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Liquid–Liquid Equilibria of Water + Acetic Acid + Ethyl Acetate, Water + Acetic Acid + MIBK, Water + Acetic Acid + Mixed Solvent (Ethyl Acetate + MIBK) and Its Reliability
Abstract: In this work, binodal curves and tie-line liquid-liquid equilibria experimental data were obtained for the ternary systems water + acetic acid + ethyl acetate, water + acetic acid + methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and water + acetic acid + mixed solvent (ethyl acetate + MIBK) at 293.15 K and atmospheric pressure by cloud-point titration method. Binodal curves, tie-line data, distribution coefficient and separation factor data were determined for these systems. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Dust Analysis on Photovoltaic Module
Abstract: This paper presents the mathematical dust analysis of three different days and determines the impacton open circuit voltage (VOC) and short circuit current (ISC) and finally derive a conclusion. The analysisis done on the selected photovoltaic module manufactured by BHEL (Sl.No.-E1200127, Type-L24170)in which parallel connected solar cell (NP=1) and series connected solar cell (NS=72).
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Continuous Counter-current Liquid–Liquid Extraction in a Packed Column: Experiments and Simulations using Aspen Plus
Abstract: The liquid–liquid two-phase mass transfer in a packed column was examined by varying acetic acid concentrations in the feed, solvent to feed flow rate S/F ratio using random packing. The overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient, percentage extraction, Number of Transfer Units were determined quantitatively. Simulation results were validated with experimental data and optimization of number of stages was done by using Aspen Plus. From the results obtained in the packed …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing
Abstract: Friction and wear resistance were studied on SiC-based novel ceramic composite for applications in advanced automotive braking systems. In the present work, SiC-based ceramic composite was prepared by solid-state reaction synthesis route using a fine powder of precursors. The product was investigated for wear rate under different load conditions in the range from 10N to 70N and speed conditions in the range from 0.13 m/s to 0.52 m/s. The present …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Based Capacitor Placement in Distributed Generation System
Abstract: A major investigation was carried out to arrange the optimal condenser arrangement for the powerfactor adaptation, improvement of the voltage profile and the decrease of losses within theappropriation frameworks. In particular, a mechanical plant has large inductive loads withunpredictable load conditions and an incredibly low power factor. In most situations, the key reasonwhy a customer sends a condenser bank is to keep the power bank free from punishment. Power factoris …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Comparative Analysis of Automatic Generation Control of Multi-Area Power System using Integral, PID and Fuzzy-PID Controllers
Abstract: In this paper, a comparative analysis of automatic generation control (AGC) of four-area power system using integral, PID and Fuzzy-PID controllers has been presented. AGC in large interconnected power system is a major issue. Four-area considered in this paper consists of three thermal area and onehydro area. Generation Rate Constraint is considered in each area. Sugeno and Mamdani both type of technique with triangular membership function is used in this …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Air Pollution: A mini review
Abstract: As per World Resources Institute (1996) World’s population is around 7.06 billion and is expected togrow 10 billion by 2030. Due to the advancement of industrial revolution the polluted gas is pumpedinto the atmosphere which leads to warming the planet earth and rise in sea level which may result inserious food shortage. The global warming resulting from the emission of greenhouse gasesespecially CO2, has become a major concern in the …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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Review on Harmful Effects of Light Pollution
Abstract: For many decades we have seen increasing levels of light at night. People who are living in urban areasare spreading out of lights at night. Rapid growth of population and urbanisation in the world hasresulted more people are now experiencing light pollution without ever realising it. Variousdevelopmental activities and economic growth contributed to a sweeping increase in artificial lightusage, which further polluted the natural dark sky. The light pollution can …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 31–33 Read article
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Green Corrosion Inhibitors for Mild Steel in Acidic Media-A Short Review of Literature
Abstract: Corrosion of metals and alloys is an inevitable phenomenon due to metal’s natural tendency to revertback to combined state to attain stability. The article focuses on briefly reviewing few of the greencorrosion inhibitors reported for mild steel in acidic media over last three years. The measurementmethods for evaluation of corrosion rates practically and theoretically are mentioned in the article.The mode of adsorption of the inhibitors and the proposed adsorption isotherm …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Health Care Worker’s Attitude and Hydroxychloroquine usage in a Tertiary Care Centre at Capital City of India during Early Phase of COVID 19
Abstract: Introduction: COVID 19 outbreak created apprehension and anxiety across the world because of the unpredicted and unexplained health consequences. There was a lot of scientific discussion happening among medical experts regarding the usage of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a prophylactic drug. Methods: A cross sectional online survey was conducted among 180 Health Care Workers (HCWs) at Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, from April 2020 to May 2020 adopting …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Electronic Waste Vs Environmental Sustainability: Global Ultimatum to Society
Abstract: We often suppose that the risks of electronic waste solely have an effect on us which come back directlywith it and are in the main a consequence of inappropriate handling. Obviously, this can be right andthere are many studies that proof the risks ensuing from direct contact with harmful materialscomparable to lead, metal or chromium. The studies together alert us concerning however differentelements, let's say brominated flame retardants generate toxic …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Review on Preventive Instructions for Controlling Infectious Diseases
Abstract: The pathogens of infection are transmitted in health care centers in various ways and from a variety of sources such as air, water, food, insects, and rodents and possibly animals such as cats, patients themselves, medical personnel, visitors, cleaners, surfaces, tools and devices. Tools and surfaces are a major source of infection transmission, and a recent study showed that a large percentage of the phones of health sector workers showed …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Integrated Disaster Risk Management-Specific to Cyclone and Flood-prone area
Abstract: In India, disaster management is currently facing a big challenge in decreasing risk in the coastline zone. The community of such an area, which consists primarily of slum and squatter communities, makes the area vulnerable to cyclones, resulting in high susceptibility both directly and indirectly. The purpose of this article is to determine how communities might be better targeted to improve disaster risk reduction strategies. It looks at whether perceived …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Simulation Models to Estimate Annual Runoff Volume in different Characteristics Soil Formation
Abstract: The study is aimed at developing mathematical models that will simulate annual runoff to acorresponding annual rainfall for different soil characteristics formation in the studied area. Theresearch established predictive models for sandy soil and sandy loam and coastal alluvium and siltyloam that can be used to simulate annual runoff to a corresponding annual rainfall usingmathematical tool of linear regression method and high correlation was found between annualrainfall and annual runoff …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Intercomparison of Peak Flood Discharge Estimates Using Normal, Gamma and Extreme Value Families of Distributions
Abstract: Estimation of Peak Flood Discharge (PFD) for a given return period is utmost importance for planning, design and management of hydraulic structures. This can be achieved through Flood Frequency Analysis (FFA) that involves fitting normal, gamma and extreme value families of distributions to the series of observed annual maximum discharge data. Based on the intended applications and the variate under consideration, Method of Moments (MoM), Maximum Likelihood Method (MLM) and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–25 Read article
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Seepage and Slope Stability Analysis of Earthen Dam: A Case Study of Lebu Dam, Ethiopia
Abstract: Seepage and Slope stability are a matter of remarkable concern in the construction of earthen dams where the failure of slopes may incur a severe loss of life and damage to property. The most important factors that cause instability of slope and lead to failure are gravitational force, the force due to seepage of water, sudden lowering of water adjacent to a slope and force due to earthquake. This study …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 52–70 Read article
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Prediction of Rainfall Using MLP and RBF Networks for Monsoon and Post-Monsoon Seasons of Pune and Mahabaleshwar Regions
Abstract: Prediction of rainfall for a river basin has utmost importance for planning of irrigation and drainage system as also for command area development. For example, analysis of consecutive days of rainfall is more relevant for drainage design of agricultural lands whereas analysis of weekly rainfall data is relevant for planning of cropping pattern. Likewise, analysis of monthly and seasonal data is more useful for water management practices. With the development …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 34–51 Read article
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Underground City Suitable Site Selection at Bandar Abbas City, Southern Iran
Abstract: Choosing a suitable place to build a new city, including an underground city, is a very sensitive taskbecause if you do not pay enough attention to your studies, it can have very dangerous financial andhuman consequences. In this study, the ANP method was used to select a suitable location for thestructure of an underground city in Bandar Abbas City of Hormozgan Province in southern Iran. Forthis issue, 12 factors include …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Planning, Estimation, Costing, and Scheduling of Commercial Building using MS Project
Abstract: Planning, estimation, and scheduling are very important in a construction project and it helps toavoid delays in the project. The current project deals with planning, costing, estimation, andscheduling of office buildings. It is a G+5 reinforced concrete framed structure with modern features.The emergency exit and slope have been provided at the opening of the building for hassle-freemovement of disabled people. The building is planned in accordance with the National Building …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 14–35 Read article
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Analysis of Critical Success Factors for Metro Construction Projects in India
Abstract: Critical success factors pertain to the objectives, principles, and economical performance of theproject. To understand goals and which methods are accustomed to achieve them and also the way tomake efficient its output, these all support designed critical success factor. It is well-known that theconstruction management or industries having dynamic nature due to its everywhere disseminationthrough technologies and within the developing countries, the construction industry is one altogetherthe foremost job creators. …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article