KCAET LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE: Recent submissions

  • Development of a Tender Coconut Cutting Machine 
    Bhavya Francis; Meenu, P. B; Sinsha, P. V; George Mathew (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2014)
    Coconut is one of the most useful trees in the world. Tender coconut is valued both for its sweet water, which is a refreshing drink and the delicious gelatinous meat (kernel). But the extraction of water from the tender ...
  • Development of fibre fortified pasta using bananan peel powder 
    Ashitha, G. N; Athira Dayanandan; Naslin, N; Santhi Mary Mathew (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2014)
    The production of fruits and vegetables in India during 2010-11 is 74877.6 MT and 146554.5MT, respectively (National Horticulture Board, 2011). India is the largest producer of banana with an annual production of around ...
  • Efficiency improvement of an axial flow propeller pump installed at Kadumpattupadam kole padavu, Thrissur 
    Ayisha Mangat; Nithin, J. G; Saranya, R. Nath; Jayan, P. R (Department of Farm Power and Machinery, 2014)
    In this study, the axial flow propeller pump installed at kadumpattu padam kole padavu, Karalam, Thrissur were studied in detail and its efficiency and discharge were found out at varying head and voltage conditions. The ...
  • Improved design of a simplified rooftop rainwater filtering system 
    Hameeda Bindu Vahab; Nimmi Kuruppath; Ruth Joseph; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2013)
    Needless to say that water is perhaps the scarcest commodity of the 21st century. On global scale, it is assessed that over the next two decades, water use by human beings will increase by 40% and 7% more water will be ...
  • Development and Testing of a Banana Sucker Uprooting Machine as an Attachment to the Tractor 
    Aswathi Viswanathan; Harikrishnan, M; Jayan, P. R (Department of Farm Power and Machinery, 2013)
    High labour wages, extreme labour scarcity experienced during peak seasons of field operations necessitated the introduction of labour saving and location specific farm implements and machinery for banana cultivation in ...
  • Estimation of crop water requirement and irrigation scheduling of KCAET instructional farm using cropwat model 
    Megha, P; Sabeena Shahul; Rema, K. P (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2013)
    Water is considered as a major input for agriculture production, earlier crop water needs were met by rain water alone. But increasing population demands enhanced food and agricultural production. This has made irrigation ...
  • Impact study of regulator cum bridges 
    Ajay Gokul, A. J; Praveena, N; Rakhi, J. F; Abdul Hakkim, V. M (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2013)
    Water scarcity is an alarming problem that we face now-a-days. Even though we have abundant sources of water, good quality water is not available when needed. Here comes the relevance of water conservation structures. ...
  • Development and Evaluation of Pneumatic Packing Machine for Paddy 
    Faseera, A. C; Mikhail, P. J; Swatha, V. S; Suresh Kumar, P. K (Department of Farm Power and Machinery, 2013)
    In the present scenario of the state of Kerala, it is difficult to carry out rice cultivation due to high labour cost and shortage of labour and because of this, the paddy fields are being converted into filled up land. ...
  • Design of an appropriate irrigation systems for non irrigated areas of KCAET farm 
    Jitha, K. J; Sumayya, A; Thulasi Mohan, P. U; Levan, K. V (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2013)
    As in the current scenario water availability is a serious problem because of higher demand of water for agriculture, industry etc.The present study was aimed to design an appropriate irrigation system for non irrigated ...
  • Optimization of fertigation level and depth of lateral under subsurface drip irrigation for amaranthus 
    Jeena Joseph; Sariga, s; Priya, G. Nair (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2013)
    The study “Optimization of fertigation level and depth of lateral under subsurface drip irrigation for amaranthus” was taken up with the objective to optimize the fertigation level and the depth of laterals under subsurface ...
  • Modelling the performance of wind energy conversion system at potential wind farm sites in Kerala 
    Dhanmon Francis; Younus, A; Geetha Susan Philip (Department of Farm Power and Machinery, 2013)
    As the level of energy use is closely correlated with the development, availability of energy resources and its efficient use play a key role in the holistic prosperity of communities and Nations. It has been identified ...
  • Design and development of water treatment methods for improving water quality of KCAET campus 
    Sajna Mol, N. V; Sreelakshmi, K. Unni; Suraja, K. P; Sasikala, D (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2013)
    Maintaining the quality of drinking water in the KCAET campus has been a challenging task from the inception of the college. The main objective of this work is to improve the quality of drinking water in the KCAET campus. ...
  • Effect of Vacuum and shrink packaging on shelflife of banana (Musa paradisica) 
    Claudia, K. L; Sunisha, K; George Mathew (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2015)
    Banana (Musa paradisica) is an edible fruit valued worldwide for its flavour, nutritional value, and availability throughout the year. They are harvested green and begin ripening as soon as the banana stem is cut from ...
  • Development and Performance Evaluation of a Cocoa pod breaker cum bean extractor 
    Arun Joshy; Geethu, S; Krishnendu, K. M; Nikhil, C. S; Rajesh, G. K (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2015)
    Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is a commercial plantation crop in India. It is mainly cultivated in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu as an intercrop with arecanut or coconut. Cocoa is the main raw material in ...
  • The effect of drying on the shelflife amaranthus leaves 
    Athul Suresh; Jubna, N. K. C; Nighitha, M. T; Sahira, B. M; Santhi Mary Mathew (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2015)
    Amaranthus is a common green leafy vegetable rich in vitamin A,vitamin C, micronutrients and minerals .Though the leaves are not available during rainy season it is important to preserve them for the off season. It is ...
  • Standardization of process protocol for the production of banana pseudostem juice powder 
    Drishya Mohan; Nithya, C; Sunena, T. P; Sudheer, K. P; Steffy John (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2015)
    Banana stem, appearing as a waste of the banana plant is very good for health. One can use banana stem for its high nutritive value in different ways. It is also a source of energy and can be used in treatment of kidney ...
  • Development and quality evaluation of GFP 
    Ajna Alavudeen; Akshara Prakash; Rahul, K; Remyasree, P. T; Prince, M. V (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2015)
    The rising demand of gluten-free (GF) products for celiac people has led to important technological research on the replacement of the gluten matrix in the production of high quality gluten-free foods. A fair proportion ...
  • Performance evaluation of modified rotary banana slicer 
    Athira, A. S; Cinu Varghese; Haritha Mohanan; Sudheer, K. P (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2015)
    Banana chips as snack food is very popular in Kerala because of its traditional and ethnic importance. Traditional methods of banana chips making involves four major units operations namely peeling of fruits, cutting of ...
  • Development of Reinforced Recycled Plastic Lumber Posts for Agriculture Fencing 
    Geethu Krishnan; Greeshma, K; Mirshad, M; Vishnu, B (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2015)
    Plastic solid waste (PSW) presents challenges and opportunities to societies regardless of their sustainability awareness and technological advances. During the 1990s, a number of technologies emerged to utilize recycled ...
  • Improvement of roof water purification system 
    Arjun Prakash, K. V; Athira, T; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2014)
    It is needless to say the importance of water in our day to day life. As water is the scarcest commodity of 21 st century, it is very important to conserve every drop of it. Nowadays most of the surface water bodies are ...