at the site of the tannery locality. Also lead (Pb), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) metals strength was found to be slightly high in groundwater at the site of the tannery areas. The calculated pollution indices, namely contamination index (CI) and index of environmental risk (IER) for the heavy metals propose that majority of the studied groundwater samples are in the highly contaminated zone. All physical and chemical parameters within the limits and metals contamination in groundwater is answerable for the maintenance of harmfulness in farming crops and domestic uses.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Del Mar Lopez, T.T.M. Aide and J.R. Thomlinson.2001.J.Human Eng., 30:49-54. Syrlybekkyzy, S., et a l.2014.Oriental J. Chemistry .30 ():1631-1638.
Literature cited 2: Bollikolla, H. etal.2016.Oriental J. Chemistry .32 (4): 2275-2282. Rahaman, A., et al., 2016.J.Anal.Chem., 7 (12): 880.

ID: 64113
Title: Role of International Instruments on Environmental Protection
Author: G.Subhalakshmi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.580-584
Subject: Role of International Instruments on Environmental Protection
Keywords: Environmental protection, Sustainable development, WTO, TRIPS, Legislation, Impact
Abstract: In the present global scenario, people have become more snobbish, sophisticated and self-centric showing least interest in their surroundings. Men stated making wealth, exploiting all natural resources around him, sans thinking about future generations. By this, the environment started degrading and has led to the current noxius atmosphere. And with the advent of science and technology, growth in population, urbanization and agricultural development, the traditional concern towards environment and ecology started eroding twisting the development process in to a threat to environmental protection. And this gained much importance and has amplified the concept of sustainable development. There exists a plethora of legislation enacted by the Indian legislature in-line with the international instruments, affixing commitment towards the environment. The World Trade Organization and TRIPS has played a significant role in fixing responsibility on the governments, preserving and protecting the environment. This work aims to bring out the magnitude of transformation, effectiveness and efficiency, the international instruments have brought into the Indian soil. By discussing the relevant international instruments, their objectives and provisions and the respective interface with the Indian legislation, the author intends to bring out an interesting, insightful analysis on the role played by these authorities to preserve and protect the environment.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bhagwati, P.N.1996.Sustianble development and environment: Emerging trends and issues. Indian J.Int.Law.38:57-74. Pandey Sachidanand vs State of West Bengal.1987.AIRSC 1109.
Literature cited 2: https://www.wto.org/English/docs_e/legal_e/04-wto_e.htm. https://www.fao.org/docrep/v7850e/v785oe03a.htm.

ID: 64112
Title: Delineation of Groundwater potential zones of Velpula-Vempalli Area
Author: V. Sunitha and S. Silva Prasad Reddy
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.573-579
Subject: Delineation of Groundwater potential zones of Velpula-Vempalli Area
Keywords: Delineation, Groundwater potential zones, Velpula Vempalli area, Y.S.R district
Abstract: An integrated survey based on satellite image interpretation corroborated with limited field check were carried cut with a view to delineating the groundwater potential of Velpula-Vempalli area, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh falling in survey of India topo sheet no.57J/07.Under this study six thematic maps –lithological , structural, geomorpholoical, hydromorpholoical map, landuse-land cover map, lineament and lineament density map were prepared covering an area of about 3600 km2.The lithological and structural map constitutes the geological map. The geological map portrays the are being covered by peninsular gneissic complex comprising mainly granite gneisses and granitoids intruded by basic delorite dykes, faults and alignment of stream segments, tanks, topography, etc. The geomorphologic map depicts various landforms, such as denudational hill (DH) , residual hills (RH) , structural hills (SH), structural valley (SV) , intermontane valleys (IV) , pediment (PD), pediplain (PP) and flood plain. The area has been classified into high potential, moderate potential, low potential and non potential for ground–water development on the basis of hydromorphological studies. Some of the favourable locations have been suggested to impound the excessive runoff so as to augment the groundwater resources of the area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Waikar, M.L. and Aditya P.Nilawar.2014.Identification of groundwater potential zone using remote sensing and GIS technique. Int. J. Innovative Res. In Sci.Eng. and Tech., 3 (5):12163-12174. Sunitha,V. J.Abdullah Khan and M.Ramakrishna Reddy.2012.Groundwater quality mapping in parts of Kadapa and Anantapur districts, A.P. using geographic information system.Int.J.Earth Sci.and Eng., 5 (4) :686-695.
Literature cited 2: Sunitha, V.J. Abdullah Khan and B. Muralidhara Reddy.2013.Fluoride contamination in groundwater in and around Badvel, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Indian J. Advances in Chem. Sci., 2 (1): 78-82. Karanth, K.R.1987.Ground water assessment development and management .McGraw .Hill, New York.

ID: 64111
Title: Studies On Thermal Decomposition of Biomass Wastes of Sterculia foetida L Tree
Author: N.Vaishnavi and M.Pugazhvadivu
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.568-572
Subject: Studies On Thermal Decomposition of Biomass Wastes of Sterculia foetida
Keywords: Sterculia foetida tree waste, Empty fruit, Seed, Deoiled cake, TG and DTG, FTIR
Abstract: The present study aims to explore the physic-chemical and pyrolysis characteristics of biomass waste obtained from the Sterculia foetida L. tree. The biomass wastes investigated in this work include empty fruit bunch (SEFB), seed (SS) and de-oiled seed cake SDC) .The proximate compositions, elemental composition of the biomass wastes were measured. The pyrolysis behavior was investigated by thermo gravimetric analysis. The functional groups in the biomass wastes were measured using FTIR spectroscopy. The thermal decomposition studies showed that the empty fruit, seed and de-oiled seed cake obtained from Sterculia foetida L. can be used as feedstock for pyrolysis process.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Agarwal, A.K.2007.Biofuels (alcohols and biodiesel) :Applications as fuels for international combustion engines.Prog.Energy.33:233-271. Saidur, R., et al. 2011.A review on biomass as a fuel for boilers .Renew.Sust.Energy.Rev., 15: 2262-2289.
Literature cited 2: Kumar, A., et al.2008.Thermo gravimetric characterization of corn stover as gasification and pyrolysis feedstock. Biomass and Bioenergy.32: 460-467. Singh, Jasvinder and Sai Gu.2010.Biomass conversion to energy in India-A critique .Renew.Sust.Energy Rev., 14: 1367-1378.

ID: 64110
Title: Parametric Analysis and Thermodynamic Optimization of Organic Rankine Cycle for low grade waste Heat Recovery
Author: Suhas Upadhyaya and Veershetty Gumtapure
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.556-567
Subject: Biogenic Iron oxide nano particles as green Catalyst for reduction of Vat Red Dye
Keywords: Organic rankine cycle, Genetic algorithm, Parametric, Thermodynamic efficiency, Exergy, Pinch point.
Abstract: The system consists of a low temperature heat source coupled to an organic rankine cycle (ORC) system. The working fluids used are R245fa, R123, isobutene and R134a.The ORC model is developed in EES by adopting zero-dimensional energy and mass balance approach. A parameteric investigation has been carried out to study the impact of few thermodynamic parameters on the performance of the system. Genetic algorithm optimization technique is adopted to find the optimal parameters at which the system can be operated with maximum exergy effieciency. Maximum exergy efficiency of 45.53 % was obtained with R123 followed by R245 fa (44.98 %), isobutene (42.89%) and R134a (41.91 %).The optimal turbine inlet pressure for R245fa (44.98%), isobutene (42.89%) and R134a (41.91%).The optimal turbine inlet pressure for R245 a, R123, isobutene and R134a was 6.07 bar, 3.66 bar, 10.36 bar and 19.94 bar, respectively. Sensitivity analysis showed that he turbine inlet pressure has the highest sensitive degree with respect to all performance indicators when compared with other system parameters. Variation in pinch point temperature difference showed no impact on thermal efficiency. R245fa and R123 are better suited for low temperature ORC systems compared to R134a and isobutene due to their efficient system performance and low operating temperature and pressure.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: IEA.2014.Harnessing electricity’s potential. I. Energy Technology Perspective-ETP2014.International Energy Agency. Quoilin, Svlvain, etal.2013.Techno-economic survey of organic rankine cycle (ORC) systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.22:168-186.
Literature cited 2: Delgado, Toreres.AM.and Rodriguez L. Garcia, 2010.Analysis and optimization of the low temperature solar organic rankinecycle (ORG) .Energy Conversion Mange, 51 (12): 2846-2856. Ziviani, Davide, Asfaw Beyene and Mauro Venturini. 2014.Advances and Challenges in ORC systems.

ID: 64109
Title: Biogenic Iron Oxide Nanoparrticles As Green catalyst for reduction of Vat Red Dye
Author: G. Jagathesan and P.Rajiv
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.551-555
Subject: Biogenic Iron oxide nano particles as green Catalyst for reduction of Vat Red Dye
Keywords: Iron oxide nanoparticles, Catalytic action, Red dye, Catalyst
Abstract: In this investigation, a simple and pollution free technique belonging to nano-biotechnology and green chemistry approach is adopted using a green catalyst for the sustainable environment in future. The biogenic Eichornia mediated iron oxide nanoparticles (EFeONPs) were used as a green catalyst for decolourization of vat red dye. The different parameters (dye concentration, dose of catalyst, pH and reaction time) were assessed for decolourization of vat red dye using EFeONPs. The 80-90 % dye removal was observed in optimum conditions (pH at 6.5, 20 ppm, 02 mg/100 mL and 50 min).FTIR analysis confirmed that he degradation of aromatic compounds from treated dye water using EFeONPs. The technique of decolouriaztion of vat red dye using phytogenic mediated green catalyst was safe and non-hazardous .EFeONPs exhibited excellent catalytic properties in the reduction of harmful dyes.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Zhang, W., et al., 2003.Kinetics, degradation pathway and reaction mechanism of advanced oxidation of 4-nitrophenol in water by a UV/H202 process.J.Chem.Tech.Biotech., 78:788-794. Rostami-Vartooni, A., M.Nastrollahzadeh and M.Alizadeh.2016.Green synthesis of seashell supported silver nanoparticles using Bunium persicum seeds extract: application of the particles for catalytic reduction of organic dyes.J.Colloid Interf.Sci., 470:268-275.
Literature cited 2: Manjari,G., et al.2017.Catalytic and recyclability properties of phytogenic copper oxide nanoparticles derived from Aglaia elaeagnoidea flower extract.J.Saudi Chem.Soc., 2: 610-618. Ostuni, E. etal.2001.Selective deposition of proteins and cells in arrays of microwells.Langmir.17:2828-2834.

ID: 64108
Title: Corporate Social Responsibility for sustainable development
Author: Archana Nath, Ritesh Kumar, Ajit Kumar Behura, Kanak Tara and Muniyan Sundararajan
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.545-550
Subject: Corporate Social Responsibility for sustainable development
Keywords: CSR, Sustainable development, Sustainability, Environment, Social and economic
Abstract: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be a good tool for sustainable development in the mining regions of the country. Like all processes of management, CSR has evolved over a period of time and now is the buzzword in the business fraternity. Though numerous definitions can be seen for this term the central meaning, however, remains the same and goes like ‘the impact that the businesses have on the society and in turn the expectations of the society from them. The companies nowadays seriously undertake corporate social responsibility activities as they feel their responsibility towards the society where it operates. This paper aims to have a close look at the community development initiatives of a few large-scale coal mining companies in India. With a few case studies, an attempt is being made to understand the term corporate social responsibility and its role in sustainable development. Case studies of a few coal mining companies, namely Eastern Coalfield Limited, Central Coalfield Limited and Northern Coalfield Limited have been considered here. These examples show how the businesses have realized their existence in economic, social and environmental terms and as such, they are equally showing their inclination for their environment and the society besides looking for the profit.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: United Nations.1987.Report of the World Commission on the Environment and Development. Retrieved from http://www.un-documents.net/our-common-future.pdf. Corporate Social Responsibility. Retrieved from http:www.businessdictionary.com/definition/coporate-social-responsibility.html).
Literature cited 2: What is CSR? Retrieved from https://www.unido.org/our-focus/advancing -economic competitiveness/competitive-trade-capacities-and-corporate-responsibility/corporate-social-responsibility-market-integration/what-csr. What is CSR?: Retrieved from http://ec.europa.en/growth/industry/corporate-social-responsibility_en.

ID: 64107
Title: Techno-Economic Renewable Power Solutions for Audio Recording Studio Laboratory in a Remote Education Institution
Author: W.Margaret Amutha, H.Caleb Andrew, A. Debie Shajie and M.Jennifer June
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.536-544
Subject: Techno-Economic Renewable Power Solutions for Audio Recording Studio Laboratory in a Remote Education Institution
Keywords: HOMER software, Hybrid renewable power, Audio recording studios, Grid extension, Energy efficiency
Abstract: This paper was intended towards evaluating the electricity availability, demand and alternate power solutions on the operation of a laboratory in a remote institution of India. Electricity access in the institution is currently inadequate. So the needs o the laboratory are met by conventional approaches, like diesel generators (DG). Battery, etc. Electricity becomes the source of CO2 emission, for instance when fossil fuels is combusted in power plants. Increasing consumption of conventional fossil fuel coupled with environmental degradation has led to the attention towards green energy sources. The purpose of this paper is to find the best hybrid renewable power combination from various renewable energy resources to satisfy the electrical needs of audio studio labs in Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu. Hybrid optimization model for electric renewable (HOMER) software is used to find out the finest technically, economically and environmentally viable renewable based energy efficient system. The solution obtained shows that a hybrid combination SPV/WES/battery sources can be cost effective, techno-economically viable sustainable and environmentally sound.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Li, Chun Hua, et al.2009.Dynamic modeling and sizing optimization of stand-alone photovoltaic power systems using hybrid energy storage technology. Renewable Energy.39:815-826. Markvart, T.1996.Sizing of hybrid photovoltaic wind energy systems. Solar Energy.57 (4) :277-281.
Literature cited 2: Shezan, S.K.A., Narottam Dash and Hasan Mahmudula .2016.Techno-economic analysis of a smart-grid hybrid renewable energy system for Brisbane of AAustralia.1st International Conference on Energy and Power , ICEP 2016.Procedings, Vol.110, pp 340-345. Shezan, S.K.A., et al.2016.Performance analysis of an off-grid win-PV (photovoltaic) –diesel-battery hybrid energy system feasible for remote areas. J. Cleaner Production.125:121-132.

ID: 64106
Title: Study on Sewage water treatment by Organic and Inorganic Coagulant
Author: S. Lalitha, K.Thileep Kumar, A.M. Shanmugaraj, R.A.Kalaivani and S.Raghu
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.531-535
Subject: Ambient air quality monitoring and modeling in Coimbatore city
Keywords: Sewage water, Polymeric coagulant, FeCl3, Ca (OH)2
Abstract: In the present study, we investigate the reduction of sludge in sewage water treatment using low cost chemicals method. The main objective of the sewage treatment process is to remove the various contaminants or pollutants, like solid, organic carbon, nutrients, inorganic salts, metals, pathogens, etc. The sewage water was treated using polymeric coagulant (cationic polymer) and inorganic salts, such as ferric chloride (FeCl3) and calcium hydroxide (Ca (OH) 2.Jar testing is employed at different pH and Coagulant and flocculent dosage. The supernatant layer of effluent was analyzed under various parameters, like biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), colour, odour and turbidity. From the results, it has been indicated that chemical coagulant treatment methods were very effective than polymeric coagulants from the quality of the reusable wastewater.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Applications of electrocoagulation in various wastewater and leachate treatment-A review. Raghu, C. and C. Ahmed Basha.2007.Chemical or electrochemical techniques followed by ion exchange for recycle or textile dye wastewater .J.Hazard.Mater. 149:324-330.
Literature cited 2: Jiang, Jia-Qian. The role of coagulation in water treatment. MATEC .2017.Applications of natural coagulants to treat wastewater-A review .MATEC web of Conferences.103:06016.