KCAET LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE: Recent submissions

  • Development of a filter system for roof water harvesting 
    Shijila Erikottil; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2014)
    Roof top rainwater harvesting has enormous potential in solving the water scarcity of a region, especially the domestic requirement. Roof water needs adequate purification to separate the impurities getting into the rain ...
  • Soil erosion studies under simulated rainfall conditions in a lateritic terrain 
    Praveena, K. K; Kurien, E. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2014)
    Soil erosion is a complex phenomenon involving the detachment and transport of soil particles, storage and runoff of rainwater and infiltration. Soil erosion depends on several factors such as climate, soil type, ...
  • Effect of microclimate on the performance of salad cucumber under naturally ventilated polyhouse 
    Preenu, N. P; Levan, K. V (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2014)
    A study was conducted to determine the effect of microclimate on the plant growth characteristics and fruit yield of salad cucumber grown in a naturally ventilated polyhouse at PDFC, KCAET, Tavanur, Kerela. The crop water ...
  • Design, Development and Evaluation of an Automated Drip Irrigation System 
    Navneet Sharma; Abdul Hakkim, V. M (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2014)
    The present study was conducted to design, develop and evaluate an automated drip irrigation system working on the basis of soil moisture deficit and to establish the relationship between soil moisture content, electrical ...
  • Impact of fertigation and drip system layout on performance of chilli (Capsicum annum) 
    Nadiya Nesthad; Kurien, E. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2012)
    The study “Impact of fertigation and drip system layout on performance of Chilli (Capsicum annum)” was taken up with the objective of determining the effect of fertigation, drip system layout and different levels of ...
  • Hydraulics and field performance of a novel micro sprinkler 
    Soumya Rani, T; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2012)
    This thesis work was undertaken to study the hydraulics and field performance of a simple and novel micro sprinkler developed by a farmer Mr. Avaran, M of Malappuram District, Kerala. It is made by fusing one end of a ...
  • Design and Development of Tensio- Emitter 
    Jishitha Ravindran; Vishnu, B (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2012)
    Timely application of precise amounts of irrigation water increases crop yield due to the decreased moisture stress to plants. Automatic application of irrigation water ensures timely and precise water application, reduces ...
  • Development of Process Protocol for Garcinia cambogia Powder 
    Sunitha, C. P; Santhi Mary Mathew (post, 2012)
    The major problem faced by the farmers regarding the processing of Garcinia cambogia is difficulty in drying of this fruit as the harvesting period coincides with the southwest monsoon also if not processed quickly ...
  • Development and quality evaluation of extruded RTE snack food from starch based food products 
    Aneeshya Kamal, K. S; Sudheer, K. P (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2012)
    As the eating patterns are changing day by day, snack foods play very important role in the diet of the modern consumer. Extrusion cooking has been used increasingly in the production of food and food ingredients such ...
  • Development and Evaluation of Modified Atmosphere Packed Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) 
    Madhana Supriya, R; Sudheer, K. P (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2012)
    Passion fruit is a tropical fruit which is extensively used in juice processing. The fruit is highly perishable and losses its quality immediately after the second day of harvest. The postharvest loss in quality and ...
  • Development and evaluation of a seed extractor for ash gourd and cucumber 
    Aneesh Mohan; Santhi Mary Mathew (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2012)
    A seed extractor was developed for ash gourd and cucumber. The important part of the machine is the extraction tool whose diameter can be varied (52 -160 mm) according to the placental diameter of the fruit and it can ...
  • Development and Testing of a Power Operated Coconut Husker 
    Anu, S. Chandran; Jayan, P. R (Department of Farm Power and Machinery, 2012)
    A continuous power operated coconut husking machine for large scale husking of coconuts was developed, tested and its performance evaluated. The major parts are feeding chute, a husking unit, a husk separating unit and ...
  • Development and Quality Evaluation of Thermally Processed Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) 
    Pritty, S. Babu; Sudheer, K. P (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2012)
    Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is an important nutritious tropical fruit of India. Its availability is seasonal and could not be stored as such for longer periods under ambient or refrigerated conditions which ...
  • Development and testing of tractor operated bed former for seed bed preparation in Kaipad region 
    Rajesh, A. N; Jayan, P. R (Department of Farm Power and Machinery, 2012)
    Paddy cultivation in Kerala is mainly done in dry and wet lands. Kuttanadu, pokkali, Kole and Kaipad lands are mainly lying below sea level and needs much attention especially during bund preparation and nursery raising ...
  • Development of a High- rate Anaerobic Bioreactor for Energy Production from Rice-mill Effluent 
    Joe Joe, L. Bovas; Shaji James, P (Department of Farm Power and Machinery, 2009)
    Anaerobic digestion of agricultural, industrial and municipal wastes has a great relevance in the global renewable energy scenario, since it combines waste stablisation with net fuel production. RME is a low strength, ...
  • Development and Evaluation of a Convective Type Dryer for Nutmeg mace 
    Chikkanna, G. S; Prince, M. V (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2008)
    A convective type nutmeg mace dryer was developed and its performance was evaluated. The major parts of the developed dryer are Drying chamber, Plenum chamber, Heating coil box, Air flow control and Blower with power ...
  • Groundwater augmentation plan for a degraded western ghat terrain using remote sensing and GIS 
    Sooraj Kannan, P. V; Mathew, E. K (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2007)
  • Subsurface Drip Irrigation of Ladies Finger in Sandy Loam Soil 
    Nisha, T. V; Asha Joseph (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2007)
    Placing water beneath the soil surface via buried drip lines is slowly becoming the preferred choice of many farmers. No doubt the use of subsurface drip irrigation technology may well be the future of irrigation in the ...
  • Grey Water Treatment by Constructed Wetland 
    Abhijeet Hindurao Surve; Rema, K. P (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2007)
    Next to air, water is the most important requirement for human life to exist. With growing population and industrial development, demand of fresh water is increasing. Hence every community should take preventive measures ...
  • Development of a Powered– Decorticator for Producing White Pepper from Black Pepper 
    Chithra, G; Santhi Mary Mathew (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2007)
    A powered black pepper decorticator for producing white pepper from black pepper was developed, tested and its performance evaluated. The major parts are grinding surfaces, feed hopper, cylindrical collecting tray, ...