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573 articles for “ecologically”
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Optimisation of Electrocoagulation Flocculation Treatment of Laundry Greywater with Design of Experiment Methodology
Abstract: It is becoming increasingly more important to relook at the impact that greywater has on the environment and the opportunities that it can provide for water re-use. More especially that the sewer pipelines are often over flooded and overflowing onto the streets in most townships in South Africa due to sewer blockages, population, and wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) overcapacity. To cope with current and future wastewater treatment (WWT) demands, developments …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 41–58 Read article
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Continual Improvement of Manufacturing Process through Application of Quality Tools
Abstract: The requirement of global market is to produce highest grade quality products corresponding to world class standards. This can be achieved by providing services which are ecologically superior and economically viable. The efforts must be made to enhance the efficiency, minimizing waste and optimum use of resources. The Continuous Improvement is Quality concept to survive in this market. “7 QC Tools” is quality assurance tools which is used to improve …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Harnessing Solar Energy to Supply Power to Far Flung Areas and Challenges
Abstract: AbstractIncrease in land and air pollution during the conversion of energy sources of fossil fuel such as oil, coal and natural gas have their adverse effects on environment and ecology. Depleting quality of these sources raises the question of sustainability in the long run, there by compelled humanity to go in search of the other alternatives. In this context, the solar sources of energy have attracted the global attentions and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Effect of Climate Change on Water Resources
Abstract: Observational records and climate projections provided enough evidence for the effect of climate change on global water resources and its consequences for human societies and ecosystems. It is a big environmental challenge to environmentalist for planning a long term water resources system and its management. Extensive studies are required to establish a relation among hydrology, water resources, planning management, operation management, environmental protection and ecological balance due to climate change. …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Direct and rapid synthesis of amides from carboxylic acids under solvent free condition using Clay based Heterogeneous recyclable catalyst
Abstract: Direct condensation of Carboxylic Acids and Amines has resulted in a highly simple and practical technique for the synthesis of amides. Fe-Al clay catalyst was used in the solvent-free, microwave-irradiated amide synthesis. Only a small amount of the catalyst was needed to produce products in very short of time with a good yield. The catalyst was easy to separate and could be recycled several times with negligible loss of catalytic …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Effect of partial replacement of marble dust on concrete with addition of coconut coir: A review paper
Abstract: AbstractConcrete is the most important construction element and it is utilized in the construction because of its high compression power and its durability. Now a day’s different studies have been performed to compose concrete with waste substance with the aim of decreasing rate and unavailability of conventional materials. This study examined the strength properties of concrete samples produce using waste marble dust as substitution of aggregates by different researchers. Marble …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABILITY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE SMART CITY PROJECTS
Abstract: Nowadays, urban cities of developing countries mainly India, are facing rapid urbanization that has been resulted in issues such as, gap in demand and supply of infrastructure services and utilities, increased pollution, traffic congestions, reduction in land cover, etc., thus affecting the ecology negatively in wider extent. Smart cities are recognized as a sustainable world wide solution to the above mentioned urban issues, which emerges as a means to achieve …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–27 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Effects of Hair Fibre Waste in Concrete
Abstract: Increase in construction activities has resulted in consumption of basic ingredients of concrete. Also, there has been an enormous increase in the quantity of human hair waste generated especially from the religious cities. In low densely populated areas, hair waste is discarded in openly in nature where it takes many years to decompose eventually returning the constituent elements, namely, carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, causing the ecological imbalance. In high densely populated …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 58–61 Read article
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Properties and Characteristics of Lean Concrete Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate and Fly Ash
Abstract: Qualitative aggregates have become scarce and expensive in various places in India, due to rapid enhancement in infrastructure activities essential for the development of new construction facilities. The use of waste materials in construction appears to be an attractive proposition because of their low cost, environmental considerations and depleting source of quality aggregates, if good performance can be ensured through appropriate technology. The problem of disposal of waste generated from …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Revolutionizing Low Carbon Concrete: Innovations at the Nexus of Computational Science, Data Analytics, and Sustainable Technologies
Abstract: Concrete production accounts for 7% of global CO2 emissions necessitating low carbon innovations to curb exponential demand threatening climate commitments. This research reviews sustainable construction literature integrating computational simulations, big data infrastructure monitoring and alternative process redesign. Analysis reveals 30-50% reductions achievable through combined use of industrial ecologies, smarter sensing coordinated with ML optimization and novel binders like alkali-activated geopolymers. Rigorous LCA quantification verifies environmental superiority over conventional formulations. Case …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Renovation, Modernisation and Uprating of Hydropower Station
Abstract: Although hydropower has been used since ancient times to grind floor and to perform other tasks, the world’s first hydro electrical power generation started in England in 1881. Hydropower facilities now generate nearly a quarter of the world's electricity. Hydropower is produced in more than 150 nations throughout the world. Hydropower has many advantages over other conventional sources of power and so it is the main attractive source for developers. …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Drone-based Fire Detection and Crowd Management System using Image Processing
Abstract: AbstractNowadays, fire outbreaks are common issues which cause severe damage towards nature and human properties hence fire detection system are designed to discover fires early in their development when the time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early fire detection in the event of an outbreak is pivotal to prevent loss of life and properties. Fire is necessary and profitable to humankind life, but it also …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Impacts of Artificial Light on Wildlife and Environment
Abstract: AbstractMost wildlife relies on natural lighting to control mating and feeding habits, sleep schedules, pollination, and travelling routes. Sources of artificial light interfere with these patterns and routines and are Greatly disorientating for many species of wildlife, often with fatal results. The effects of ecological light pollution are widespread. They comprise disorientation from and attraction to artificial light, structural-related mortality due to disorientation, and effects on the light-sensitive cycles of …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Studies of Environmental Effect of Aluminium-2014 Alloy in 1m Acetic Acid using Extratcted Inhibitor
Abstract: AbstractThis examination considers distinctive natural elements influencing consumption under marine inundation conditions and proposes a scientific model consolidating their impacts on erosion corruption through the boat life. The examination receives a nonlinear capacity of time as the reference erosion model aligned with operational consumption information at long haul normal conditions to speak to the erosion conduct under standard natural conditions.Based on recently acquired field information, an erosion disintegration model is …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Perceptions of Modular Construction as a tool for incorporating Resilience in Post Disaster Housing Reconstruction in the Niger Delta Environment
Abstract: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is coastal in nature and its urban form is governed by natural environmental constraints that have a strong bearing on the available land for physical development and the cost of provision of housing. The study espouses the adoption of a modular off-site prefabricated system of construction to close the enormous gap between demand and supply for housing in this ecologically fragile environment. This prescriptive …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Soil Microbial Biomass and Microbial Quotient under Different Plantations at Maldeota, Dehradun, India
Abstract: Microbial properties have been reported to be useful indicators of soil quality and could serve as assessment criteria for the successful rehabilitation of ecologically disturbed areas. The microbial quotient – ratio of soil microbial biomass C to soil organic C – may, therefore, be a more sensitive parameter to monitor organic matter dynamics than either microbial biomass C or soil organic C considered alone. The study site is located at …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 95–101 Read article
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LANXESS Contributes towards Reducing Carbon Emission in India
Abstract: India is witnessing the era of ‘global environmental change’ where people are getting more aware and concerned about the carbon emission and its ozone depleting effects. In India, the carbon emissions are at 1.8 t of CO2 per capita and gradually growing at an average growth rate of 6% over the past decade. The accelerated warming is happening majorly due to growing industrial activities and utilization of fossils fuels for …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–25 Read article
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Assessment of Air Quality Index using High Volume Sampler for Nasik City
Abstract: Seismic Information on air quality in urban areas represents an important objective to raise awareness and participation of citizens towards those measures aimed at containing and reducing vehicular traffic. For several years at the international level, evaluation procedures have been adopted by indices. One of the first synthetic indices, adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA), have established an exchange of information from networks and individual stations measuring …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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A Review on Optimization of DC Micro Grid
Abstract: Renewable energy are being incorporated into power networks to ensure reliable and inexpensive electricity for the public and industrial sectors, while also addressing ecological consequences originating from traditional energy sources. However, including sustainable energy sources is a must. Energy in outdated electrical systems can create additional hazards and concerns, such as supply security and base load. Climatic affects, energy capacity, and so on. Recent micro grid research and development has …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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A Technical Review on Evaluation of Vegetable Oil in Water-Emulsion Cutting Fluid in Machining Steel with Coated Carbide Tool
Abstract: In metal cutting industries, Metal working fluids (MWFs) or Metal cutting fluids (MCFs) are used; they act as coolant as well as lubricant. In industries synthetic and petroleum based cutting fluid as well as coolant produce negative effect on human health, ecology and environment. When tool and work piece are engaged with each other while machining due to engagement they produce heat. The metal cutting fluids effect on heat generation …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 26–34 Read article