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92 articles for “Air pollution”
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A Comparative Study on Contaminated and Uncontaminated Soils Surrounding the Municipal Wastes Disposal Site
Abstract: Increase in population and industrialization has been creating space problems in and around the cities for habitation. In addition, the cities have been facing disposal problems of solid and liquid wastes generated from industrial and residential areas. Disposal of municipal solid wastes without planned way in any city has been causing air, water and soil pollution in the vicinity of dump site. The wastes disposal can alter the engineering properties …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Design and Innovations in Transportation Systems for ‘Make in India’
Abstract: Increasing demand for passenger and freight transport in urban areas is a challenge for governments and transport authorities in India. Energy use, space use, road safety, air quality and noise pollution are a few of the road transport–related issues that Indian cities have to cope with. Every day, our mayors and councillors are concerned about finding solutions to urban transport problems that do not slow down the local economy but …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Deforestation: Causes and Consequences of the Global Crisis
Abstract: Climate change is unavoidable due to the dynamic character of global ecosystems. The reasons of these environmental changes are both man-made and natural. Human activities have always had an impact on the environment. As economic activity and population expansion have risen to the point that they can no longer be disregarded or seen in isolation, the consequences of mankind just on environment could no longer be ignored or examined in …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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A Review of Combustion Modeling Techniques for IC Engines: CFD Simulations and Experimental Correlations
Abstract: For a long time, internal combustion (IC) engines have been the mainstay of power generating and transportation systems. However, a move toward cleaner and more efficient engine technologies has been spurred by stricter pollution restrictions and growing environmental concerns. In this context, combustion modeling has emerged as a critical tool for understanding in-cylinder processes and improving engine performance. This review focuses on the evolution and application of various combustion modeling …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Analyzing Atmospheric Particulate Matter in PortHarcourt and Omoku, Nigeria, Using Artificial NeuralNetworks and Fuzzy Logic
Abstract: Port Harcourt and Omoku, two densely populated towns in Rivers State, Nigeria, are hubs of industrial, commercial, and residential activities, characterized by the presence of oil and gas industries, educational institutions, large markets, and, in the case of Omoku, access to free electric power supply. These activities contribute to environmental degradation through industrial effluents, domestic waste, automobile emissions, gas flaring, and biomass burning, which release aerosols that form harmful particulates …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 16–52 Read article
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Experimental and Numerical Study of Smoke Flow Dynamics in a Scaled down Model of an Underground Car Parking Area by Using Jet Fan Ventilation System
Abstract: An underground car parking area is a feature of most residential complexes, malls, and even offices. It is a principle design for most buildings. The aim of this study is to understand the smoke low dynamics with impulse jet fans in an underground car park. An underground car park requires a ventilation system that takes into account the importance of air circulation which demands the removal of harmful pollutants from …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Effect of Secondary Air Injection in Redesigned Exhaust Pipe of Two-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine
Abstract: The emission produced by two-stroke internal combustion engine is not under the limits of vehicle emission norms mentioned by pollution department. An experimental study was performed for more fundamental understanding of effect of secondary air injection on exhaust emissions of two-stroke cycle engine during cold starting period by redesigning the exhaust pipe. The pressurized secondary air is injected in the newly designed exhaust pipe near the exhaust port with the …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Electronic Waste: A Critical Non-Renewable Pollutant
Abstract: E-waste is an indirect and unexpected waste that affects people, animals and the environment through contamination of air, soil and water. The distribution and long-term storage of electronic waste can have serious impacts on environmental resources. India is the largest energy consumers and are also responsible for the increase in energy and energy waste. Therefore, this article focuses on a detailed description of e-waste management in India, including the recycling …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Integrated PM2.5 Estimation Using Satellite Images, Pollution Station Data, Meteorological Data and Artificial Neural Network (Case Study: Tehran City)
Abstract: ABSTRACTNowadays, the use of remote sensing to monitor airborne particulates by spatial continuity is made possible by the MODIS Sensor Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) products. In this study, a simplified aerosol estimation model (SARA) was used to estimate the aerosol optical depth. For this purpose, the MODIS sensor data as inputs to predict PM2.5 near the surface, aerosol optical depth data and meteorological data (wind speed and direction, air temperature, …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 38–50 Read article
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Hazardous Effect of Radioactive Pollution on Environment and Their Possible Preventive Measures
Abstract: Radioactive pollution is the release of radioactive substances or high-energy particles into the air, water, or earth as a result of human activity, either by accident or by design. Radioactive contamination, also called radiological contamination, is the deposition of, or presence of radioactive substances on surfaces or within solids, liquids or gases (including the human body), where their presence is unintended or undesirable (from the International Atomic Energy Agency - …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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THE EFFECT OF NOISE POLLUTION ON HUMAN GENERATION
Abstract: Noise pollution is defined as repeated exposure to excessive sound levels that may cause harm to humans or other living beings. Sound levels less than 70 decibels are not harmful to living beings, according to the World Health Organization. On a daily basis, millions of people are affected by noise pollution. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is the most common health condition, it causes Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Loud noise can …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Future Outlook of Green Chemistry
Abstract: Chemistry brought about medical revolution till about the middle of 20th century in which drugs and antibiotics were discovered. The world’s food supply also increased immensely due to the innovation of hybrid varieties, enhanced methods of agriculture, better seeds, and use of herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides. The quality of life on earth became much better due to the discovery of dyes, plastics, cosmetics and other materials. Soon, the ill …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Green Chemistry as Pollution Reducer
Abstract: Green chemistry is considered to be response with a view to reducing the damage of environment by manmade materials and the prepossess used to produce them there are several techniques with India for obtaining good quality seeds and different methods of irrigation. There is a tremendous increase in the use of fertilizer and pesticides with a view to having a great yield and obtaining self-sufficiency through in food production. Excessive …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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“Studies on Benzene & Toluene in Ambient air of Ghaziabad Area of Delhi NCR & their carcinogenic effect”
Abstract: In this paper, the determination of Benzene & Toluene in Ambient air of Ghaziabad area of NCR were investigated. Benzene & Toluene are considered as the Carcinogenic and toxic contaminants of ambient air quality of Ghaziabad. Benzene & Toluene comes from many different sources like petroleum products, including motor fuels, industrial emission, factories and power plants etc. Benzene and toluene are carcinogenic and hazardous to biotic life and no safe …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Water Pollution by Sugar Factory Molasses: Case Study Solapur District Area from India
Abstract: AbstractIn the area of Solapur District, Maharashtra state, India, there are many sugar factories. During themanufacturing process of cane sugar, there is a lot of wastewater released from the factory. Thiswastewater contains many hazardous chemicals. This wastewater, dropped in the fields is mixed withsoil & percolated inside rocks. Every year in summer the water level in this area gets very deep. Atthat time free air fills the soil joints. After …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Cause of a Serious Condition Blasts’ Liquid for Airbag Classification
Abstract: The explosion was fairly strong, and the entire unit was blasted into the air. In front of the airbag, there is a thin layer of plastic casing, which is ripped by the pressure that is developing within during the explosion. The airbags inflate as a result of the explosion. The chemical used in the airbag is sodium azide. These detectors in front of the automobile transmit an electrical impulse to …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of Fly Ash Concrete A Critical Review
Abstract: Concrete structure is the most common all over the world. Cement is the major ingredient of concrete. Though the raw materials needed for manufacture of cement are available in most parts of the world, many countries have severe shortage of cement, although their needs are vast. The search for suitable substitute for cement, either partially or fully, has thus become a challenge for planning the development of many of the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Performance Enhancement and Improvement of Energy Efficiency in Evacuated Tube Heat Pipe Collector with Nanocomposite: A Review
Abstract: Solar collector tube is used to combine incident energy and convert it into heat energy. Recently several studies have been done on improving the performance of the solar collector. Solar energy is clean energy and does not create pollution. The sun gives more power than we need. Solar collector consists of an absorber unit which transfers the heat energy of the sun to a working fluid. It is easily seen …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Sustainability Assessment and Resource Optimization for Expansion of Metallurgical and Alloy Production Facilities in Odisha
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive assessment of sustainability measures and resource optimization strategies for the expansion of metallurgical and alloy production facilities in Odisha, India. The research examines a facility expansion project encompassing 32.63 hectares, analyzing environmental impacts, resource utilization, and socioeconomic implications. The study evaluates key sustainability parameters including air quality management through ESPs and bag filters maintaining PM emissions below 30 mg/Nm³, water resource optimization with a projected …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Mushrooms as Bioremediation Agents
Abstract: One of the major ecological issues confronting the world today is the contamination of soil, water and air by toxic chemicals accordingly of industrialization and broad utilization of pesticides in agribusiness. Burning is right now the best and regular remediation practice yet is exorbitant as far as money and energy utilized. A rapid cost effective and biologically capable technique for tidy up is “bioremediation” which uses small scale living beings …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article