KCAET LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE: Recent submissions

  • Development of Shelf Stable Jackfruit Varatty by Thermal Processing in Retort Pouch 
    Nitha, N; Sanuraj, S; Shabari Sreenivas; Taruna, Varghese; Rajesh, G. K (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2016)
    Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) belongs to family Moraceae, is one the most significant evergreen trees in tropical areas and widely grown in south east Asia especially India and Bangladesh. It isan important ...
  • Development and Performance Evaluation of Chapati Pressing Machine 
    Akhila, J. Chand; Rasmi Janardhanan; Sanad, S; Sandhya, K. R; Prince, M. V (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2016)
    Simple, semi mechanical chapati pressing machine which is easy to operate, maintain and economical was fabricated. The developed machine was found to have a capacity of 45 chapatis per hour and the power requirement was ...
  • Development of pasta using jackfruit seed flour, broken rice flour and banana flour 
    Arun, M. V; Harsha Unni, C. K; Sneha, R. Nair; Santhi Mary Mathew (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2016)
    widely in India. Significant quantities of jackfruit seed are generated as waste product in jackfruit processing industries. Though seeds are rich in carbohydrates and proteins, they are occasionally used as minor ...
  • Effect of modified atmosphere packaging and edible wax coating on shelflife of mango 
    Amulya, P. R; Nusaiba, C; Sreesha, K. R; Rifna, E. J; Sudheer, K. P (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2016)
    Mangoes (Mangifera indica) are an important tropical fruit crop with good potential for expanded markets outside of the growing regions. Mango fruits are climacteric and ripen rapidly in about three to nine days after ...
  • Development of a power operated rubber tapping machine 
    Aswathy, M. S; Soumya Krishnan, V; Sruthi, N. U; George Mathew (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2016)
    Rubber tapping is the process by which the sap (latex) is removed from a lubber tree without damaging the cambium of the tree. Tapping is the most costly activity in natural rubber production and the shortage of tappers ...
  • Study and development of suitable pineapple harvesting attachment on brush cutter 
    Athira Prasad; Shahama, K; Mukesh Kumar; Shivaji, K. P (Department of Farm Power and Machinery, 2016)
    A prototype of pineapple harvester as an attachment for brush cutter was developed. The cutting element of the brush cutter used was circular blade. The attachment consists of a square plate, a rectangular flat connecting ...
  • Preparation of topographic map using Total station and GNSS 
    Archana, K; Murshida Nusrath, P; Sreeja, K; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2016)
    Topographic map is of great importance for the professional activities of an Agricultural Engineer. This map is an important prerequisite for soil and water conservation planning, design and planning of irrigation and ...
  • Development and evaluation of a vertical farming structure 
    Akhila Tom Thekkanady; Shaheemath Suhara, K. K; Vidhya, C; Priya, G. Nair (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2016)
    The study entitled “Development and evaluation of a vertical farming structure” was taken up to fabricate a vertical farming structure and to compare the crops under fabricated vertical farming structure and existing ...
  • Terrain Analysis Using GIS for Hydrological Applications 
    Anjaly, C. Sunny; Aswathi, K; Vishnu, B (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2014)
    The terrain of Bharathapuzha watershed has been analysed using (DTA) to derive various geomorphometric parameters which are of importance in hydrological applications. The DTA was conducted using different operations ...
  • Groundwater flow modelling of KCAET campus using visual modflow 
    Ramla, T. T; Salsan, K; Saranya, S; Sasikala, D (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2014)
    Groundwater models are increasingly used in modelling of groundwater flow problems to develop useful information about groundwater resources. In this study the MODFLOW model is applied to evaluate the groundwater ...
  • Evaluation of Aquifer parameters from drawdown and pumping out data in open wells 
    Haripriya, P. R; Neetha Shaju; Sandeep Soman; Yuvraj Siddharth; Levan, K. V (Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 2014)
    Aquifer parameters are very important for the solution of ground water flow problems. The knowledge of aquifer parameters to predict the water table variations and the possibility of conjunctive use. A field study was ...
  • Development Process Protocol for banana flour 
    Dhanasree, B; Sneha Sukumaran; Vithu Prabha; Sudheer, K. P (Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, 2014)
    Banana a common herbaceous plant of the genus Musa, is the cheap source of carbohydrate and rich source of potassium, calcium, antioxidants and other micro nutrients. But this fruit is highly perishable owing to its ...
  • 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. ...