Author: Vinod Gopinath

Air Pollution, Environmental Engineering

Air Quality Index in Delhi – AQI categories and Causes

Vinod Gopinath

According to the recently released IQAir AirVisual 2020 World Air Quality Report, India is home to 15 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities. Would you believe it if I say that a public emergency was declared in a city after its air quality index plunged to ‘severe plus’ levels of about 530? This happened nowhere other than New Delhi. Read on to find more about the Delhi Air Quality Index and what were the causes of this extreme level of pollution.

Air Pollution, Environmental Engineering

Air Pollution Effects and Causes – A complete overview

Vinod Gopinath

Air pollution is one of our era’s biggest scourges, not only because of the impact it causes on climate change but also because it influences public and individual health due to chronic illness and death. The effects of air pollution range from environmental effects like global warming to even financial and health effects like coma and death.

Air Pollution, Environmental Engineering

Air pollution meteorology and Plume Types

Vinod Gopinath

Air Pollution meteorology deals with the meteorological processes near to the earth’s surface which consist of the impacts of meteorology on air pollutants and the effects of pollutants on meteorology. In this blog, I will show you some important terms related to air pollution meteorology, environmental stability and types of plumes. 

Air Pollution, Environmental Engineering

Air Pollution Causes and effects – A Comprehensive Guide

Vinod Gopinath

Air pollution killed approximately 1.7 million Indians in 2019, according to a report by the interdisciplinary journal Lancet Planetary Health. The causes of air pollution can be natural or man-made. Breathing fresh and pure air has become nearly impossible due to the increased quantity of contaminants in the air.

aggregate, Building Materials

Lightweight Aggregate: Manufacturing, Properties and Types

Vinod Gopinath

Lightweight aggregate is a coarse aggregate used to make lightweight concrete for structural as well as non-structural applications.

Civil engineering, surveying

Chain Surveying – Procedure and advantages.

Vinod Gopinath

Chain surveying is a form of surveying that only takes linear measurements in the field. This is appropriate for surveying small areas with clear details and a relatively flat area. It gets its name from the fact that the chain is the most widely used piece of equipment.

Architectural Finishes, Insulation

Thermal Bridging – Types, causes and effects

Vinod Gopinath

Thermal bridging can have a major impact on a dwelling’s overall thermal efficiency, even in very well-insulated homes. According to recent studies, thermal bridging has been found to be responsible for up to 30% of a home’s heat loss.

green building

Green Roofs- Types, Features and Advantages

Vinod Gopinath

Green roofs or Eco roofs have become the latest design trend in almost all buildings. A green roof, also known as a living roof, is a building’s roof that is covered in vegetation and a growing medium. This is because of its wide variety of benefits ranging from energy conservation to carbon sequestration.

Environmental Engineering

What are E-wastes? | Classification and Recycling

Vinod Gopinath

E-waste or electronic waste is generated when an electronic product reaches the end of its useful life, The rapid advancement of technology, combined with our consumer-driven culture, has resulted in a massive amount of e-waste. Electronic waste refers to devices that have been discarded electrically or electronically.

Civil engineering, Environmental Engineering

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Process and Benefits

Vinod Gopinath

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an indispensable part of any proposed project be it governmental or non-governmental. Environmental Impact Assessment is the method of assessing the possible environmental consequences of a proposed project or development