Environmental science
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Design of a Solar-Powered Water Purification System for Rural Areas
Rohan Verma Independent Researcher India Abstract Access to clean and safe drinking water remains a critical challenge in rural areas worldwide. This paper presents the design and analysis of a solar-powered water purification system aimed at…
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Water Quality Index Assessment of Urban Water Bodies
Arjun Menon Independent Researcher India Abstract Urban water bodies are increasingly exposed to pollution due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, and anthropogenic activities, resulting in degradation of water quality. This study assesses the water quality of selected…
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EV Treatment of Wastewater Using Constructed Wetlands with Indigenous Plants
Aarav Mandal Independent Researcher India Abstract Constructed wetlands utilizing indigenous plant species have emerged as a cost-effective, low-energy, and environmentally sustainable approach for treating municipal and industrial wastewater. This manuscript examines treatment performance, ecological interactions, and…
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Design and Implementation of Bio-Digesters for Household Organic Waste
Aisha Khan Independent Researcher India Abstract The global challenge of organic waste management has driven significant interest in decentralized, household-scale anaerobic digestion systems, commonly known as bio-digesters. This manuscript presents a comprehensive study on the design…
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Life Cycle Assessment of Solar Water Heaters in Indian Climate
Aisha Kalra Independent Researcher India Abstract This manuscript presents a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of solar water heaters deployed in Indian climatic conditions, employing established engineering methodologies and technologies available up to 2018. The study…
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Load Balancing Techniques in Cloud Computing Environments
Neil Agarwal Independent Researcher India Abstract This manuscript reviews load balancing techniques employed in cloud computing environments as of 2016, focusing on algorithmic strategies, system architectures, and performance evaluations. We categorize approaches into static, dynamic, and…
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Water Quality Modeling in Open Channels using QUAL2K Model
Priya Krishnan Independent Researcher India ABSTRACT This manuscript presents the application of the QUAL2K model for simulating water quality in open channels, focusing on parameter calibration, model performance, and statistical analysis aligned with engineering practices as…
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Use of Fly Ash and Slag in Green Concrete for Sustainable Construction
Rishi Khanna Independent Researcher India ABSTRACT The sustainable construction industry has increasingly adopted supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to reduce the environmental impact of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). Among these, fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace…
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Experimental Study on Solar Water Heaters with Phase Change Material Integration
This experimental study investigates the thermal performance enhancement of solar water heaters through integration of phase change materials (PCMs) available up to 2016. A single-glazed flat-plate solar collector was retrofitted with a PCM encapsulation module using…
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Analysis of Carbon Sequestration in Urban Green Spaces
Maya Basu Independent Researcher India Abstract Urban green spaces offer a vital ecosystem service by sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂), mitigating climate change impacts and improving air quality. This manuscript examines carbon sequestration mechanisms in parks,…