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ID: 60255
Title: Effect of Limnochemical variables on Macrophyte composition pattern in wetlands of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
Author: Santanu Gupta and Debnath Palit.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 737-742 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Macrophyte, Wetlands.
Abstract: The relationships between macrophyte assemblage and ten limnochemical variables were assessed across twenty wetlands in Birbhum District, west Bengal, India. A total of 57 macrophytic species belonging to 26 families were recorded during the study period (December 2010 to January 2012). Macrophyte species were categorized into emergent (65.5 %), floating (25%) and submerged (9.5%) groups. Cyperaceae (17 %), Lemnaceae (15 %) and Poaceae (15 %) showed higher abundance followed by Nymphaeceae (8%), Pontederiaceae (7%), Hydrocharitaceae (6%), Araceae (5.5%), Asteraceae (5%) and Amaranthaceae (4%) with moderate abundance. CCA revealed that macrophyte composition in wetlands of Birbhum district was affected by pH, nitrate nitrogen and phosphate phosphorus. Araceae, Amaranthaceae, Nelumbonaceae, Asterace etc were noted to prefer aquatic environment with lower alkalinity, chloride and phosphate content along with cooler water with reduced hardness and pH value. The present study revealed the strong limnochemical environment preference pattern of aquatic Macrophytes in this eco-region of west Bengal, India.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Adinsoft SARL. 2010. XLSTAT-software, version 10, Addinsoft, Paris, France. APHA-AWHA-WPCF 2005. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water, 21st edition, Washington, D.C.
Literature cited 2: Battrup-Pedersen, A., Szoszkiewicz, K., Nijboer, R.O., Hare, M.O. and Ferreira, T. 2006. Macrophyte communities in unimpacted European streams: variability in assemblage patterns Abundance and diversity. Hydrobiologia. 566: 179-196. Cook, C.D.K. 1996. Aquatic and Wetland Plants of India. Oxford University Press, Oxford, New York, Delhi.

ID: 60254
Title: Defluoridation of drinking water in batch and continuous-flow electro coagulation systems.
Author: J.Manoj Babu and Sudha Goel.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 727-736 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Electrocoagulation, Filtration, pH, Mild steel, Concentration.
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate fluoride removal from drinking water using electrocoagulation (EC) in batch or continuous-flow reactors under different operating conditions. Effects of varying applied voltage, initial concentration and initial pH on fluoride removal efficiencies were evaluated using mild steel electrodes. Results for distilled water and ground water were compared. Maximum F removal efficiencies from distilled water were 84.9 % and 79 .4 % in batch and continuous mode, respectively for the highest applied voltage of 25 V. Removal efficiencies from ground water were 79.6 % and 28.7% in batch and continuous mode, respectively. At low F concentrations of 10 mg/L and initial pH ranging from 5 to 10, the final pH ranged from 6.35 to 7.96, highlighting the advantage of EC over conventional coagulation for drinking water treatment. Maximum F removal efficiency of 84.9 % was observed at an initial pH of 6.42. Increasing fluoride concentrations from 20 mg/L to 50 mg/L resulted in an increase in pH irrespective of the applied voltage. As expected, an increase in initial F concentrations resulted in decreased F removal efficiencies. These results demonstrate the importance of initial F concentrations on both, final pH of the treated water and F removal efficiencies.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Adapureddy, S.M. and Goel, S. 2012. Electrocoagulation of drinking water for the removal of turbidity, Proceedings of the 2012 3rd International Conferences on Environment Science and Technology (ICEST 2012). Behbahani, M., Alavi Moghaddam, M.R. and Arami, M. 2011. Techno-economical evaluation of fluoride removal by electrocoagulation process: Optimization through response surface methodology. Desalination, 271: 209-218.
Literature cited 2: Bureau of Indian standards (BIS). 1993. Indian standard specifications for drinking water, IS: 10500. Emamjomeh, M.M, Sivakumar, M., Varyani, A.S. 2011. Analysis and the understanding of fluoride removal mechanisms by an electrocoagulation/flotation (ECF) process, Desalination, 275: 102-106.

ID: 60253
Title: Heavy metals levels in Carica Papaya L. Tree bark as indicator of atmospheric pollution in Abakaliki municipality.
Author: Chukwuka, K.S. and Uka, U.N.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 723-726 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Heavy metals, Carica papaya bark, Biomonitor, Pollution.
Abstract: Air pollution is one of the serious problems faced by the people especially in municipal areas of underdeveloped countries. Therefore studies on heavy metals in Carica papaya tree bark as indicator of atmospheric pollution in Abakaliki South-East Nigeria were carried out. Sampling of Carica papaya bark was performed in three sites with three different degrees of pollution. Heavy metals (Copper, Zinc, Lead and Cadmium) were determined using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Bark extract pH was measured using calibrated digital pH meter. There were variations in the studied heavy metals between the sites (cu, Pb and Zn) with high values indicating increased traffic and industrial activities. The mean concentration of heavy metals and pH between the sampling sites showed significant differences except for Cd concentration between site 1 and site 2. The higher pH value for the Carica papaya bark is known to improve air pollution tolerance. It can be concluded that Carica papaya tree bark can be used as an indicator of heavy metal pollution.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Adeniyi, A.A., 1996. Determination of cadmium, copper, iron, lead, manganese and zinc in water leaf (Talinum triangulare) in dump sites. Environmental International 22 (2): 259-262. Allen, S.E. 1989. Chemical Analysis of Ecological Materials. Second Ed.Blackwell Scientific Publications.
Literature cited 2: Barnes, D., Hammadah, M.A. and Ottaway, J.M. 1976.The lead, Copper, and zinc contents of tree rings and barks, a measurement of local pollution. Science of the total environment.5: 63-67. Berthelsen B.O, Steinnes E., Solberg W., Jin-Gsen L. 1995. Heavy metals concentrations in plants relation to atmospheric heavy metals deposition.J.Environ.Qual., 24: 1018

ID: 60252
Title: Heavy metals in water, sediment and some fishes of Karnofuly river, Bangladesh.
Author: F.Islam, M. Rahman, S.S.A. Khan, B. Ahmed, A.Bakar and M.Halder.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 715-721 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: F.Islam, M. Rahman, S.S.A. Khan, B.Ahmad, A.Bakar and M.Halder.
Abstract: The studies were carried out to estimate the Chemical and biological quality of water, sediment and fishes in various station of Karnofuly river, Bangladesh. In water, the heavy metal value of Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Silver, BOD5, COD, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate were found at 0.107-0.177 mg/L, 0038-.008 mg/L, 630 mg/L, 0.026-0.09 mg/L and 45 mg/L respectively. The highest value of BOD5, COD and Phosphates were found in Fisherghat station. All the sampling station of sediments showed moderate various. High concentration of Pb was found in Chapila Fish. The results also provided data to provided data to understand and quantify the threat of the impact of climate change on environment of this region. This study will convey a strong message for the government body, policy maker to establish rules and regulation in order to save our environment and will be helpful for public awareness. An immediate attention from the concerned authorities is required in order to protect the river from further pollution.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Alam, M.G.M., Snow, E.T. and Tanaka, A.2003. Arsenic and heavy metal contamination of vegetables grown in Santa village, Bangladesh. Science of the Total Environment 308: 83-96. Ahmed, M., J., Haque, M.R., Ahsan, A., Siraj, S., Bhuiyan, M.H.R., Bhattacharjee, S.C. and Islam, S. 2010. Physicochemical Assessment of Surface and Groundwater Quality of the Greater Chittagong Region of Bangladesh. Pakistan Journal of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. 11 (2): 1-11.
Literature cited 2: Bahemuka, T.E. and Mubofu, E.B. 1991. Heavy metals in edible green vegetables grown along the sites of the Sinza and Msimbazi rivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Food Chemistry. 66: 63-66. Bryan, G.W and Hummerstone, L.G. 1977. Indicators of heavy metal contamination in the Looe Estuary (Comwall) with particular regard to Silver and Lead. Journal of the Marine Biological Association. 57: 75-92

ID: 60251
Title: Assessment of toxicity and microbial attributes of synthetic epoxy resin and Acetaminophen effluents.
Author: Yakeen Taofeek A., Ayandele, Abiodun A., Akinboro, Akeem, Onipede, Abiodun Y.and Alawode, Ranmilowo.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 707-714 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Effluents, Bacteria, Fungi, Antibiotics, Aberration.
Abstract: Industrial and pharmaceutical processes generate wastes and are discharged in to the environment resulting to pollution which has been a source of concern due to associated health risk. Physiochemical properties which has been a source of concern due to associated health risk. Physicochemical properties and cytogenotoxicity of Epoxy Resin (ERE) and pharmaceutical (Acetaminophen, AME) effluents were evaluated. The resistance patterns of the isolated bacteria and fungi to common antibiotic and antifungal agents were tested. Genotoxicity was measured using Allium cepa assay and dividing cells were scored for aberrations at 48 h, while growth inhibition was measured at 72 h. Physico-chemical analysis showed variations between the effluents. Microbial load of 3.26 x 109 cfu/mL and 6.9 x 109 cfu/mL for bacteria, 18.5 x 109 cfu/mL and 1.6 x 107 cfu/mL for fungi were obtained for ERE and AME, respectively. Isolated bacteria included Bacillus megaterium, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus licheniformis and Pseudomonas putida. The multiple drug resistance patterns of 3-10 and 4-7 antibiotics were observed ERE and AME, respectively. Significant reductions in root lengths at 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0%, and decreased mitotic index (except 1.0% ERE) were observed in both effluents. Aberrations observed included laggard chromosome, sticky, and fragmentation. The evaluated effluents are cytotoxic and have potential of promoting resistant strains of microorganisms.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: American Public Health Association. 1985. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (16th ed., p. 1268). Washington, D.C: APHA Inc. Aleem, A., Isar, J. and Malik, A. 2003. Impact of long-term application of industrial wastewater on the emergence of resistance traits in Azotobacter chroococcum isolated from rhizospheric soil. Bioresource Technol. 86: 7-13.
Literature cited 2: Buchanan, R.M. and Gibbons, N.E. 1974. Bergey ' s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology (8th ed). Baltimore, M.D: The Williams and Wilkins Company. Canton, R., Coque, T.M. and Baquero, F. 2003. Multi-resistant gram-negative bacilli: from epidemics to endemics. Nosocomial and hospital-related infections.Curr.Opin.Infect.Dis, 16: 315-325.

ID: 60250
Title: Effect of Organochlortine pesticides usage on water quality of Tano river in the Asunafo south district of Brong ahafo region of Ghana.
Author: E.A.Agyapong, J.A. Lugushie, B. Fei-Baffoe and A. Atabila
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 699-706 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Organochlorine, Pesticides, Vegetable, Water quality, Farming
Abstract: The use of pesticides in farming to control pests and maximize yields has increased over the years in Ghana. Overuse and misapplication of these chemicals can have negative environmental impacts, especially on water resources. This study investigated pesticides usage and their effects on the water quality of the Tano river. Water samples were collected from two farming communities in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana for physico-chemical and pesticide residue analyses. The levels of pesticide residues were determined by gas chromatography with an electron capture detector. The results showed measurable levels of pesticide residues in most of the samples. These included HCH isomers. The results further showed that most of the residues occurred at levels that were within the WHO guideline values for drinking water. However, aldrin, dieldrin, heptachlor and cis-heptachlor epoxide with highest mean concentrations of 0.474, 0.147, 0.842, 0.814 and 0.658 ?g/L, respectively, exceeded the limits. The highly measurable levels of these residues are worrying and could pose a threat to human and aquatic life within the watershed.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Ahad, K., Mohammed, A., Mehboob, F., Sattar, A. and Ahmed, I. 2005. Pesticide Residues in Rawal Lake, Islamabad, Pakistan.Bul.Environ.Contam.Toxicol. 76: 463-470. Ajayi, O.C. 2000. Pesticides use practices, productivity and farmers ' health: the case of cotton-rice systems in Cote d ' Ivoire, West Africa. Pesticide Policy Project, No3. Hannover.
Literature cited 2: Anasco, N., Uno, S., Koyama, J., Matsuoka, T. and Kuwahara, N. 2010.Assessment of pesticide residues in freshwater areas affected by paddy effluents in Southern Japan. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 160 (1): 371-383. Asante, K.A. and Ntow, J.W. 2009. Status of Environmental Chemistry-Environmental Research in Asia, pp. 253-260.

ID: 60249
Title: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIAL RECOVERY IN AN URBAN AREA IN INDIA- A CASE STUDY OF BERHAMPUR MUNICIPILITY (ODISHA).
Author: D.VIJAYA KUMAR AND M.UMADEVI
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 693-698 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Solid wastes, material recovery, urban Solid Waste management.
Abstract: Present status of municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management in Berhampur municipality in India is not satisfactory and deserves improvement. The rate of per capita generation of MSW and total quantity of waste generated was estimated as 0.225 Kg/person/day and 75.362 T/day respectively. Overall, 29 grab samples were collected from representative locations and analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics. Time and motion studies of Solid Waste collection vehicles reveal significant variations in time taken for a trip, distance travelled per trip, weight transported per trip, cost per trip and unit cost, and i.e. cost to transport 1.0T of waste by 1.0 Km and this offers ample scope for route optimization. Nearly 250 rag pickers and 100 kabadiwas recover 10-15 T of materials like paper, plastics, metals, etc. values of compostable matter(TCM 40-45%) render composting yard and compost to market yards, decentralized composting adopting a novel method of ?Compost parks? wherein vacant spaces in public places like parks, educational institutions, office complexes, etc. is suggested. A pilot vermin composting unit constructed at Rabindra Sarovar Lake, One of the heritage places in Kolkata, India successfully demonstrates the feasibility of compost parks.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bhide, A.D. and sundaresan, B.B. 1983. Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, Neeri, Nagpur. Nicholas P Cherenisinoff. 2003. Handbook of solid waste management and waste minimization technologies, Butterworth-Heinemann.
Literature cited 2: Sasi Kumar, K. and Gopi Krishna. 2009. Solid Waste management. PHI publication,

ID: 60248
Title: ATMOSPHERIC CONCENTRATION OF FUNGAL BIOAEROSOLS OVER WHEAT FIELDS.
Author: AVINASH V. KARNE.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 687-691 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Atmospheric concentration, Fungal bioaerosols, Pathogenic and Allergic spore types, Wheat fields, Meteorological parameters.
Abstract: The present investigation was undertaken to understand the incidence of different fungal bioaerosols in the atmosphere over wheat fields during Rabi season by operating volumetric Tilak Air Sampler. Altogether, 50 types of bioaerosols were identified of which 45 belonged to fungal spore origin and remaining 5 types belonged to group other types. Out of the total 45 types, 27 belonged to Deuteromycotina, 11 to Ascomycotina, 3 to Basidiomycotina, 2 to Zygomycotina and 2 to Mastigomycotina. Bioaerosols obtained peak in the month of February with 34174/m? of air and 25.9 spore percentage, when there was record of 24.6? c mean temperature, 51.8% mean relative humidity and 3.5 mm rainfall. The allergenic and pathogenic nature of bioaerosols is discussed and the effect of prevailing meteorological parameters on these bioaerosols is presented in this paper.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Agarwal, M.K., Shivpuri, D.N. and Mukherjee, K.G. 1967.studies in allergenic fungal spores in Delhi atmosphere. Asp. Allergy App. Immunal.I:91-97. Chaloof, R., Dundy, H. and schaffer, N. 1940. Relationship of Mould reaction to clinical symptoms.Jou.Allergy.12:46-54.
Literature cited 2: Eversmeyer, M.G. and Kramer, C.L. 1987. Vertical concentration of fungal spores above Wheat fields. Grana. 26(1): 97-102 Feinberg, S.M.1935. Mould allergy, its importance in asthma and hayfever. Wisconsin.Med.Jou.34:254

ID: 60247
Title: EVALUATION OF POLLUTANTS OF TEXTILE MILLS EFFLUENTS IN NCR-DELHI
Author: PARESH KUMAR, GAURAV SINGHAL AND VIPUL BHARDWAJ.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 683-686 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Textile industry effluents, Physico-chemical parameters, pollution and wastewater.
Abstract: Environmental problems of the textile mills are mainly cause by discharge of wastewater. The main pollutants come in textile effluents from dyeing and finishing processes. To assess the pollution impact of textile effluents, eight textile industries effluent samples have been collected and analyzed solids, suspended solids, BOD,COD,BOD/COD ratio, oil and grease by standard procedure. The electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, Total suspended solids; chemical oxygen demand and Biochemical oxygen demand of samples are over permissible limits of standards. The PH value of all effluent samples were very alkaline in nature, electrical conductivity of SI 9650 ?mho/cm. S 5 8970 ?mho/cm and S 6 8950 ?mho/cm, TDS of samples S1, S5 and S6 were 5460mg/L, 5100 mg/L and 4970 mg/L respectively show very high TDS as compared to other samples. Suspended solids of S5 320mg/L, S1 310 mg/L were very high as compared to others. COD and BOD values of all samples of textile industries were highly polluted and serious problem for living being and ecological environment.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Aslam, M.M., Baig, M.A., Hassan, I., Qazi I.A., Malik, M. and Saeed, H., 2004. Textile Wastewater characterization and reduction of its COD and BOD by oxidation. EJEAF, Che. 3: 804-81. APHA, 2005.Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water.21st edition. America Public health Association, Washington, DC.
Literature cited 2: Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment& Forests, Govt. of India, www.cpcb.nic.in. CPCB, 2000. Development of Standards for Textile industry, central pollution control Board, chapter x.

ID: 60246
Title: FABRICATION OF SEMI AUTOMATIC GLASS CUTTING MACHINE BU USING DIAMOND TOOL.
Author: S. SARAVANAN, L. SURESH, N. MAHESHWARI AND R. MURALI KRISHNAN
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 679-682 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Diamond tool, Mirror, Gears, Sliding part, Upper mating part, cross rail, Tool head, prime mover.
Abstract: Now days glasses are cut manually or by CNC automatic programming. But the manual operation is the very dangerous, because the dimension or making will change due to wrong alignment or sense of sight and operator ' s error. Thus we require the skilled labour. This project deals with to reduction in the labour cost and how to increase the accuracy of the cutting. But in the automatic CNC machine the above difficulties are not included. The cost of CNC machine is high. We can use the ?FABRICATION OF SEMI AUTOMATIC GLASS CUTTING MACHINE?. I t is very accurate cutting in taper angles and also the straight line, square or rectangular cutting. In future we can produce it for fully automatic and also rotary motion.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Rajput, R.K. 2006. Engineering Materials & Metallurgy S. Chand, New Delhi. Software used-auto-Auto cad, solid Works.
Literature cited 2: Harold Clifford Town and. Longmans, Green.1951. Technology of the Machine shop. House&Home-366 pages. WWW.Goggle Scholars.com.

ID: 60245
Title: EMISSIONLESS V-TYPE ENGINE BY USING ELECTROMAGNET.
Author: S.V. SARAVANAN, L.SURESH, N.MAHESHWARI, S.BALAJI, K.VIJITH, K.PREMKUMAR AND C.SUDHAKAR.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 675-77 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Electromagnet, V-type magnet, Fuels, Piston.
Abstract: Considering the major fossil fuel crisis faced by the world v-type magnetic piston engine, is designed which operates with the help of electromagnetic force. This mechanism is entirely different from normal IC engine mechanism. It works with electromagnetic force. This mechanism is entirely different from normal IC engine mechanism. It works with electromagnetic effect and repulsion of magnetic force instead of fossils fuels. It consists of, two permanent magnet and two electro magnets. Electro magnets are mounted on the cylinder head and the permanents magnets are mounted on the piston head. There is no spark plug and valve arrangement. Electro magnet contains copper windings. Electro magnets get power supply from the battery by suitable voltage. The piston contains permanent magnet moves from TDC to BDC and BDC to TDC which will result, convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion of crank shaft. Power supply from battery to the electro magnets are controlled with help of power splitter, timer and relay switch arrangement. The normal IC engine produce harmful gases, which is one the main causes of air pollution but this mechanism is free from pollution and emission.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 60244
Title: A STUDY ON DISPOSAL OF MORTALITY FLOCKS IN CONTRACT POULTRY FARM MANAGED BY WOMEN ENTREPRENUR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ANNUR (TALUK), COIMBATORE, TAMILNADU, INDIA.
Author: S.V. SARAVANAN, G. SOWMIYA, J. KAVITHA, S.PREETHI AND P.H. HEMAMALINI
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 671-674 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Contact farming, Broiler, Mortality, Disposal.
Abstract: Poultry farming is one of the major sources of rural agri-based economy. It creates the Entrepreneurial development to the rural farmers and it also assists financial lift to the rural farmers. It helps to develop the socio economic growth to the rural farmers though the poultry farming. Every year, income from poultry farming has been rising. In this research the environmental pollution caused by disposal of mortality flocks is focused.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bhardwaj, B. and Bhatnagar, C.S.2004.Influence of parasitic Infestation in Desiibirds-Experiences in Udaipur. Paper presented at the 3 rd National Seminar on Rural Poultry for Adverse Environment, 25-26 February, 2004, Tamil Nadu, India. Bhattu, B.S., Sharma, R.K. and Gupta, S.C 1999. A study on region wise constraints encountered by broiler farmers in Haryana. Indian Journal of Animal Research.33 (2): 131-133
Literature cited 2: Glover, 1987. Increasing the benefits to small holders from contract farming; problems for farmers organization and policy maker. World Development.15 (4): 441-448 Sujaths, J and Nanjaiyan, K. 1999. Gender analysis of time utilization pattern, training needs and problems 0f farmers and farm women in farming systems. J.Ext.Edu. 10(1): 2299-2304.

ID: 60243
Title: ANALYSIS OF AN INTELLIGENT TWO WHELLER AND HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATION.
Author: SARAVANAN,G.PRABHAKARAN,K.G.SIVACHANDARAN, A.KRISHNAPRASATH,P.SANTOSHKUMAR,D.PRAVEENKUMAR, R.KRITISHSUKUMARSHENOY AND R.SATISHKRISHNA
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 669-670 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: BLDC motor, IC engine, Intelligent Switching circuit. (ISC).
Abstract: Nowadays we encounter many problems in automobiles sector like high fuel costs, oil scarcity, fuel economy, etc, due to the depletion of fossil fuels by our over-exploitation of them at a rapid rate. Considering the above problems a vehicle with fuel economy is proposed.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Chris Mi, M. Abdul Masur and David Wenzhong Gao. 2011. Principles A hybrid Electric Vehicles: Prind Applications with Practical perspectives, Wiley online.
Literature cited 2: Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Vehicle Development .2005. Published by SAE International with a product code of PT-117 and 370 pages.

ID: 60242
Title: FAULT DIAGNOSIS OF MEDIUM DUTY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM USING FUZZY LOGIC ALGORITHM TO IMPROVE STARTER RELIABILITY AND REDUCED EMISSION.
Author: V.M. MURUGESAN, G.CHANDRAMOHAN, M.SENTHIL KUMAR, R. RUDRAMOORTHY, L. ASHOK KUMAR AND S.V. SARAVANAN.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 663-668 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Fault diagnosis, Fault detection, Fuzzy logic, Stating system, starter motor faults. Medium duty commercial vehicle.
Abstract: The starting system failure causes engine starting problem and influences emission and drivability of the vehicle. In case of medium duty commercial vehicles involve frequent short journeys; regular inspection of the starting system is advisable. If there is a fault in the starting system, the equipment is usually first tested in the vehicle, suppose the fault is with starter motor, it is either replaced or repaired with the help of service information bulletins and servicing instructions. Before it is refitted on the vehicle, the starter motor should be tested on the combination test bench. In this study to avoid such unwanted breakdown of the vehicle causing emission and financial losses, a fuzzy logic based fault detection and diagnosis system has been developed for implementation on medium duty conditions are acquired by conducting set of experiments and practiced using fuzzy logic fault diagnosis system (FLFDS).With the help of FLFDS, starting system faults are detected for further corrective action and helps to reduce mission due to continuous attempts. A graphical user interface (GUI) software is also developed using MATLAB software and tested using sample data obtained from real time starting system. The success rate of developed graphical user interface (GUI) software was found to be 95%.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bayir R2008. Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Serial Wound starter Motor with Learning Vector Quantization Network. Journal of Applied Sciences. 3148-3156. Jian HU, Gangyan LI 2009. CAN-Based passenger car starter Information Integrated Control Method and its Implementation, IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics., 1203-1208.
Literature cited 2: Posta J. Pavlicek R, Hladik T. 2002, Starter solenoid and power contacts diagnostics. Res. Agr.Eng.149-152. Qi Ma Rajagopalan sai S V, Stephen Yurkovich and Yann G Guezennec 2005. A High Fidelity starter model for engine start simulations. America control conference, 4423-4427.

ID: 60241
Title: EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS ON SO2 REMOVAL PROCESS USING WET SCRUBBER.
Author: C. MAHESHWARI, K.KRISHANANMURTHY AND P.PARAMESHWARAN.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 655-662 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: SO2 emission control, Wet scrubber, sulphuric acid, Hydrogen peroxide, IMC controller.
Abstract: One of the most air-polluting gases which reduce the quality of air sulphur dioxide (SO2). In this paper, experimental investigation on S02 removal efficiency using pilot plant wet scrubber system is studied. Hydrogen peroxide is used as the reactant which converts SO2 into sulphuric acid as a by-product. This sulphuric acid can be used as an industrial product. The results produced by the experimental system reveals that the PH value of the developed by-product has the direct influence on the flow rate of hydrogen peroxide. PLC (programmable Logic Controller) is used to control the flow rate of hydrogen peroxide entered into the wet scrubber. The required pH value of by-product is obtained by implementing a suitable controller which regulates the flow rate of hydrogen peroxide entered into the wet scrubber. For this, open loop response of the system is identified and simulation is carried out in MATLAB/SIMULINK platform. The controller tuning is achieved by ZN (Ziglar and Nicholas) PID, and IMC (Internal Model Controller) PID controller. The simulation result provides better control action when using IMC PID controller.
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