KCAET LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE: Recent submissions

  • Estimation of pan evaporation using ANN – a case study 
    Amrutha Gayathry, V; Sharmina, V. K; Sajeena, S (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2016)
    A study on ‘Estimation of pan evaporation using Artificial Neural Network’ was carried out in K. C. A. E. T, campus, Tavanur. The meteorological parameters considered were monthly data of wind speed, dry bulb temperature, ...
  • Standardization of Irrigation Requirement of Cowpea under Naturally Ventilated Poly House 
    Arunya, S. Kumar; Athulya, T. K; Sahla, N; Abdul Hakkim, V. M (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2014)
    Present study on standardisation of irrigation requirement of cowpea under naturally ventilated poly house was carried out in the experimental plot of PFDC farm, KCAET Tavanur. The objectives of the study were to determine ...
  • Improvement in the purification of roof water harvesting system 
    Blessy, V. A; Munna, P. V; Sathian, K. K (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2015)
    Water is one of the most important resources on the earth for living forms. Water availability is always in short of demand, especially in urban areas. As, surface water alone is inadequate to meet the demands we have ...
  • Fabrication and performance evaluation of vertical farming structure for homesteads 
    Ameena, R. K; Anjitha Krishna, P. R; Sreekutty Suresh, V; Priya, G. Nair (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2015)
    The study entitled “Fabrication and performance evaluation of vertical farming structure for homesteads” was taken up to fabricate a vertical farming structure as per the dimension of flat balcony in KCAET and to compare ...
  • Impact study of Chamravattom and Kootayi regulator cum bridges 
    Jomol, T. Joseph; Rasmina, P; Remya, V. Mohan; Abdul Hakkim, V. M (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2014)
    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. ...
  • Comparison of different lining materials for field channels based on seepage characteristics 
    Annie, S. S; Sukanya, S; Priya, G. Nair (Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, 2013)
    Agricultural productivity is based on the availability of required at proper time. As water is becoming a limited resources its effective utilization is important. The water resources which could be tapped for irrigation ...
  • 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 ...