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26 articles for “Physico-chemical parameters”
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Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Parameters Through Physico-Chemical Analysis in the Puducherry Region
Abstract: Abstract The evaluation of the quality of drinking water in Puducherry state and its surrounding regions primarily concentrated on groundwater sources. Nine specimens were examined using standardized techniques, and their outcomes were contrasted with national standards. Nevertheless, on a worldwide scale, the quality of water is facing a growing danger from unwelcome alterations in its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Population growth, industrialization, fertilizer usage, and mining activities are major …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Parameters Through Physico-Chemical Analysis in the Puducherry Region
Abstract: Abstract The evaluation of the quality of drinking water in Puducherry state and its surrounding regions primarily concentrated on groundwater sources. Nine specimens were examined using standardized techniques, and their outcomes were contrasted with national standards. Nevertheless, on a worldwide scale, the quality of water is facing a growing danger from unwelcome alterations in its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Population growth, industrialization, fertilizer usage, and mining activities are major …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Seasonal Assessment of Water Quality of Hand-Dug Wells Used for Drinking and Agricultural Purposes in Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone
Abstract: The study assesses four Wells’ groundwater quality in terms of its suitability for agricultural irrigation and drinking purposes. From January to December 2024, the following physicochemical parameters pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), ammonia, nitrate, fluoride, and chromium were examined. To evaluate each Well’s overall water quality, the water quality index (WQI) was computed. Well two (90.56) and Well three (71.14) WQI values show that the water …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 159–172 Read article
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Physico-chemical Analysis of Some Soil Sample around Jaypee Nagar Industrial Area in Postmonsoon Season Session 2012–2013 of Rewa, District MP (India)
Abstract: In the present study, various physico-chemical factors were assessed for the whole year during pre- and postmonsoon season session 2012–2013 to determine the impact cement dust on the soil quality around Jaypee Nagar industrial area. Physico-chemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, phosphorus, potassium, CEC, calcium, magnesium, sulphate, are taken. Most of the samples are within permissible limit. The positive correlation was observed among most of the Physico-Chemical …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Analysis of Groundwater Quality Karnal and Kurukshetra Districts of Haryana for Irrigation Purpose
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate ground water quality of Karnal and Kurukshetra districts ofHaryana. This study is based upon the empirical and scientific evaluation of under groundwatersample collected from the twenty wells scattered in the study area. In the analysis of collected samplecertain parameters are taken into consideration. These samples are collected during post-monsoonseason of the 2019. In total 20 samples are collected from 10 different blocks of these …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Studies on Extraction, Modelling and Purification of Quercetin from Peel of Allium cepa
Abstract: ABSTRACT Quercetin is an anti-oxidant, which very efficiently scavenges highly reactive biological species such as peroxynitrite and hydroxyl radical. Quercetin belongs to the flavonoid’s family. The present studies on optimization of physico-chemical parameters like effects of different solvents, different solvent percentages, particle size, pH and extraction time for the extraction of quercetin was studied. The highest quercetin concentration for optimized conditions was 38 µg/ml. In the soxhlet extraction process, the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 3–11 Read article
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Studies on Extraction of Total Tannin Content from seeds of Momordica charantia
Abstract: Bitter Gourd is also known as Bitter Melon or Bitter Apple and few other names also, We called it bitter due to its bitter taste as it contain vitamin C. Its scientific name is Momordica charantia. It is a tropical and subtropical fermented beverage which is grown primarily in India and Eastern regions of Asia. The fruit contains a number of important nutrients. It belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceae …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Hydro-Geochemical Analysis of Groundwater of a Micro-Watershed (MWS) of Banas River Basin, Rajasthan, India
Abstract: About 5.25 billion population of the world have depend on groundwater to meet their water needs, and the growth of agriculture and human health have both been significantly affected by groundwater quality. Land use, surface-and-subsurface geology, and soil characteristics all have an effect on groundwater composition, which in turn affects groundwater quality. Fluoride, nitrate, chloride, CaCO3, and salt are the main problem in groundwater quality in Rajasthan. Groundwater quality data …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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Experimental Study and Determination of Water Quality Index of Daya River
Abstract: The present study on spatio-temporal variation and water quality evaluation in river Daya was carried out along its course in nearby Bhubaneswar city of Odisha along the east coast of India, to evaluate the pollution status and variation in physico-chemical parameters of water at eleven different sites. Taking note on the degradation of water quality in Daya river, research was under taken to study the Water Quality index as per …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Leachate Characterization and Assessment of Groundwater Pollution Near Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite, Thanjavur
Abstract: The increase in population, urbanization, and industrialization leads to increase in the generation of solid waste. The improper management of solid waste creates various problems. In many developing countries open dumping is practiced for solid waste management. One of the major problems of open dumping is groundwater pollution. The main objective of this paper is to determine the ground water pollution due to leachate infiltration beneath and near the dumpsite. …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Ground Water in Tirupur District
Abstract: Deterioration of ground water resources has been a major concern of human society. The aim is to preserve and to maintain the balanced biological communities and sustainable stream ecosystem health. The hydro chemical study is an important parameter for determining the water quality for the end-users. The study for the same has been carried on the ground water by collecting groundwater samples in Tirupur district. A total number of 25 …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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INVESTIGATION ON PORTABILITY OF OTUOKE UNDERGROUND WATER.
Abstract: The study was designed to investigate the portability on groundwater in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. A total of four groundwater samples were acquired and analyzed for their physico-chemical and heavy metal parameters. Heavy metals were all analyzed with the Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and spectrophotometer. The result revealed that for the heavy metals, iron was most predominant, ranging from 0.70 to 0.08 mg/L. Arsenic was below the machine detectable limit and Assessment …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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River Bihar Water Analysis in Winter Season-2015 of Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract: This paper aims to carry out analysis of water in Bihar River during winter season in year 2015 in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, India. We have analyzed the seasonal variation and change in physical and chemical properties such as temperature, pH, color, odor, alkalinity, turbidity, hardness; and presence of total dissolved solutes (TDS) like calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), chloride (Cl), and sulfate (SO42), of Bihar river water. The variable …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Physico-Chemical Study of Rani Pond Water in Winter Season-2015 of Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract: This paper presents to physico-chemical study of Rani pond water in winter season-2015 of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India. We are analysed to change in physical and chemical properties of Rani pond water due to season. The variable data of samples are within prescribed limits as suggested by World Health Organisation (WHO), Indian Standard (ISI) and BIS desirable limit for drinking water for drinking purpose. Seasonal variation in physical and …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Seasonal Variability and Photocatalytic Impact on Water Quality of the Ayad River, Rajasthan
Abstract: This study examines seasonal fluctuation in Ayad River water quality, Rajasthan, India and compares the performance of titanium dioxide (TiO2)-mediated photocatalytic treatment under natural sunlight irradiance. Ayad River is a critical source of freshwater for domestic, agricultural and environmental purposes, which is increasingly stressed by urban runoff, industrial effluent and seasonality. As a follow-up to the above, water samples of four important water sources- Thurmadar, Subhas Nagar Bridge (Ayad), Kanpur …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Assessment of Underground Water in Winter Season-2016 of Rewa City (M.P.)
Abstract: In this paper we are stuty about the physico-chemical study of Saanti Vihar colony and Engineering college Colony underground water of Rewa city (M.P.), INDIA in winter season-2016. A most of samples are within prescribed limits as suggested by As per BIS – 10500:2012 for drinking purpose.Seasonal variation in physical and chemical parameters like: Temperature, Turbidity, colour, odour, taste, pH, Total hardness, calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), Total alkalinity, Chloride (Cl-), …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Screening the Effects of Asphalt Plant Discharge Water on Germination Indices of Some Edible Vegetables
Abstract: The study aims to determine the effects of asphalt plant discharge water containing different compounds of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on germination parameters of viable seeds of Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F, Corchorus olitorius and Solanum macrocarpon L. in a screen house. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with five replicates. A 300 ml of asphalt plant discharge water obtained from the three different locations (T2, T3, and …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–35 Read article
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Monitoring of the Physicochemical Properties of Some Important Parameters That Induce Metal Corrosion in Water Medium
Abstract: This investigation addresses the effect of freshwater quality on metal corrosion in Choba river located in Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State of Nigeria. The research involves the use of four different metal coupons namely Carbon Steel (CBS-D), Mild Steel (MS-B), Stainless Steel (SST-C), and Copper Steel (CPS-A). The different metal coupons were immersed in the freshwater medium and the freshwater medium is contaminated with industrial activities. The rate …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Physico-Chemical Analysis of Oji-River in Enugu State,Nigeria to Ascertain its Pollution Level
Abstract: Physico-chemical investigations were carried out on Oji-river using standard methods to ascertain thelevel and sources of pollution. The distribution of pollutants due to anthropogenic activities wasreported. Evaluation revealed the mean range values of the following parameters; pH, 5.98 – 6.15,turbidity, 2.10 – 7.90 NTU, total suspended solid (TSS), 0.70 – 5.40 mgL-1, total dissolved solid (TDS),18.20 – 49.60 mgL-1, electrical conductivity (EC), 39.60 – 107.90 µScm-1, alkalinity, 20.0 – 34.0 …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Engineering Behaviour of Expansive Clay Modified with Lime, Cement, and Fly Ash for Geotechnical Applications
Abstract: Abstract Soils exhibiting high swelling and shrinkage characteristics present a persistent challenge in geotechnical engineering, particularly in regions dominated by clay-rich deposits. These materials undergo significant volumetric changes due to moisture fluctuations, often resulting in structural distress, pavement failure, and increased maintenance demands. The present study investigates the modification of expansive soil behavior through the application of chemical stabilization techniques using lime, cement, and fly ash. A structured experimental program …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article