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Item Comprehensive review of IDMs in DG systems(2019) Manikonda S.K.G.; Gaonkar D.N.Distributed generation (DG) offers solution to the ever increasing energy needs by generating energy at the consumer end, in most cases, by means of renewable energy sources. Islanding detection is an important aspect of interconnecting a DG to the utility. This study presents comprehensive review of various islanding detection techniques along with their relative advantages and disadvantages. A broad classification of islanding detection methods (IDMs) is laid out as classical methods, signal processing (SP)-based methods, and computational intelligence-based methods with a focus on SP-based methods and computational intelligence-based methods. The evolution of SP techniques used for islanding detection is presented along with the merits and shortcomings of each technique. Furthermore, the advent of computational intelligence methods based IDMs are discussed along with their merits and demerits. An insight into various islanding methods based on quantitative measures of performance indices such as detection time, detection accuracy, and efficiency are tabulated and presented. Finally, the prospective direction of research for IDMs is also presented. © 2019 Institution of Engineering and Technology. All Rights Reserved.Item Item Economic growth and environmental degradation: How to balance the interests of developed and developing countries(2019) Sadath A.C.; Acharya R.H.In this paper we present a pragmatic basis for a multilateral cooperation to deal with climate change problem after accounting for the interests of both developed and developing economies. We develop our argument for such a cooperation based on the principle of affordability of developed countries and accessibility of developing countries. Towards this, we have estimated a panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model using data pertaining to groups of countries classified based on region and income from 1960 to 2014. Results show that countries with high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) percapita emit more volume of hazardous Greenhouse Gases (GHG) than their developing counterparts and more importantly, the coefficient of elasticity of emission to the growth rate of GDP is substantially lower for highincome countries. Therefore, we argue that developed countries may lead the world in the climate change mitigation efforts through emission reduction and promotion of efficient use of energy resources. © 2020 FrancoAngeli.Item International Journal of Engineering and Science Students published by CAFET-INNOVA Technical Society(2012) Basha H.; Raju A.[No abstract available]Item International Journal of Biological Sciences and Engineering published by CAFET-INNOVA Technical Society(2012) Venkat Reddy D.; Hafeez Basha R.; Raju A.[No abstract available]Item Is the prediction of human generation end by the year 2012? A geologic perspective on mass extension(2012) Manjunatha B.R.; Venkat Reddy D.[No abstract available]Item Item Halophilic bacteria and their compatible solutes -osmoregulation and potential applications(2011) Shivanand P.; Mugeraya G.Halophilic bacteria grow over an extended range of salt concentrations. Their metabolic patterns are distinct compared to their terrestrial counterparts and obligate halophiles. The possibility of rapid adjustment to changes in the external salt concentration makes them potential candidates for bioprocessing. Halophilic bacteria produce enzymes, metabolites, solutes, exopolysaccharides and pigments which have high commercial value. However, compared to the obligate halophilic archaea, they have been less studied with only a few reports available on designing the production processes. Compatible solutes are the highly soluble, low-molecular weight organic compounds that make halophilic bacteria versatile in their adaptation to salinity. Halophilic bacteria either take in the solutes from the medium or synthesize them de novo. Compatible solutes include amino acids, carbohydrates or their derivatives, sugars and polyols. In addition to their stabilizing effects, they offer a multitude of physiological and potential biotechnological applications ranging from stabilizers of biomolecules, stress-protective agents to therapeutic agents and cosmetic actives. Exploring the significant applications of compatible solutes could be an attractive proposition towards commercialization. Moreover, it would enlighten the bases of adaptations of moderately halophilic bacteria.Item Hydrological impacts of afforestation - A review of research in India(2014) Venkatesh B.; Nandagiri, Lakshman; Purandara B.K.We review the current status of experimental studies in India to understand the linkages between afforestation and hydrology. This discipline deals with the use and management of water, social awareness of environmental problems, and ecosystem limitations on provision of watershed services by river basins in the mountain regions of India. Our review begins with examination of experimental works in tropical countries and proceeds to discussion of initiatives of Indian research institutes and Government organizations towards establishing experimental watersheds to understand the impacts of land cover changes on hydrologic regimes in the Indian sub-continent. This is followed by the review of the experimental work carried out by various authors to assess the impact of land cover changes on major water balance components such as, runoff, groundwater, evapotranspiration and sediment yield. The spatial scales of these experiments have been limited to small watersheds or field plots. This paper also describes impacts of human interventions (such as plantations of exotic forest species to restore degraded landscapes) on the water balance components in diverse hydro-geo-environmental conditions in the Indian sub-continent. We focus on identifying the research areas which require immediate attention to develop tools to assist planners and policy makers in assessing and managing the water resources in these complex environments. The review is largely based on research results reported during the last 20 to 30 years. © 2014 Northeast Forestry University and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.Item