This textbook provides the basic information about the Environmental Engineering and as such, very much useful for the first year B. Tech. students of all branches/disciplines. The book covers the new syllabus of the semester scheme for the first year in R.T.U. and other universities. It encompasses the practical applications of the subject, that is the real need of the hour and also discusses....     View More Details

This is a very useful book in the subject `Water Management` for undergraduate & post graduate students. It is also very useful for practising engineers, farmers and policy-makers.

This book has various chapters dealing with Hydrological cycle, Groundwater occurrence, Water losses and its prevention, Water conservation, Rainwater harvesting, Artificial recharge methods, etc. Other topic....     View More Details

This manual provides the knowledge about the basic experiments done in the Environmental Engineering and as such, very much useful for the first year B. Tech. students of all branches/disciplines. The manual covers the new syllabus of the semester scheme for first year in R.T.U. and other universities. It encompasses the practical applications of the subject, which is the real need of the hour....     View More Details

Man has always known that air (oxygen) and water are the two most important items for life. Yet, few people are aware of the scientific facts regarding water. In a sense, water is a weird compound of nature. Man being highly selfish exploiting the natural resource like water and also making water bodies getting polluted.

The present work is an attempt to bring awareness among public ab....     View More Details

Degrading quality of environment due to increasing industrialization and urbanization has become a matter of great concern. The information about the parameters affecting their quality is the prime requirement to meet the menace.

This book ``Practical Methods for Water and Air Pollution Monitoring`` brings together the various experimental methods for analyzing the available parameters.....     View More Details

The book has been designed on the basis of Gujarat Technological University syllabus of B.E. Semester II course. It is destined to fulfill the urgent need of the hour for a standard textbook for a basic course on Environment for the undergraduate engineering students.

The book is intended to carry forward the mission of the authors for promoting environmental education among the student....     View More Details

Textbooks on Environmental Economics are plentifully available. But most of them seldom satisfy the requirements of academic community due to insufficient explanation on the economic content of environmental damages. Another reason is that some of  these books are not simple and lucid. This book tries to overcome the above two limitations by incorporating sufficient economic contents and ....     View More Details

This book presents a systematic account of the concepts and principles of engineering thermodynamics and the concepts and practices of thermal engineering. The book covers basic course of engineering thermodynamics and also deals with the advanced course of thermal engineering. This book will meet the requirements of the undergraduate students of engineering and technology undertaking the comp....     View More Details

This book is meant for undergraduate students of Biotechnology, Chemical and Civil Engineering courses and also for postgraduate students of Environmental Studies. It encompasses topics related to  pollution abatement and treatment of wastewater and solid waste management emphasizing on biological treatment methods. Design  aspects of the biological treatment units are the distinctiv....     View More Details

This book is suitably designed for Polytechnic students of N-E, region in particular and in general for students all over India with the intention of fulfilling the mission of promoting environmental education and culture, as well serves as a textbook for full time courses in the educational institutions. The book introduces the basic concepts of environment, its physical features and human in....     View More Details

Biochemical methods are used in all branches of biological sciences and biotechnology. Biochemical experiments are conducted in the laboratory as practicals as well as for pursuing research. A researcher has to refer to many journals and books before he/she could get to the working protocol for his/her experiment. This book attempts to give often-used methods in a single volume.

The thi....     View More Details

Environmental Studies pertain to a systematic analysis of the natural and man-made world encompassing various scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects.

Human impacts leading to large scale degradation of the environment have aroused global concern on environmental issues in the recent years. The apex court has hence, issued directive to impart environmental literacy to all.
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This book is basically meant for the students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, consultants, researchers and voluntary activists in environmental science & engineering, having the objective to learn all the fundamental experiments necessary for them. The book is designed to be a comprehensive reference manual as well as a practical record book.

A ``bird`s eye view`` a....     View More Details

This book covers the topic of Energy Conversion in a comprehensive manner. Divided into 11 chapters, the topics covered include AC and DC motors, Power Diodes and Transistors, Thyristors, AC-DC Converters and Solid State Motor Control. The main features of the book are:

• Simple and easy to understand language
• Large number of solved examples
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This book provides a systematic exposure of EIA principles and procedures. Its focus is on the methodology of EIA so that it becomes a viable applications oriented exercise. Major dimensions of environmental pollution like air and water quality, noise, soil and geology, aesthetics, indoor climate and socio-economic factors are highlighted. Measurement of environmental indicators and economists....     View More Details

Today the attention of whole world is focussed on preservation of environment. Non-conventional Energy Sources can provide clean energy‚ preserving environment‚ reducing pollution and deforestation.This book discusses the developments in the field of Non-conventional Energy Resources and their applications. The topics are fully covered so that the students of B.Tech may use for....     View More Details

This book discusses the developments in the field of Non-conventional Energy Resources and their applications. The topics are fully covered so that the students of B. Tech. final year may use for their Elective courses such as Non-conventional Energy Resources, Renewable Energy and Solar Energy Engg. The topics are: Solar Radiation, Solar Energy Collectors, Energy Resources, Solar Cell, MHD Po....     View More Details

The book is primarily written as a textbook for a compulsory paper-Energy, Environment, Ecology and Society for BE Course of Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal. But it can also serve as a general reading book for all those who are interested in the areas related environmental science and environmental education. To support the ideas presented in the book large number of data have ....     View More Details

This book was published almost two decades ago. Since then there had been tremendous progress in the field of environmental sciences. This necessitated revision of this book.

Initially only principles of analysis were presented in the text. However, with the inclusion of the environmental studies in the schools and colleges including various postgraduate programmes, and the need of carr....     View More Details

The book Environmental Studies is designed for the Students of I Year B.E./B. Tech. (Common to all branches) of JNTU, Anantpur. Environmental Studies pertain to a systematic analysis of the natural and man-made world encompassing various scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects.

Human impacts leading to large scale degradation of the environment have aroused global concer....     View More Details