KCAET LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE: Recent submissions

  • A hydro-geophysical investigation of groundwater by electrical profiling 
    Afthab Saeed, P. P; Fasludeen, N. S (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2014)
    Groundwater is water that exists in the pore spaces and fractures in rocks and sediments beneath the earth’s surface. The Electrical Resistivity method was used for the hydro-geophysical investigation of groundwater ...
  • Development Of Intermediate Moisture Product From Wild Fig (Ficus auriculata) 
    Lakshmi, E. Jayachandran; Neethish Varghese; Santhi Mary Mathew (Department of Post Harvest-Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2012)
    Wild fig (Ficus auriculata) fruits are highly nutritious, yet an under-utilised fruit was highly perishable in nature .A study was undertaken to analyse the quality parameters of the fresh fruit, at three different stages ...
  • Effect of Magnetised Water on Chloride Ions in Trickle Irrigation 
    Raseena Salim; Rohit Murali; Vipin, P. R; Abdul Hakkim, V. M (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2012)
    Magnetic fields are known to induce biochemical changes and could be used as a stimulator for growth related reactions, to enhance growth, chemical constituents and productivity of crops.The method of magneto-hydro ...
  • Analysis of meenacil watershed using foss gis tools 
    Rahul, B. T; Sumit Kumar Jha; Vishnu, B (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2012)
    The 78 kilometre long Meenachil River is the holy river in Kottayam district is the lifeline of several millions of people in the state, but now facing tremendous pressure due to encroachments, sand and clay mining and ...
  • Fabrication and Testing of Small Capacity Solar Desalination System Using Humidification-Dehumidification Method 
    Anil Babu, A. K; Pravitha, M; Priya, G. Nair (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2012)
    Water is an essential and unique natural resource that provides life support for plants and animals. The world's water consumption rate is doubling every 20 years, outpacing by two times the rate of population growth. ...
  • Soil erosion studies on micro plots 
    Praveena, K. K; Rehna, M; Shijila Erikottil; Kurien, E. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2012)
    Soil erosion is one of the most serious environment degradation problems. However reliable measurement of erosion remains limited and estimates of soil productivity are even rarer. Assessing the extent and seriousness ...
  • Studies on microwave drying and packaging of curry leaves 
    Amitha, M. Anand; Chippy Jasmine Francis (Department of Post Harvest-Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2011)
    The curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) a green leafy vegetable, is also been used as spice. Leaves are especially good sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid vitamins most likely to be lacking in the diet. They ...
  • Drying studies of Garcinia Cambogia 
    Preenu, N. P; Rahul Kumar Singh; Sudheer, K. P (Department of Post Harvest-Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2012)
    Kodampuli (Garcinia cambogia) is a tropical fruit commonly known as Malabar tamarind and belongs to the family Clusiaceae earlier known as Guttiferae. It is an essential ingredient in all the seafood loving kitchens of ...
  • Development of Whey based RTS product from Pineapple 
    Naina, M; Neeraja, H. Nair; George Mathew (Department of Post Harvest-Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2012)
    The growing demand for the consumption of fruits is increasing day by day. In order to meet the demand of the market throughout the year in all areas, the commodities are preserved using different techniques. The objective ...
  • Prioritization of subwatersheds of a river basin using geographic information system 
    Athulya, C; Sajira, A. K; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2012)
    A sub watershed prioritization exercise has been carried out on Kunthipuzha sub basin of Bharathapuzha river basin, one of the major rivers in Kerala. Total catchment area of the Kunthipuzha basin comprises 940 sq.km. ...
  • A Study of the Drinking Water Supply System in KCAET Campus - Problems and Solutions 
    Aiswarya, M. V; Archa Devarajan; Bincy, A. L; Nisha, V. S; Vishnu, B (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2011)
    A short term study on “A study of drinking water supply system in K C A E T campus- problems and solutions” was conducted. The main objective of the study was to find out appropriate measures to mitigate current water ...
  • Studies on vacuum drying of coconut 
    Anjali, V; Hafisa Hameed; Prince, M. V (Department of Post Harvest-Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2014)
    The coconut (cocos nucifera) has multifarious uses. The coconut oil is a good source of MCFA and has higher degree of digestibility. It is mostly included in diets all over the world. Traditional method of oil extraction ...
  • A hydro-geophysical investigation of groundwater potential 
    Ritu Prem; Shazna, K; Sheeja, P. S; Kurien, E. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2013)
    The electrical resistivity method is being employed for hydro geophysical investigation of groundwater. This technique will provide an insight into the nature of subsurface formations. Wenner configuration of electrode ...
  • Development of methodologies for complete utilization of poultry abattoir waste 
    Parvathy Menon; Rahul, S. Varier; Vishnu, B (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2010)
    The growing number of poultry abattoir is generating a large amount of waste daily. The improper method adopted by abattoir owners for their disposal is causing the danger of many environmental. This paper based on study ...
  • Effect of edible wax coating and modified atmospheric packaging on shelf life of slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus) 
    Chinchu Mohan; Hima John; Sudheer, K. P (Department of Post Harvest-Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2013)
    The cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) which are belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae is of very high demand due to its high nutritional quality. The fruit is highly perishable and losses its quality immediately after ...
  • Development and Performance Evaluation of Plantain peeler cum slicer 
    Aswathi, K. B; Indulekshmi; Rajesh, G. K (Department of Post Harvest-Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2010)
    Peeling and slicing of green mature plantains of Nendran variety is labour intensive and costly. At present, it is carried out manually and no means of mechanical peeling and slicing device has been commercialized till ...
  • Simulating the impact of check dams on river flow - a case study in bharathapuzha river basin 
    Arshana, V. K; Haritha, A. A; Hredhya Haridas; Jyothish, V; Rashida Rajuva, T. A; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2010)
    The state of Kerala faces severe water stress during summer months. One of the most feasible solutions to this problem is the livening of the rivers of Kerala. Hence, a pilot study has been carried out on Bharathapuzha, ...
  • Improved design and installation of an economic rooftop rainwater harvesting system 
    Abhishek, S; Ajeshkumar, V; Deepak, P. H; Harisankar, C; Vishnu, M. M (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2010)
    Water resources are depleting at an alarming rate due to its increasing demand. Absolute water scarcity is being experienced in many parts of the country. In such a situation the only solution is to harvest water during ...
  • Recommendations to rejuvenate river bharathapuzha usin GIS and watershed simulation model 
    Aiswarya, K. P; Fathima Shimji; Jishitha Ravindran; Nitha, K; Rani, P. R; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2009)
    Bharathapuzha, the second largest river of Kerala is the lifeline of several millions of people in the state, but now facing tremendous pressure due to encroachments, sand and clay mining and illegal diversions of water. ...
  • Development of Pepper Harvester 
    Aneeshya Kamal, K. S; Krishnanunni, G. K; Ganesan, V (Department of Post Harvest-Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2009)
    Kerala is the leading producer of Black Pepper, king of spices in India. The farmers are well aware about the excellent export potentials of pepper, pepper by-products and their value- addition. The harvesting of pepper ...