ID: 65196
Title: Efect of humic acid on seed germination of Zea mays
Author: R.Sai Nandhini,R.Shlishiyah and P.Prakash
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (10) Oct 18 page 862-866
Subject: Efect of humic acid on seed germination of Zea mays
Keywords: Humic acid, seed germination, root ength, shoot length, Zea mays.
Abstract: The study was s conducted to investigate the effect of humic acid on seed germination of maize. Maize seeds were soaked in various concentration of humic acid (from 05.to 5%) at different time intervals (10, 60, 120, 180, 240 and 300 min) were chosen for the study. The germination capacity, root and shoot length were analyzed after seven days incubation. The result display 1 % humic acid and soaking of 180 min maximum seed germination (100 %) was recorded and the optimum shoot and root length was 13.15 cm and 8.65 cm, respectively.
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Literature cited 1: Chen, Y. and T. Aviad. 1990.Effects of humic substances on plant growth. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J., 161-86.
Cordeiro, F.C. et al. 2011.Humic acid effect on catalase activity and the generation of reactive oxygen species in corn (Zea mays).Biosci. Biotech.Biochem.,75:70-74.
Literature cited 2: Nardi, S., et al.2010.Optimization of humic acid by Trichoderma viridi and effect on sorghum plant. J. Biopesticides. 3 (1 Special Issue).155-157.
Prakash, P. et al. 2013.Influence of potassium humate on Morus alba and analysis their nutrients content, Int. J. Agronomy an Agricultural Res., 3 (6): 1-6.
ID: 65195
Title: Some studies on occupational hazards and safety in construction industry
Author: B.Lakshmi Neeharika, G. Shishira and T. Usha Madhuri
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (10) Oct 18 page 853-861
Subject: Some studies on occupational hazards and safety in construction industry
Keywords: Occupation, hazard, safety
Abstract: Construction is the second largest economic activity in India. It is a labour intensive technology through mechanization occurs in the present scenario. Construction offers employment opportunities to all categories of people, skilled and unskilled labour. The workers at construction site are involved in works, such as working with mortar, cement, crushing stones, loading/unloading of materials, cutting, grinding, welding, lifting, shuttering, scaffolding, reinforcement steel works, sawing, etc. Health hazards in the construction industry cane be grouped under physical hazards (like fungi, insect bites), ergonomic hazards (like repetitive works, awkward postures, loads lifting) and mechanical hazards (like protruding parts, sharp objects).Accidents are the end products of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions of work. However, the accidents are preventable-they do not just happen. In the present work, four construction sites have been chosen to study the occupational hazards and safety issues at the construction sites. Under physical hazards, noise pollution monitoring has been done during concrete mixing for roof slab. Under chemical hazards, bio-monitoring of dust pollution has been carried out at the construction site. Under ergonomic hazards, repetitive work, loads lifting, improper posture, have been identified. Safety aspects regarding safety rules, sign boards, use of safety equipment have been studied.
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Literature cited 1: Joshi, Pratibha, et al. 2013.Occupational health and safety of construction workers using personal protective equipment. Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Megrath, E.H.1997.Training for life and leadership in industry. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Literature cited 2: Dr. T. Usha Madhuri, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530 003.
ID: 65194
Title: Comparative analysis of performance and emission characterisitics of thermal barrier coated diesel engine using biodiesel fueled with diesel fuel
Author: S. Mahalingam, S.Ganesan, Gadiraju Shyam Krishna and V. Perumalsamy
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (10) Oct 18 page 848-852
Subject: Comparative analysis of performance and emission characterisitics of thermal barrier coated diesel engine using biodiesel fueled with diesel fuel
Keywords: Thermal coating, engine emission, diesel engine performance, injection pressure
Abstract: Nowadays in the area of internal combustion engines, improved engine performance, lowered specific fuel consumption and controlled emission levels are the three major challenges. Different methodologies are being implemented to increase the combustion temperatures and reduction of emissions. The thermal barrier coating is one of the possible solutions to solve such a problem. The various types of nano coating ae being used in the engine components to increase the temperatures and reduce the emissions. In this experimental study, nano mateirals, such a zirconium oxides and yttrium are coated over the piston head. The zirconium oxide stabilized with the yttrium was coated at the top of the piston and NiCral as a bond coating was applied over the piston head for a thickness of 500 µm. The injection pressure has been altered from its standard level and maintained at 200 bar. Then the ceramically coated diesel engine made to run with the jatropha oil and rubber seed oil are equally mixed and blended with the pure diesel fuel before supplied into the engine cylinder. The engine performance parameters, such as brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption were obtained. Emission characteristics, such as carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, nitric oxide and carbon dioxide were measured by using an exhaust gas analyzer. From the test result of the engine with thermal barrier nano coating, it was observed that the brake thermal efficiency 9BTE) and oxides of nitrogen (Nox) were increased and brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), carbon monoxide 9CO) and unburned hydrocarbon (UHC) were reduced from 15 to 20 % .The tests were carried out for a 20 % of biodiesel blend with the pure diesel fuel at room temperature and provided better specific fuel consumption and also a considerable reduction in the exhaust emission.
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Literature cited 1: Ganesan,S., et al. 2015.Taguchi based optimization of engine parameters using nano catalyst with blends of biodiesel. Appl. Mechanics and Materials.766-767:995-1000.
Jalaludin, Helmisyah Ahmad, et la. 2013.Experimental study of ceramic coated piston crown for compressed natural gas direct injection engines procedia engineering. International Triobiology Conference. Malaysia. Proceedings, vol. 68, pp 505-551.
Literature cited 2: Janardhan, N.M.V.S. Murali Krishna and P. Ushasri.2004.Influence of injector opening pressure on performance and exhaust emissions in Dl diesel engine with air gap insulated piston and air G insulated linear with diesel operation. Int. J. Advance Res. in Eng. and Tech., 2 (iv): 107-115.
Mohalingam, S. and B.R. Ramesh Bapu. 2012.Experimental and emission analysis of rubber seed oil and jatropha oil blends with diesel in compression ignition engine Int. Review Mech. Eng. (I.RE.M. E).7(5):954-959.
ID: 65193
Title: Physico-chemical characteristics of water in Khumanpat Lake, Manipur
Author: K.Khelchandra Singh, Khuraijam Usha and Th. Bonoy Singh
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (10) Oct 18 page 836-847
Subject: Physico-chemical characteristics of water in Khumanpat Lake, Manipur
Keywords: Physico-chemical, water, Khumanpat Lake
Abstract: The present study was carried out in Khumanpat Lake situated in Imphal east district, Manipur. Different physic-chemical parameters of the water samples of Khumanpat Lake were analysed following standard methods. The surface water temperature (O°C) of the different study sites during the study period ranged from 7.3 ± 0.2 °C TO 26.3 ± 0.4 °C. Transparency values ranged from 13.5 ± 1.0 to 53.9 ± 0.3 cm in all the study sites. Total dissolved solids (TDS) varied from 124.0 ±11.9 to 249.5 ± 15.0 mg/L throughout the study period. The pH value ranged between 6.8 ± 0.2 to 7.5 ± 0.3. The electrical conductivity values varied from 95.3 ± 5.9 to 155.8 ± 3.5 µS/cm. The concentration of dissolved oxygen in all the study sites varied between from 3.5 ± 0.3 to 6.7 ± 0.9 mg/L. The concentrations of free carbon dioxide varied between 7.5 ± 4.0 to 19.0 ± 3.6 mg/L. The chloride contents of the water samples in all the study sites throughout the study period varied from 51.6 ± 13.9 to 90.5 ± 4.5 mg/L. The values of total alkalinity in all the study sites during the study period ranged from 45.0 ±10.4 to 128.0 ± 4.3 mg/L. The values of total hardness ranged from 54.0 ± 3.7 to 134.0 ± 26.4 mg/L.
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Literature cited 1: APHA.2005.Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater (21st edn). American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C., USA.
Badge, U.S.2002.Microbial impact and interaction in an aquatic environment. In Ecology and conservation of lakes, reservoirs and rivers (Vol.2). Ed Arvind Kumar. ABD Publication, Jaipur. pp 136-164.
Literature cited 2: Baruah, B.K. and D. Baruah.2003.Study on water quality of Subansiri river in Assam-An EIA approach for a proposed hydroelectric power project. Indian J.Env.Ecoplan., 7(2) :381-384.
Baruah, P.P. and B. Kakati. 2009.Studies on phytoplankton community in a highland temple pond of Assam, India. Indian J.Env.Ecoplan, 16 (1) :17-24.
ID: 65192
Title: Removal of rose bengal dye from aqueous solutions using Chitosan coated activated carbon prepared from Prosopis juliflora
Author: Aswin sriram and Ganapathiraman Swaminathan
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (10) Oct 18 page 827-835
Subject: Removal of rose bengal dye from aqueous solutions using Chitosan coated activated carbon prepared from Prosopis juliflora
Keywords: Prosopis juliflora, activated carbon, rose bengal, adsorption
Abstract: Investigations were carried out to observe the adsorption of Rose Bengal dye over activated carbon prepared from Prosopis juliflora. Evaluation of the suitability of the adsorbent was performed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization. After the amalgamation of the activated carbon into a polymeric bead, chitosan was coated on the bead as a means of increasing the removal efficiency. At optimized equilibrium conditions, adsorption experiments were carried out and the removal percentage was calculated by checking the absorbance at 547nm.The removal efficiency of the dye was illustrated using the adsorption dynamics and isotherm kinetics. The Ho's pseudo-second order model was used to ascertain the rate kinetics as the model suited the present adsorption studies perfectly.
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Literature cited 1: El Mouzdahir,Y., et al. 2010.Equilibrium modeling for the adsorption of methyene blue from aqueous solutions on activated clay minerals. Desalination.250 (1) 335-338.doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2009.09.052.
Freundlich, H.M.F.1906.Over the adsorption in solution. J. Phys .Chem., 57:385-471.
Literature cited 2: Geetha, A. and N. Palanisamy.2016Equilibrium and kinetic studies for the adsorption of basic red 29 from aqueous solutions using activated carbon and conducting polymer composite. Desalination and Water treatment .57 (18): 8406-8419.doi:10.1080/19443994.2015.1020510.
Gopal, N. and M. Asaithambi. 2015.Fixed bed adsorption studies of Rhodamine-B dye using polymer bound adsorbent.6 (7):6573.
ID: 65191
Title: Effect of Nitrogen limitation on lipids accumulation in Scenedesmus dimorphus
Author: S.P. Kamala Nalini and Vijayaraghavan
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (10) Oct 18 page 817-826
Subject: Effect of Nitrogen limitation on lipids accumulation in Scenedesmus dimorphus
Keywords: Scenedesmus dimorphus, Photo-bioreactor, lipid, nitrogen, algae, nutrient stress
Abstract: The lipid accumulating potential of Scendesmus dimorphus was investigated using modified Bold's basal medium (BBM) with NaNO3 serving as nitrogen source. The alga species Scenedesmus dimorphus showed a lipid content of 21.4% when grown under normal growth condition in continuous mode. The average lipid productivity during the log phase of cultivation was 0.0107 g/Ld. The photo-bioreactor was illuminated at a light intensity of 110 ±5 µmol/m2s with a light/dark cycle of 12:12 hr, respectively. The reactor temperature was maintained at 26± 1°C, while the pH ranged between 7.8 ±0.2 during the investigation. Scenedesmus dimorphus when stressed exhibited its ability to undergo tactical changes in photosynthetic carbon partitioning and thus altering its cellular composition leading to lipid accumulation. The effect of nitrogen limitation on Scenedesmus dimorphus was investigated in batch process. The optimum nitrogen dosage was found to be 3.53 mM/L as NaNO3-. Thus, a compromise has to be reached in obtaining between the algal lipid content and its growth pattern, in order to achieve a high lipid accumulation. With the manipulation of nitrogen availability, we demonstrated that highest yields of lipid 0.0325 g/Ld, is achievable in nitrogen limiting condition at 3.53 mM/L with a lipid content of 36%.
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Literature cited 1: Adams, C., et al., 2013.Understanding precision nitrogen stress to optimize the growth and microalgae.Bioresour.Tech.,131 (5):188-194.
Al-Shatri, A.H.A., et al. 2014.Growth of Scendesmus dimorphus in different algal media and pH profile due to secreted metabolites..Afr.J.Biotech., 13 (16): 1714-1720.
Literature cited 2: Andersen,R.A.2005.Algal culturing techniques (1st edn).Elsevier Academic Press, New York .578 pp.
Devi., M.P., G.V. Subhash and S.V. Mohan. 2012.Heterotrophic cultivation of mixed microalgae for lipid accumulation and wastewater treatment during sequential growth and starvation phases: Effect of nutrient supplementation. Renew. Energ. 43 (7): 276-283.
ID: 65190
Title: Use of chemical pesticides and its environmental occurrence in the soil, water and on health; a study on Hansqua tea estate area of West Bengal
Author: Lovely Sarkar
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (10) Oct 18 page 806-816
Subject: Use of chemical pesticides and its environmental occurrence in the soil, water and on health; a study on Hansqua tea estate area of West Bengal
Keywords: Chemical pesticides, physico-chemical parameters,soil,water, health hazard, Environment
Abstract: The entire North Bengal is famous for the 3t's-Tea, tourism and timber contributing extensively towards the socio-economic development of the region. Tea in this area is famous worldwide for its affluent essence, colour and taste. Here tea industry is the major one yielding high profit. Tea workers are directed to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides for the better profit in the tea gardens of this region which ultimately affects the soil, surrounding water, human health as well as whole environment. The local environment is gradually deteriorating continuously due to frequent use of chemical materials as pesticides are used for the high yield and pest control. The most popular chemical pesticides used are ethion, quinalphos, sulphur, fenazaquin,bifenthrin,propargite, fenvaerate, etc. Besides these simazine, paraquat, oxyfluorfen, emamectin benzoate, etc., are also sed by all the tea cultivators in different ratios. Most of the chemical pesticides are not easily degraded and remain in the soil for a long period causing soil pollution as well as the environment. Surrounding water was also found to be degraded to some extent due to frequent use of pesticides in the studied area. The present study also shows serious impact of chemical pesticides upon the health of tea workers.
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Literature cited 1: Abdulrafiu,O.M., A.K. Adeleke and O.G. Lateef. 2011.Quality assessment of groundwater in vicinity of dumpsites in Ifo and Lagos, Southwestern Nigeria.Advan.in Appl. Sci. Res., 2 (1): 289-298.
Akashima, T. et al. 2002.Anaerobic oxidation of dissolved hydrogen sulphide in continuous culture of the chemoautotrophic bacterium Thiobacillus denitrification. Kaghabu Kogabu Ronbanshu, 28 (1): 25-30.
Literature cited 2: Anandacumaraswamy,., et al. 2001.Effect of land degradation of tea productivity in Sri Lanka. International Symposium. Proceedings, pp 75-78.
AOAC. 1950.Official and tentative methods of analysis. (7th edn). Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, Washington, D.C. pp 910.
ID: 65189
Title: Facile synthesis, characteization and appliation o magnetic nano composites in sequestration of textile dye
Author: K.S.Thangamani,N.Muthulakshmi Andal,E.Ranjith Kumar and V.Suba
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (10) Oct 18 page 795-805
Subject: Facile synthesis, characteization and appliation o magnetic nano composites in sequestration of textile dye
Keywords: Prosopis juliflora bark activated carbon, cobalt ferrite, magnetic nanocomposite, adsorption, direct brown 2, dye removal
Abstract: Prosopis juliflora bark activated carbon-cobalt ferrite magnetic composite (PJBAC-CFC) was synthesised by the auto-combustion method and employed for the removal of direct brown2 (DB2) from aqueous solutions. Th prepared composite was characterized by powder XRD, SEM, EDAX, AFM, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm and magnetization measurement. Operating factors influencing the rate adsorption, namely initial dye concentrations, doses of sorbent materials, present time intervals, variable pH and temperature environments are substantiated by batch equilibration method. Adsorption is observed to be more pronounced at pH 2. The magnetized composite material exhibited enhanced sorption characteristics. The isothermal adsorption data fit well with Freundlich isotherms. Kinetic studies favour the system to follow the second order. The outcome of the present work indicates that Prosopis juliflora bark activated carbon-cobalt ferrite magnetic composite can be effectively used as cost-effective potential adsorbent for trapping the dye molecules.
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Literature cited 1: Anne, J. et al. 1986.Rabbit lung after inhalation of hexa and trivalent chromium.Env.Res.41: 110-119.
Atef Alzaydien, S.2009.Adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution onto a low-cost natural Jordanian Tripoli. Am. J.Env.Sci., 5 (3): 197-208.
Literature cited 2: Bhatnagar,A. and A.K. Minocha.2006.Conventional non-conventional adsorbents for removal of pollutants from water-A review Indian J. Chem. Tech., 13: 203-217.
Castro, C.S.2009.Activated carbon/iron oxide composites for the removal of atrazine from aqueous medium. J. Hazard.Mater.164: 609-614.
ID: 65188
Title: Study on soil stabilization in Dehradun region using plastic
Author: Ankita Rawat
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 687-792
Subject: Study on soil stabilization in Dehradun region using plastic
Keywords: Stabilization, compaction, CBR, plastic strips, pollution
Abstract: Soil stabilization improves the physical properties, like shear strength, bearing capacity and stability of soil. This can be done by the use of waste material so that the waste material can be utilized in a good way with the use of some new techniques compaction and addition of suitable admixture, etc). This technique can be effectively used to meet certain challenges. In hilly regions, it is very important to stabilize the soil to reduce the chances of natural causes, like land sliding, soil erosion. Plastic is one of the waste materials which are non-biodegradable so that it can be used to stabilize the soil. It is helpful in both ways-To reduce pollution and to stabilize the soil. Plastic bag strips can be used to reinforce the soil by mixing it with the soil and compact it with a mechanical technique which increases the CBR value of the soil. The result of the CBR test shows that the use of plastic strips increases the strength of the soil effectively.
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Literature cited 1: Das, B.M. 1992.Fundamentals of soil dynamics. Elsevier.
IS: 2720 Part 2) 1973, Methods of test for soils, determination of water content.
Literature cited 2: IS: 2720 (III/Sec-1).1980.Methods of test for soils, determination of specific gravity.
IS:2720 (VII).1980.Methods of test for soils, determination of water content dry density relation using light compaction.
ID: 65187
Title: Cement establishments and process at Ariyalur, the cement city of India
Author: Raajasubramanian, Krishna Ram Hanumappa and Narendra Kuppan
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 772-778
Subject: Cement establishments and process at Ariyalur, the cement city of India
Keywords: Cement , Ariyalur, cement city, India
Abstract: Cement has been making concrete Jungle, great infrastructure but the fact is that this infrastructure is built on the home for several living creatures' natural habitant of earth. This paper attempts to give the detail process of cement manufacturing and the byproduct and its effect on life.
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Literature cited 1: Abdullah, M.U. and M.Z. Iqbal. 1991.Response of automobile, stone and cement particulates matters on stomatal clogging of plants. Geobios, 18:196-202.
Adamson,E., H. Adamson and R.Seppelt.1994.Cement dust contamination of Ceratodon purpureaus at Casey, East Antartica.J.Biol.18:127-137.
Literature cited 2: Agarwal,S.B., M.Agarwal and P.K. Nandi. 1987.Impact of cement kiln emissions on vegetation: An ecological assessment. Indian J. Env.Health.30:340-347.
Al-Saleh, I., et al.2011.Heavy metals (lead, cadmium and mercury) in material card-blood and placenta of healthy women. J. Hygiene an Env.Health.214:79-101.
ID: 65186
Title: Torism influx apotential noise pollution threat: A case study of Udaipur
Author: Pallavi Gothalkar, Nidhi Rai, Devendra Singh Rathore and Tanushree Kain
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 772-778
Subject: Torism influx apotential noise pollution threat: A case study of Udaipur
Keywords: Environmntal problems, Tourism, Noise pollution, equivalent noise level
Abstract: The rapid development in the tourism industry is directly or indirectly increasing environmental problems of increasing noise level. Noise is an important pollutant of Environemtal causing various health hazards. The paper discusses the noise pollution status of an important aesthetic, recreational and commercial tourist destination-Fateh Sagar Lake and Pichola Lake, in the district Udaipur of Rajasthan, in peak tourist season compared with lean tourist season in the year. It examines the noise levels caused due to various sources at the site and evaluates the conclusions drawn. The results of noise level monitoring revealed the fact that due to a higher amount of tourist in peak tourist season noise level monitoring revealed the fact that due to a higher amount of tourist in peak tourist season noise level was enhanced. The average equivalent noise level was increased from 65.2 dB to 79.7 dB (a) and 64.82 dB to 77.28 dB 9A) from lean to peak tourist season, at Fateh Sagar Lake and Pichola Lake, respectively. The highest equivalent noise levels during peak days at Fateh Sagar is79.7 dB at 20:00 hour which was 22.23 % higher in comparison with lan days and 44.90% higher than the standard of Central pollution Control Board (CPCB).Similarly, the highest equivalent noise levels in Pichola during peak days was 77.28 dB (A) at 20:00 hour which was 19% higher in comparison with lean days and 40% higher than the standard o Central Pollution Control Board (New Delhi) on comparing the noise levels of lean and peak seasons. The p value (2 tailed) is equivalent to 0.0007, through standard criteria, this variation is situated to be exceptionally statistically significant. This scientific pursuit clearly indicates that the noise pollution is directly proportional to the tourist influx at the two tourist destinations in Udaipur city.
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal, S. and B.L. Swami, 2009.Road traffic noise annoyance in Jaipur city. Int. J. Eng. Stud., 1 (1): 39-46.
Banerjee,D. et al. 2008.Evaluation and analysis of road traffic noise in Asansol: An industrial town of eastern India. Int. J. Env. Res. Public Health. 5 (3): 165-171.
Literature cited 2: Barathwal, R.R.2002.Environmental impact assessment. New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
Bengag, L, S. Tao and R.W. Dawson. 2002.Evaluation and analysis of traffic noise from the main urban roads in Beijing. Appl.Acoustics.63:1137-1142.
ID: 65185
Title: Groundwater quality assesmnet in Kanlakoya village by chemical methods
Author: Musini Venkateshwarlu.A.Kiran Kumar and M. Narsi Reddy
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 768-771
Subject: Groundwater quality assesmnet in Kanlakoya village by chemical methods
Keywords: Groundwater, distribution, study area
Abstract: The quality of water is of vital concern for mankind since it is directly linked with human welfare. The tremendous increase in industrial activity during the last few decades and the release of obnoxius industrial wastes into the environment have been o considerable concern in recent years from the point of view of Environmental pollution. Environmental pollution on one hand and deforestation and population explosion on the other, are threatening the very existence of life on earth. At present, the menace of water-borne diseases and epidemics still looms at large on the horizons of developing countries. Polluted water is the culprit in all such cases. The major sources of water pollution ae domestic waste from urban and rural areas and industrial wastes which are discharged into natural water bodies. The physical condition of water (colour, taste and odour) might render it undrinkable.
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Literature cited 1: Aghazadeh, N.A. Mogassem. 2010.Env. Monitoring asses., doi:10.1007/S10661-010574-4.
Ahmed, Z. and A. Qadir. 2011. Env. Monitoring Assess., 175 (1-4):9
Literature cited 2: Alexakis,D. 2011.Env. Monitoring Assess., doi: 10.1007/S10661-011-1884-2
APHA. 1992.Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater .American Public Health Association, Washington D.C.
ID: 65184
Title: Heavy metal concentrations in soils and sediments of Visakhapatnam mangroves with special references to pollution risk
Author: K.Ananad Raju, P.Shanmukh Anand and Ch.Ramakrishna
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 759-767
Subject: Heavy metal concentrations in soils and sediments of Visakhapatnam mangroves with special references to pollution risk
Keywords: Mangrooves, tidal creek, sedimentquality, heavy metal pollution, ecological risk index.
Abstract: Distribution of metals in water bodies may consequently be accumulated in sediment and soil because of low solubility after that become sensitivity indicator for mangroves. Heavy metal pollution due to sewage and industrial effluents was recognized as a serious threat to mangrove ecosystems. Visakhapatnam intertidal creek, Vishakhapatnam Port entrance Channe (VEC), is one such area receiving huge quantities of city sewage and from the nearby industrial zone, which includes petrochemical and fertilizer industries. All these discharges reach the entrance channel through various branches of the Meghadri Gedda, a small river drain. The present study reports the heavy metals accumulated in the soils of the mangrove region and sediments of the drain beds associated with the Visakhapatnam Entrance Channel in an attempt to compare with the available guidelines related to soil and sediments of the coastal wetlands. About six heavy metal pollutants concentrations (Cd, Cr, Cu,Mn,Pb,Zn) were recorded from the Visakhapatnam Entrance Channel soils and sediments and the ecological risk of these metals was computed based on the risk indicators. Results of the study revealed that the accumulation of metals in the sediment was relatively high compared to that in soils. The ecological risk potential (Eir) recorded was in the order of Cd>Pb>Cr>Mn>Zn>Cu indicating that the ecological risk from Cd was high. The study suggests the need for the development of coastal and marine sediment quality guidelines for India.
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Literature cited 1: Mr. K. Anand Raju, Research scholar, Department of Environmental studies, Institue of Science, Gandhi Institute of technology and Management (GITAM), Visakhapatnam-530045.
Dr.P.Shanmukh Anand, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), Visakhapatnam-530045
Literature cited 2: Prof. Ch. Ramakrishna, Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Science, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) University, Visakhapatnam-530045.
ID: 65183
Title: Assessmnt of water quality , heavy meta contamination and its indexing appraoch of Dhanas lake in Patiala ki Rao reserved forest area, Chandigarh
Author: Ravneet kaur, Vincy garg, Ramandeep kaur, sapna pandit, savita verma attri and A.S. Ahluwalia
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 751-758
Subject: Assessmnt of water quality , heavy meta contamination and its indexing appraoch of Dhanas lake in Patiala ki Rao reserved forest area, Chandigarh
Keywords: Lake, physico-chemical paramaeeters, water qualityindex (WQI), heavy metal pollution index (HPI)
Abstract: The present study was undertaken due to incidences of mass death of fish during rainy seasons in Dhanas Lake at Chandigarh. With no baseline data available, it is difficult to comprehend the biodiversity loss. Therefore, physico-chemica characteristics, water quality index (WQI), heavy metal pollution index (HPI), bioaccumulation factor (BAF) in fish tissues and plankton diversity were assessed. Four sites were studied from the lake for all four seasons. Poor water quality index observed in rainy and summer season. Heavy metals in water were within the permissible limits in the order of As>Cr>Pb>Hg>Cd. Heavy metal pollution index value estimated was 74.54 representing heavy metal contamination. Bioaccumulation factor of heavy metals depicted the highest accumulation in gills. Poor plankton diversity was recorded with dominating Microcystis.
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ID: 65182
Title: Impact on lightning plasma and thunder storms due to change in ratios of gases in Atmosphere
Author: Tabish khana and Ram Raj Mathur
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (9) Sep 18 page 745-750
Subject: Impact on lightning plasma and thunder storms due to change in ratios of gases in Atmosphere
Keywords: Air pollution, air resistance, cloud to cloud lighting,
Abstract: Producing food, Transporation and energy for seven billion people has led to large and widespread increases in the use of synthetic nitrogen 9N) fertilizers and fossil fuel combustion, resulting in a leakage of NOx, CO2,SO2, CFCs and many other gases into the environment various forms of air and water pollution. In this paper as a part of geophysics and environmental science, we present the increase in gases, namely, NOx, different CGFCs and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and their impact on the disembogue o high voltage lightning stroke from the upper atmosphere to earth surface (cloud to ground lightning).This would give an insight into the Environmntal change occurring and the necessary steps to be undertaken to improve the environment.
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