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Advantages of lining
Reduction in seepage losses: The seepage losses are substantially reduced by providing lining. Thus water saved can be used to irrigate more area in the command. Reduction in water logging:…
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Purpose of bulldozer
Purpose of bulldozer: A bulldozer is very useful equipment and can be used on the construction work for the following purpose To clear the site of work To make the…
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How the rainwater is collected for direct use
The rainwater collection for direct use is practised by collection the water coming down from the roof into a storage tank of plastic, R.C.C. or masonry. The tank can be…
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Watershed management
The watershed management can be defined as. It is the management of the surface runoff either by tapping the surface water on the surface or [land] by allowing the surface…
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Useful heat value
The gradation of non-coking coal is based on useful heat value (UHV). The classifications are divided into seven grades from A-G. UHV is expressed in kcal/kg. UHV of grade –A…
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What is bio-diesel?
Biodiesel is non-petroleum diesel fuel consisting of monoalkyl (methyl, ethyl or propels) esters of long-chain alkyl esters, made by trans – etherification of vegetable oil or animal fat (tallow), which…
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Difference between proximate analysis and ultimate analysis
The distinction between proximate and ultimate analysis of coal are as follows : Proximate analysis Ultimate analysis Proximate analysis of coal is an assay of the quantity of the coal.…
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What is the role of canals?
A canal is an excavated path or a trench through which the from the reservoir flows to the cultivated lands by gravity. While fixing the alignment of the canal, it…
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What is meant by spillway?
Spillway The spillway is a masonry overflow portion for every dam. The top of the spillway, known as a crest, is at F.R.L. [full reservoir level-water in the reservoir is…
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What do you mean liming of canals
Lining of canals Lining means providing a thin covering of 2.5 to 15 cm. thickness to the bed and sides of the canal. The material used for lining are bricks,…