Numerical simulation and experimental study of suspended particulate matter removal for efficient water recovery and reuse in solid-liquid separation.

In the present study, an empirical investigation was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of a hydrocyclone in separation processes, followed by its implementation within a biogas plant setting. The laboratory phase employed sawdust as a surrogate material to facilitate hydrocyclone testing, while biogas slurry served as the practical material for subsequent experimentation within the biogas plant. The separation efficiency was approximately 50% for particles in the 50-200-micron range.

Comparative assessment of vegetable yield with and without biochar derived from locally sourced apricot shells.

Extreme climatic conditions and isolation from the rest of the world make it extremely challenging and difficult to obtain green vegetables in Kargil during the winters. Application of biochar enhances the productivity of vegetables during the short agricultural season so that the dry vegetable available throughout the winter. This research evaluates the potential use of biochar made from local apricot (Prunus armeniaca) seed shells (ASSBC) as a viable soil enhancer in the agriculturally difficult terrains of Kargil.