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Determination of Dynamic PCU values at the signalized intersection for mixed traffic conditions

Traffic conditions in India and many of the developing countries differ from the western country mainly in the composition and lane discipline. Under such conditions, vehicles widely varying in their size, accelerating abilities, and performance capabilities are to share same lanes of the road, which is highly heterogeneous in nature. Especially at signalized intersections. Hence, Passenger Car Unit (PCU) values of several vehicles do not remain static. Recent research works show that the PCU of any type of vehicle can be different at different traffic composition and volume level which points towards the importance of the concept of dynamic PCU. Different methods are used for estimation of PCU by some researchers on signalised intersection under mixed traffic conditions. Objective of the present study is to estimate dynamic PCU values of different vehicle categories at signalised intersection under mixed traffic conditions by Area Occupancy Method. Effect of traffic characteristics on the dynamic PCU value is also analysed. With the use of estimated dynamic PCU by Area occupancy method, mathematical model is developed for estimation of dynamic PCU using regression technique. From the study it was observed that with the increase in vehicle composition dynamic PCU value also increased and the increase in lane width, dynamic PCU value of two wheelers decreased. The lane width and dynamic PCU values of two wheelers is found to have a negative correlation. Mathematical model was developed for the estimation of dynamic PCU of various categories of vehicles using regression by in cooperating the effect of traffic composition and lane width and cycle time.

Published by: Safna Salam, Ayesha Shiraz, Muhammed Asifsha, Suhail A. Shahul, Shifana U. N.

Author: Safna Salam

Paper ID: V7I4-1250

Paper Status: published

Published: July 12, 2021

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Analyzing the energy performance of a building and retrofit it into a net energy efficiency building in a warm humid climate

The economic development of a country is closely linked to its energy consumption. Currently, India is ranked 6th in total energy consumption it still needs more energy to keep the pace in control with its future development. At present changes have made to make building more energy efficient keeping the usage of buildings energy consumption in mind The main objective of this thesis is to obtain a clear understanding of the usage of building energy consumption and To study the economic benefits and advantages of an NZE office building in hot and Humid climate and reduce the carbon footprint in future where the energy demands are increasing day by day and to achieve it in a low cost. It is done through evaluating the building performance and energy usage (EUI) by modeling and stimulation by analyzing energy use index, various optimistic design solutions,s and life cycle cost. The study also deals with finding solutions that reflect current trends achieved towards making building more intelligent, self-sustained, and more sustainable.

Published by: Hamilton Shaju, Vidhya Naveen

Author: Hamilton Shaju

Paper ID: V7I4-1240

Paper Status: published

Published: July 12, 2021

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Solake – An innovative solution for the sustainable revival of lakes tied together with solar renewable energy generation

This project analyses how lakes and water bodies in the country, specifically in the cities, are in a state of disrepair and increasingly becoming extinct. Since lakes and water bodies have a very important role to play in maintaining the groundwater level and providing open spaces for the community, many attempts have been made to revive them, but they have not sustained because of their humongous costs to revive (build) and survive (maintain). This project attempts to provide an environmentally sustainable and economically viable approach to revive lakes and at the same time generating renewable solar energy to self-sustain its ecosystem & generating income by selling extra power produced to Govt. This project is a collaborative effort to bring together technologies and techniques from solar power plant design and implementation, revival and rejuvenation of water bodies, wastewater treatment, and groundwater recharging, and econometric modeling to establish a financially feasible self-sustaining model for the revival of lakes and urban water bodies.

Published by: Malank Goel

Author: Malank Goel

Paper ID: V7I4-1225

Paper Status: published

Published: July 12, 2021

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Survey Report

Need for an Integrated Platform to Bridge the Gaps in Communication of Students & Faculties, at an Intra-College Level – A Survey Analysis

Being part of the scenario, we have faced and observed various challenges in the context of having a communication gap due to accessibility issues. In order to analyze the severity and minimize these gaps of accessibility in between the professional relationship of faculties and students outside the classroom, we have conducted a survey. This paper will present the review's analysis from the survey, in order to understand the need for an integrated platform. A platform that could be responsibly designed in order to shrink this void. It will conclude with the scope of an integrated platform that can be used to facilitate the needs of them both simultaneously.

Published by: Akshat Mukhriya, Deep Singh, Achintya Jaiswal, Abhishek Saini

Author: Akshat Mukhriya

Paper ID: V7I4-1278

Paper Status: published

Published: July 9, 2021

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Arduino based oxygen generation

An Oxygen Generator is developed to interface with Home air Conditioner that serves for Home element medical aid & it's managed by a Microcontroller that is connected to water from finish to finish that users can watch and control the entire system. Oxygen levels are to be maintained as per OSHA‐cited acceptable levels. For generating oxygen we are using the Pressure Swing Adsorption Technique with two‐bed molecular sieve columns with Elite filled inside in it which acts as a Filtering component of Nitrogen. When a hassled air is passed through the Elite it filters out Nitrogen ﴾due to its chemical nature Nitrogen molecules gets trapped inside its pores﴿ and allows the rest of the Air workings to pass through it so that we can get oxygen‐enriched air at the outlet and it is given to home

Published by: S. Ganesh, E. Manikanta, Amal Jyothi, B. Venu Reddy Kumar, Dr. V. Sekhar

Author: S. Ganesh

Paper ID: V7I4-1246

Paper Status: published

Published: July 9, 2021

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Reimagine workspace for better productivity during WFH

COVID-19 has brought a significant change in work culture, many skilled workers lost their jobs while those who could survive had to struggle inculcating cognitive & leadership skills which would make them eligible to stand still in the corporate world. Before COVID-19, workplace and rest place was different and each space was enjoyed to the fullest by the people. This segregation between the workplace and the habitable place was much needed but this pandemic coined these two places into one. This pandemic led corporate organizations to allow employees to work from home. The shift of work culture is seen during this pandemic. Social distancing and isolation are mainly observed which led employees to work remotely. Disturbances at home affected work productivity which ultimately resulted in depression and mental illness among the working-age group. Before covid-19 people had a social life, change of environment helped people stay active and have a healthy life. Sudden isolation leads people to suffer psychological disorders as a whole day is spent indoors. A habitable space where people reside plays a significant role in maintaining mental & physical well-being, which includes soothing color scheme, aesthetically appealing interiors, the amount of sunlight the comes in, etc. furthermore design of the workplace at home plays a vital role in provoking creativity and helps employees function effectively with higher productivity. This research paper aims to focus on designing a workplace at home for better productivity of an employee while emphasizing reimagining, developing, and coming up with solutions to cater to the depression and thus uplifting and boosting the creativity with the help of specific materials.

Published by: Vineet Vijay Bodhe

Author: Vineet Vijay Bodhe

Paper ID: V7I4-1232

Paper Status: published

Published: July 8, 2021

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