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Survey at Organic Waste Treatment Plants at CISF Camps
Abstract: Food wastage and its accumulation are becoming a critical problem around the globe due to continuous increase of the world population. The exponential growth in food waste is imposing serious threats to our society like environmental pollution, health risk, and scarcity of dumping land. There is an urgent need to take appropriate measures to reduce food waste burden by adopting standard management practices. Currently, various kinds of approaches are investigated …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 51–64 Read article
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Design of Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Plant for a Dumping Ground
Abstract: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has become a heavy environmental drawback in major cities everywhere world. Solid waste management is one in every of the fundamental essential services provided by Municipal authorities within the country to stay urban centres clean. Municipal laws governing the urban native bodies don't have adequate provisions to deal efficiently with the ever-growing drawback of Solid Waste Management. With rapid urbanization, the situation is becoming critical as …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Innovative Approach for Sugarcane Plantation
Abstract: Sugarcane planting with traditional methods is costly, time consuming, it needs great human force,more numbers of sugarcane stalk. Also because of unskilled labor stressed or diseased bud may getplanted. To solve this problem we designed algorithm for atomization of sugarcane planting machineusing image processing. It detects the nodes efficiently and locates the cut point for stalk cutting. Itreject to cut the stalk if sugarcane suffered by Stress or disease like …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Recent Advancement of Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management
Abstract: Nanoparticles are small size particles having potential to work in large surface area. Size of nanoparticles vary from 1-100 nm. The composition of nano-formulation should break down quickly in the soil and sluggishly in plants with remnant levels under the regulatory standards in foodstuffs. The nanoparticle synthesis methods can be categorized into bottom-up or top-down method Physical- Ball milling, nanolithography, pulsed laser, electrochemical; Chemical- Vaccum deposition and vaporization, chemical vapor …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Evaluation of Rivers State Promotional Strategies for Virtual Power Plant using 100% Renewable
Abstract: The physical wellbeing of people is attributed to efficient energy, and it is also pivotal in thedevelopment of a country’s economy. In Nigeria, constant availability of power has become a problemfrom independence to this day. Energy from biomass, wind solar and hydro-power, would be helpful insolving the country’s problem in terms of electricity. It is estimated that Nigeria can produce 2.01 EJ(47.97 MTOE) of energy from 168.49 million tones of …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Performance Calculation of a Gas Plant Compressor Unit
Abstract: This research was centered on calculating the performance of a gas plant compressor unit which was achieved using Tunu Booster Station facility. The results shows that the ability of the compressor, isentropic efficiency and coefficient of performance of the compressor gave values of 33899kw, 0.83 and 1.2. The deviations from the existing plant values were 35.6%, 31.7% and 20% respectively. Other parameters that were considered and evaluated include the failure …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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A Study on the Future of Industrial WastewaterTreatment Plant: Trends and Innovations
Abstract: Industrial wastewater treatment plants (IWWTPs) stand at the critical intersection of economic productivity and environmental sustainability. Unlike municipal sources, industrial effluent is characterized by extreme heterogeneity, containing highly variable concentrations of toxic heavy metals, recalcitrant organic compounds, suspended solids, and emerging contaminants. This complexity necessitates bespoke, multistage treatment trains, often combining physical, chemical, and advanced biological methods (e.g., membrane bioreactors, electrochemical oxidation, and anaerobic digestion). This analysis examines the contemporary …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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The Influence of Social Capital on Housing Improvement: An Investigation of Sri Lankan Plantation Worker Community
Abstract: Social capital focuses on social networks and human relationships as a vital asset. The bonding social capital represents the effects of the linkages between horizontal or similar layers of social groups. The relationships between the vertical layers of the society are described as the bridging social capital. This article attempts to understand the role of social capital as a generator of housing development. Sri Lankan planation worker community still remains …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract
Abstract: In recent years, research in nanotechnology deals with the development of environmental-friendly processes for the synthesis of stable nanoparticles, possessing well-defined shapes, and controlled narrow sizes. Additionally, due to a vast demand for precious metals (like silver) in the fields such as electronics and catalysis, recovery of silver from both primary and secondary sources is of most significance. Biological recovery of precious metals with the formation of their nanoparticles is …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Nanotechnology in Pesticide Management: A Revolutionary Approach in Plant Protection
Abstract: Large extents of Pesticides are lost in huge quantities owing to photo degradation, rain wash out and by other means after application over the target. This will not only result in loss of pesticides form the applied target as well as environmental pollution apart from loss / reduction in effectiveness. If they are formulated using carriers, their efficacy can be sustained for longer period of time.The potential applications of “Nanotechnology” …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Aloe Vera – Plant with Many Uses
Abstract: Aloe vera gel is rich in vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, anthraquinones, fatty acids, hormones etc. Presence of vitamins like A, C, E impart them with antioxidative properties, while enzymes like alione help to reduce inflammation. Anthraquinones which are present in large amount give Aloe vera gel analgesic, antibacterial and antiviral properties. The presence of fatty acids impart anti-inflammatory as well as antiseptic and analgesic characteristic to them. The hormones like …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Development of a Conceptual Framework for Licensing of Nuclear Cogeneration Plants: Insights based on the Indian Experience and Global Best Practices
Abstract: Nuclear cogeneration projects represent industrial scale non-electric applications of nuclear power, providing value added products and services such as freshwater, high grade heat, hydrogen and other power fuels, district heating, etc. These projects are typically coupled (either thermally and/or electrically) to the secondary cycle of the power plant and can cater to multiple on and off site users. With growing interest in nuclear power and increasing recognition of the role …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Plant Extracts Volume Effects on the Corrosion of MCS Metal Sample using Water-Based as an Inhibitor
Abstract: The effect of water-based extracts of two different samples was examine with respect to volume on the characteristics of MCS metal corrosion inhibition. This research revealed that volume of extracts is a controlling factor in terms of metal corrosion inhibition as demonstrated by the two different water-based extracts investigated. Increase in the inhibiting substance (water-based extract) in terms of volume resulted to decrease in the rate of corrosion of the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Study of Corrosion Rate in Water Treatment Plant in Oil field
Abstract: The high cost of corrosion, the corrosion engineers concern and its reduction in oil, gas and petrochemical countries is essential about 10% of the cost of producing a barrel of crude oil cost. Corrosion rates in the world costs 42–80 cents a barrel for crude oil is produced, specific climatic conditions, history of the country's refineries and oil production are the main factors affecting the cost of corrosion in oil …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 Read article
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Study of The Performance of Grid Connected Battery Storage 10KW Solar Photovoltaic Plant in100 m2 Area at Kota Rajasthan
Abstract: Solar energy is pure, unlimited environment-friendly and a potential resource among the different renewable energy options. But stand-alone solar photovoltaic system or a wind energy system cannot continuously supply energy because of seasonal and periodic variations in an environment of the earth. Therefore, in order to assure the load demand, grid-connected energy system are now being implement that merges solar and conventional conversion units. The purpose of this work is …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 41–47 Read article
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POWER PLANT MODEL VALIDATION FOR IMPROVING SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND SECURITY
Abstract: Model that represents virtually all practical systems. Power system models are used to demonstrate the systemperformance studies such as generation, load growth estimation, operating limits calculation and (SIPS) system integrityprotective schemes performance computations and all this study depends upon an exact mathematical model representation of thetrans- mission system, generation system and load model. Comparison of performance data of the power system model with theactual system measured data called power system …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–37 Read article
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Mocking up of Thermal Power Plant for Better understanding of Load Frequency Control
Abstract: The integrated power system consists of control areas linked by tie lines to each other. The loads of the generator, station, and device are determined by the summation of different outputs of the thermal converter. Frequency is determined by the instrument form of the frequency bridge. Because this data is fed into a master controller, it can sense the need for more or less generation and send impulses to the …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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A Study on Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles of Zinc Oxide using Algae and Plant Extract
Abstract: Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles is increasing trend worldwide. In green synthesis, metal oxide nanoparticles are synthesised through any plant extract or any bacterial, fungal or microalgal source. Synthesis of zinc-oxide nanoparticles have been studied by using algae and other biological extracts. In green synthesis usually use of synthetic chemicals is avoided and naturally abundant compounds like ascorbic acid or citric acid act as reducing agent which reduces metal salts …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Thermal Modeling and Optimization of Irreversible Cogeneration Power Plant
Abstract: This paper aims at studying the cogeneration system coupled with outer heat reservoir of finite heat capacity and comprises of both external as well as internal irreversibility. External irreversibility is due to the finite-rate heat transfer between the working fluid and heat reservoirs while internal irreversibility is due to heat dissipation of working fluid. Both types of irreversibility are involved in the study on introducing an internal irreversible parameter which …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 01–11 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Culture Media for Microbial Growth
Abstract: This study explores the use of plant-based culture media as sustainable alternatives to traditional nutrient agar for microbial cultivation. Two types of plant-based media were developed: one using China grass as a solidifying agent and the other incorporating agar. These were compared with conventional nutrient agar. Microbial cultures were inoculated onto each medium and incubated under optimal conditions, with growth patterns and colony characteristics observed and documented over time. The …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–28 Read article