Civil Engineering Organisation
We all know that around 73% of the surface of our planet is covered by water, yet only 2% of that water is freshwater. In Asia, 8% of the continent’s freshwater is used for industry, 6% for personal usage, and 86% for agriculture. For agriculture, India uses 83% of the freshwater available. Since it is … Read more
Construction & Demolition Waste The growth in the construction industry triggers waste production to exponential levels. The waste generated from the construction industry is commonly called as Construction & Demolition Waste or C&D waste. Most of the waste materials in construction industries are non-biodegradable and inert materials. Construction waste materials are heavy, dense, bulky in … Read more
Groundwater Mapping or Aquifer Mapping Groundwater mapping or aquifer mapping is the process of delineating the presence of ground water in aquifers, followed by the analysis of its quality, quantity, movement and sustainability. About 30% of world’s fresh water supply is ground water, i.e., 0.76% of entire world’s water. Researches confirm that it is a … Read more
Due to urbanization and industrialization in India, threats for environmental degradation has increased. Environmental degradation results in frequent floods, change in duration of summer and winter, melting of ice from glaciers, etc. Also there is an increase in pollution due to deforestation and increase in industrial activities. Developing and under developing countries are facing crucial … Read more
Wastewater Screening Wastewater Screening is the first unit operation in all wastewater treatment plants. Screen is the device used to retain solids found in the influent wastewater to the treatment plant. The main purpose of screening is to remove solid materials that could: Cause damage to other process equipment. Cause reduction in efficiency of the … Read more
Smog Smog is a type of air pollution event ongoing in New Delhi. New Delhi is one of the worst air polluted city since 1999. Due to the smog the visibility is decreased and that caused much vehicle accidents recently in the city. It also caused cancellation and delay of public transport, trains, flights etc. … Read more
WASTEWATER TREATMENT Sewage or wastewater is a dilute mixture of various wastes from residential, commercial and industrial areas. This wastewater is treated to reduce its objectionable properties that can cause unfavorable changes to environment and man. The conventional wastewater treatment methods are used to reduce the amount of suspended or floatable materials and treatment of … Read more