Environmental science
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Waste to Energy Conversion through Anaerobic Digestion
Om Raut Independent Researcher India Abstract Anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic waste represents a mature engineering solution for decentralized renewable energy production. This manuscript reviews waste-to-energy conversion via AD technologies available up to 2016, focusing on…
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Applications of SCADA in Water Distribution Networks
Rhea Mundkur Independent Researcher India Abstract This manuscript reviews the applications of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in water distribution networks as of 2015. SCADA architecture, incorporating remote terminal units (RTUs), programmable logic controllers…
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Assessment of Air Pollution in Industrial Zones using AERMOD
Rhea Borah Independent Researcher India Abstract This study presents an assessment of air pollution in industrial zones using the U.S. EPA’s AERMOD dispersion model as of 2015. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the spatial and temporal…
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Biodegradation of Municipal Waste Using Aerobic Composting
Raj Gandhi Independent Researcher India Abstract This study investigates the biodegradation of municipal solid waste (MSW) through aerobic composting under controlled engineering conditions representative of the year 2015. A pilot-scale composting reactor was designed to maintain…
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Wastewater Treatment Using Electrocoagulation Technique
Rahul Kar Independent Researcher India Abstract Electrocoagulation (EC) has emerged as a promising physicochemical method for removal of pollutants from industrial and municipal wastewaters. Utilizing sacrificial anodes (typically iron or aluminum), EC generates coagulant species in…
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Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater Using Activated Carbon
Sameer Boopathy Independent Researcher India Abstract Removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater is a critical environmental challenge. Activated carbon, with its high surface area and porous structure, has been extensively used as an adsorbent for…
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Optimization of Bioethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Waste
Sara Chordia Independent Researcher India Abstract Optimization of bioethanol production from lignocellulosic waste has garnered significant attention as a sustainable energy solution aligned with engineering practices existing up to 2015. This manuscript reviews pretreatment and hydrolysis…
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Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Waste Using Fermentation Techniques
Published Paper PDF: PDF Diya Arora Independent Researcher India Abstract Bioethanol production from agricultural waste through fermentation offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels by valorizing lignocellulosic biomass. This study investigates process parameters affecting ethanol yield…
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Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater Using Activated Carbon Filters
Published Paper PDF: PDF Devesh Mahajan Independent Researcher India Abstract Removal of heavy metals from wastewater is critical to safeguard public health and the environment. Activated carbon filters—owing to their high surface area, porous structure, and…
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Analysis of Biogas Yield from Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste
Published Paper PDF: PDF Ayaan Sood Independent Researcher India Abstract Anaerobic digestion of food waste offers a sustainable route to renewable energy in the form of biogas. This study analyzes biogas yield from batch and continuous…