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190 articles for “Water consumption”
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Development of an Arduino-Based Water Quality Monitoring System Using Turbidity Sensor
Abstract: Clean drinking water is essential for human health since dirty water can lead to serious diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera and typhoid and long-term diseases such as kidney damage, cancer and child development problems. Though hard water is less dangerous, it causes dry skin and kidney stones and saline water causes high blood pressure. The Water Quality Monitoring System exists as a solution against existing water safety issues. The system …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Sustainable Architecture for Rural Communities: The Tanzanian Family House Model
Abstract: Sustainable rural housing in East Africa must respond simultaneously to climatic stress, water scarcity, sanitation challenges, and socio-cultural practices. This article presents the Tanzanian Family House as a climate-responsive and resource-efficient housing model developed specifically for rural Tanzanian communities. The project integrates low embodied energy materials, passive environmental strategies, and decentralized infrastructure systems to create a durable and culturally grounded dwelling that can be constructed using local skills and materials. …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Design and Development of Extruder for Plastic Wastes
Abstract: Plastic waste has become one of the most significant environmental challenges due to its widespread use, non-biodegradable nature, and increasing accumulation in landfills and water bodies. The rapid growth in plastic consumption has created an urgent need for effective recycling technologies that can reduce environmental pollution while recovering valuable materials. Among the various recycling techniques, extrusion is considered an efficient and economical method for converting plastic waste into reusable products. …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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IoT-Based Public Toilet Monitoring System
Abstract: Public restroom maintenance is critical to urban hygiene and requires good resource management to secure hygiene, sustainability, and costs. This project presents the design and implementation of a real-time monitoring system for public restrooms, including IoT-based sensors, to measure key environmental factors, such as ammonia concentration, ambient light, and water level. The system can continuously monitor ammonia concentrations to detect poor air quality, opening an intervention window to remedy the …
Published in Journal of Operating Systems Development & Trends · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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MANAGEMENT OF CURRENT WATER RESOURCES IN BAHR AN-NAJAF BASIN IN IRAQ
Abstract: Water resources management is the activity of planning, developing, distributing and managing the optimum use of water resources. With hot and dry climate in Iraq combined with lack of water resources management, water is one of the most central issues. Utilizing adequate management techniques, optimal use of the available water within Iraq can be achieved. This paper focuses on management of the current water resources in Bahr An-Najaf area (251 …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement in Micro-Channel Cooling Using Finite Element Analysis
Abstract: Due to the enormous heat fluxes emitted by modern electronic chips, there is a persistent need to enhance the efficiency of cooling systems. This study's focus is on optimizing heat transfer in micro-channel heat sinks that use liquid cooling. Geometric changes and the use of nano-fluids as coolants in place of water are performed to achieve this goal with little energy consumption. Numerical analysis of pipe micro-channel fluid flow and …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Sustainable Development: Architectures, Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) has developed into a powerful technology that can help tackle key global sustainability issues by enabling real-time monitoring, supporting data-based decisions, and facilitating smart automation. By interconnecting physical devices, sensors, and communication networks, IoT enables continuous data collection and analysis that supports efficient resource utilization across multiple sectors such as energy, agriculture, water management, transportation, and urban infrastructure. Through smart sensing and automated control systems, …
Published in Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Urban Heat Island Effect- An overview with Emphasis on Increased Energy consumption.
Abstract: The urban sector is emerging as a major concern globally leading to multidimensional problems in the form of environmental pollution, increase in carbon footprint and energy consumption, and issues relating to lack of compatible urban planning, water resources, excessive concreting, and so on so forth. An increase in the urban population associated with consumer demand and lifestyle has aggravated the problem to a greater extent. The paper has highlighted one …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Polysaccharide based Graft Copolymers and their Applications as Flocculants for Drilling Fluid Wastes
Abstract: Pure water is essential for the survival of living beings. It is used for human consumption, agricultural and industrial activities. During oil and gas well drillinglarge amount of drilling fluid are used. These drilling fluids are mainly water based bentonite solutions which plays a major role in keeping safe and efficient oil and gas well drilling. After their prolonged use, these drilling fluid wastes needs to be disposed of in …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Urban Planning Mitigation Trajectories for Urban Heat Island (UHI) A Case Study of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract: AbstractGlobal radiation related solair-temperature directly influences Urban Heat Islands (UHI) as the built environments and surrounding atmosphere cause increase in urban solair temperatures, the resulting temperature completely depends on the thermal properties of the exposed materials. Urban heat islands can lead to deterioration of flora and fauna, elevation of ground level ozone, health disorders and increase in building energy consumptions. The study area of Guntur region which is susceptible to …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–29 Read article
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Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India, Using Water Quality Index
Abstract: There are both open and closed bore wells. This research focuses on evaluating the groundwater quality in Jaipur by utilizing the Water Quality Index. For this comprehensive study, 22 water samples were meticulously collected from open and closed bore wells distributed across 22 different blocks within the district. The analysis involved measuring key physicochemical parameters, including pH, electrical conductivity, temperature, total dissolved solids, and salinity. These parameters were chosen due …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Population Growth and Environmental Degradation in India
Abstract: AbstractThe review deals with understanding of relationship between population and environment when population is increased with several issues including poverty, urbanization, etc. Several studies deal with analysis of evolution happening for over recent fifty years. The study also confirms that the population growth of country is dependent on limited natural resource of that country. Survival is the major factor which depletes available natural resources. Due to increasing population, degradation of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Environmental Impact of Leachate Pollution on Water Bodies- A Review
Abstract: Annual basis, over 1.34 billion people, including 0.51 billion children under the age of six, die as a result of consumption of contaminated food. According to both the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), one in every eight people worldwide does not have access to safe, clean, clear potable drinking water, and the majority of people are forced to drink contaminated water containing potentially life-threatening …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–22 Read article
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Utilize Iodine to Disinfect Water and use the Minimum Effective Dosage
Abstract: For persons who vacation, travel, or work in places wherein municipal water treatment is unreliable, iodine is an efficient, cost-effective, and effective method of water disinfection. When more iodine is consumed than is advised for dietary consumption each day, there is substantial debate on the safe limit iodine dose and how long it can be used. The primary thyroid condition associated with excessive iodine intake is hypothyroidism, which can occur …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Skeletal Fluorosis in Populace of Deoli Tehsil (Tonk District), Rajasthan, India
Abstract: ABSTRACT:Fluorosis is a slow, progressive, crippling malady, which affects every organ, tissue and cells in the body and results in health complaints having overlapping manifestations with several other diseases. Fluoride contents enter into the body by water, food, fluoride dust, air fumes, drugs, cosmetics, industrial fluoride and neighbourhood. The consumption of fluoride in high level of 1.5 ppm leads to cases of skeletal fluorosis. For this purpose, 130 samples were …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Eco Friendly Brick with Red Bricks
Abstract: This research presents a comparative analysis between conventional red bricks and eco-friendly bricks made from mud, rice husk, and dry plant leaves. The aim is to evaluate the potential of using sustainable, low-cost, and locally available agricultural waste materials in brick production as an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional methods. The eco-bricks were manufactured without kiln firing, significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. A series of laboratory tests—including compressive …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 42–46 Read article
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Microbiological Characteristics of Water and Seafood (Oyster Tissue) from Trans-Amadiwoji Creek, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractTrans-Amadi/Woji creek receives heavy influx of organic and inorganic matter from the surroundings which are all products of anthropogenic activities going on in the area. Assessment of microbes in water and oyster (crassotrea gasar) tissue from Trans-Amadi/Woji creek, Niger Delta were carried out for 6 months between January and June 2017. The microbial samples were collected and analyzed in the laboratory following the standard method of APHA. The total heterotrophic …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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An Overview Mechatronics Systems Design of Modelica-Based Model Predictive Control Strategies for CO₂ Heat Pump Systems
Abstract: The growing adoption of renewable energy technologies poses challenges to energy supply stability, necessitating increased flexibility in energy demand. This paper introduces a Modelica-based Model Predictive Control (MPC) strategy aimed at keeping the supply water temperature within the range of 55°C to 75°C while minimizing energy consumption and electricity expenses throughout a year. A comprehensive, high-fidelity model representing a school building in Oslo, Norway, was developed using Modelica and exported …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–27 Read article
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Advances in Membrane Technology: A Comprehensive Review of Materials, Processes, and Applications
Abstract: Membrane technology has become a critical platform for sustainable separation processes across water treatment, energy generation, chemical processing, and healthcare. Over recent decades, advances in materials, fabrication methods, and process design have dramatically expanded the performance, efficiency, and applications of membrane-based systems. Polymeric membranes dominate the industry due to cost-effectiveness and scalability, while ceramic, metallic, and composite membranes offer enhanced thermal and chemical resistance for specialized environments. Nanostructured and bio-inspired …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of Water Absorption on the Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) Reinforced Polymer Composite
Abstract: Natural fibres are progressively picking up attention as their applications are diversified into multiple industries which includes the automotive industry where lightweight materials are of utmost importance. The demand for natural fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites was nevermore as predominant as it is today. Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fibres are natural fibres and contribute to an eco-friendlier substitute when compared to synthetic fibres. These fibres are obtainable in …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–26 Read article