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This paper outlines three key processes: 3D modeling based on the technical records, data mapping to objects in the Building Information Modelling (BIM) model, and data extraction from the model. Access to energy is a critical concern on the modern society, but equally important of how the energy is obtained. The methods used should be efficient enough to minimize adverse environmental impact, which holds significant importance in today-s energy production landscape. In the case of non-load-bearing subsoil, high s...

If a few years ago climate change was a new and fanciful concept and not everyone was aware of its entire action range, today we are witnessing increasingly pronounced climate change. At the European Union level are many political initiatives in order to mitigate the climate change so the next generations to have the same changes to a good environment. All the efforts must be put into shifting the development to a more sustainable one. There are different drivers that interfere with the climate. Among energy, tran...

Every day, human activities generate large amounts of solid waste. To ensure the quality of the environment, waste must be further treated to prevent it from accumulation in landfills. In the case of materials that cannot be recycled or reused, such as municipal solid waste, burning in waste incineration plants to generate heat or electricity appears to be the appropriate solution of such waste disposal. However, combustion processes generate residues, such as bottom or fly ash, which must be stored. Fly ash gener...

The presented paper focuses the issue of finding new sources of phosphorus fertilizers to be used in conventional agriculture. Various types of pellets for heating purposes were tested. Based on the determination of phosphorus (P) content in ash obtained from the combustion of pellets produced from plant waste generated during the production of seed materials, it was found out that getting P from this ash is more effective than getting P from the ash of wooden pellets that are commonly used as fuel in households. ...

Due to the increase of global concerns over environmental degradation, the search for sustainable energy sources has led to increased utilization of renewable fuels such as biogas and biodiesel. Despite their advantages in terms of sustainability, challenges persist in their efficient utilization. An easy method to approach these challenges is addressing the characteristics of flames produced during these fuels- combustion. This study aims to address these challenges by developing a MATLAB-based flame analysis too...

In this research, we studied wines from eleven wine regions of Romania (Stefanesti, Dragasani, Dealul Mare, Minis, Blaj, Babadag, Focsani, Tarnave, Silagiu, Iasi, Cotnari), but also for two years of different production (2019 and 2021), to observe their chemometric profile according to the geographical origin. The chemical composition was determined for 40 white wines and 34 red wines. The studied chemical parameters were alcohol concentration, wine density, total acidity, free and total sulfur dioxide, non-reduci...

Solar energy, as one of the types of green energy, is widely studied by researchers from different regions of the world. Practice shows that the generation of clean energy at solar power plants (SPP) is not always constant, and depends on some external factors, for instance, weather conditions, emergency disturbances, etc. Parallel operation of the solar power plant and the grid eliminates some problems, in particular, fluctuations in the frequency of current due to a shortage/excess of electricity, as well as the...

This study presents a theoretical and experimental investigation of three distinct surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor configurations, evaluating their sensitivity and practical applications. The first configuration utilizes a commercially available SPR sensor, employing a coupling prism integrated with a thin gold layer in the well-established Kretschmann-Raether configuration for SPR excitation. The second configuration features an advanced design, incorporating a coupling prism combined with an optical multi...

Modern industrial production of paraffin and other hydrocarbon-based products, such as mineral oils or waxes, is extremely closely related to the process of raw material purification. One of the key stages of this process is paraffin filtration, which aims to remove impurities and undesirable substances that may affect the quality and properties of the final product. Filter earth plays an irreplaceable role in the paraffin filtration process. The paper presents the main aspects related to soil for paraffin filtrat...

Gray cast iron is still the most used material for the production of castings. It can be made in several ways, but the most efficient and economical way to make gray cast iron is in a cupola furnace. A by-product in its production is slag, which arises from impurities that may be present in the charge, from coke, which is used as fuel for the cupola furnace and part of it also passes into the slag, from the lining of the cupola furnace as well as from oxides formed during of the smelting process, sulfides and phos...

The article describes commonly used imaging techniques for monitoring solar farms using drones, highlighting the advantages of each method and the benefits of precise flight path planning. Thermal imaging is discussed for its ability to detect temperature variations and identify potential issues like cell degradation and electrical failures without physical inspection. High-resolution imaging provides detailed visual inspections to identify physical damages, dirt accumulation, and shading issues, enhancing mainten...

Since the prehistoric times, humans have been exploiting the immediate environment for various purposes, from the adaptation of caves for shelter to the subsequent transformation of the landscape for their own needs and this continues to the present day. The bio-inspiration movement in architecture, including bionic, biomorphic, and biomimetic architecture, is linked to the dynamic technological development initiated by the Industrial Revolution and later by the Digital Revolution. Each of these has influenced the...

Livestock barns are integral to modern agriculture, providing essential environments for raising animals. The air quality in these barns directly impacts livestock health, quality of production and environmental sustainability. Trends in key metrics such as gas concentrations, particulate matter levels, humidity content, and temperature can influence the overall health of livestock, barn operations, and broader ecological factors. Understanding these trends and their interrelationships is crucial for managing barn...

The negative results of irrational human activity have been visible throughout the last decades in the environment. Air, water, and land pollution are significant variables of this equation and have a major share in climate change. To obtain control of the situation, Europe tried to take action by presenting new environmentally friendly plans, such as -The Green Deal Industrial Plan- or -Recovery Plan for Europe-. One of the greatest aims of our century is the transition to a Circular Economy and the abandonment o...

The discharge emanating from a municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is a contributing factor to the pollution load within the adjacent natural water body. Generally, effluent constraints can be upheld during periods of dry weather. Nonetheless, instances of surpassing these limitations are common during storm events due to the substantial surge in inflow. The retention of incoming stormwater presents an opportunity to mitigate both quantitative and qualitative concerns. However, the spatial and financial pr...

The main goal of this work is to present the SpinLoop Rotational Accelerator project as a preliminary module for accelerating space rockets destined for low Earth orbit. By uti-lizing magnetic levitation technology, which is also used in modern high-speed rail sys-tems (including the thriving Hyperloop technology), it will be possible to design a device that imparts high velocity to the rocket immediately upon launch. This would reduce the amount of fuel the spacecraft would need, thereby decreasing its dimensions...

Hydrogen combustion is presented as a potential solution to cover the heat demand with renewable energies. However, current technologies do not allow the combustion of pure hydrogen and it must often be mixed with fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide (CO2) has proven to be useful for stabilizing hydrogen combustion, as has methane (CH4). Therefore, this research proposes the use of biogas as a stabilizer of pure hydrogen combustion. For this purpose, experimental tests were carried out, burning a lean biogas (BG 50% CH4) ...

The health, richness, and variety of microbial life in soil represent basic indicators for the evaluation and surveillance of forest ecosystem vitality. The vital role these microorganisms occupy in forest ecosystems underscores the necessity to in-depth assess and monitor their populations within soil habitats. Aiming to deepen our comprehension of microbial communities across different soils and soils horizons, we conducted an investigation of 22 soil profiles situated within the territory of Vitosha Nature Park...

Understanding the principles of self-thinning forest ecosystems is essential for taking modern management techniques into practice. The spatial distribution of the surviving trees in a stand is influenced by a variety of factors, including tree mortality. In young forests, competition has a major role in determining spatial mortality; in older forests, random changes in the environment have a major role. The dynamics of the number of living and dead trees in the forests of central Lithuania will be addressed in th...

In urban environments, human health is increasingly affected by air quality, particularly air pollution with particulate matter (PM), which contains various toxic chemical elements. Car traffic is one of the main sources of air pollution in urban areas, which not only raises dust from roadways but also emits micro particles from diesel engines and tire wear containing heavy metals. The aim of the study is to evaluate the ability of the lichen species Xanthoria parietina, commonly found in Latvia, to biomonitor and...

The process of burning alternative materials such as refused derived fuels is an important topic in current scientific research and industry. Emissions and particulate matters are formatted during the combustion of refused derived fuels (RDF) and it is important to identify the ways of their reduction. This manuscript analyses the influence of factors such as fuel fraction and fuel moisture on particulate matter (PM) concentrations. The findings can assist to better understand the impact of individual factors on a...

Presence of coastal structures usually causes significant impacts to adjacent shores, especially when they are composed of sand. Many times, these impacts are associated with inappropriate design due to inadequate consideration of hydromorphological processes and system interactions. As a result, excessive erosion and/or deposition of sediment is observed, which implies costly, and in some cases, continuous maintenance. The study presents an assessment and gives explanation of significant changes in the morphology...

Air pollution is a major problem related to human health and the protection and quality of the environment. Increasingly emphasis is placed on the problems associated with fine dust particles, without paying enough attention to the potential problems associated with the increase of microorganisms in the ground air layer. The present pilot study aims to establish the dynamics in the number of microorganisms at different height in the ground air. Six hot spots and six green zones were analyzed at a distance from the...

This paper is a review of the potential of olive pomace, a by-product of the olive sector, as a precursor for the production of biochar. In general, it presents a panorama of this sector, which is so important worldwide and particularly in the Mediterranean region, the largest olive and olive oil producing area in the world, representing 90% of global production. We also address the problem of the large amount of waste (around 15 million tons/year), in the form of pomace, generated by this olive oil production ind...

Construction technologies are among the most critical in terms of negative impact on the environment. Burnt binders, primarily cement and air-lime, emit significant volumes of carbon dioxide and man-made heat. At the same time, a large amount of hydrocarbon fuel is also consumed for their firing. Therefore, to achieve sustainable development goals, the development of alternative binder formulations or innovative ways to produce traditional binders with low carbon emissions is necessary. The synthesis of low-carbon...

The research aims to examine the pace of growth of lodgepole pine, the amount of damage caused by biungulates and the quality of trunks for lodgepole pine provenances growing in the western part of Latvia in the areas around Ugale and Kuldiga, identifying the most damage-resistant and promising provenances for cultivation in Latvia. In Latvia, foresters and plant breeders have been working for years to increase the quality and productivity of local tree species, while assessing various forest stand management patt...

Snow cover is an indicator of the fluctuating climate, resulting from the change in the regime of winter precipitations and air temperatures. Our previous studies have revealed significant decreasing of the seasonal snow cover maxima and the precipitation amounts in the highest mountainous regions of Bulgaria, which is however not so strong at lower altitudes. Current research summarizes our last findings about one other characteristic of the snow cover - its duration. This is presented as annual number of days wi...

Renewable energy technologies are becoming increasingly important with the world's growing energy needs and environmental deterioration. In this context, thermoelectric materials capable of converting waste heat directly into electric power are at the forefront of extensive studies. The layered cobaltites have great potential for use in thermoelectric generators due to their environmental friendliness, good thermal and chemical stability, and relatively low cost of raw materials. Improving the thermoelectric prope...

In this paper, there are presented the characteristics of reinforced concrete structures that are subjected to a corrosive environment. These structures allow for the appearance and opening of short-term and long-term cracks within certain limits during operation, as well as the variation in the moisture of the concrete depending on the ambient humidity. The basic nature of the concrete allows it to react with acids, while its increased porosity enables the absorption of liquids and gases, including aggressive one...

Trichoderma harzianum is a well-known biocontrol agent with growing interest as a multifunctional bioinoculant due to its diverse metabolic capabilities. Despite its promising potential, the transition from laboratory-scale cultivation to industrial-scale production still presents challenges, particularly in optimizing biomass and spore yield at low cost. This study focused on testing a new medium for spore/mycelium production of T. harzianum integrating traditional growth media with gazpacho, a tomato-based by-pr...

Phytoremediation technology is environmentally friendly and inexpensive to clean soils of harmful toxins. The study aims to introduce phytoremediation of arsenic in the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti regions to restore soil fertility. For this study, three plants, Amaranthus gangeticus, Chenopodium album and Helianthus annuus, were selected for the accumulation and translocation of Arsenic from the contaminated soil. The seeds of selected plants were treated with the bioactivator Biorag to increase the plant's ...

Sustainable aviation fuels represent the most viable near-term option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector, as they can be deployed within existing aircraft and fuel infrastructure. Despite significant advances in microbial metabolic engineering, the contribution of biological platforms to aviation fuel supply remains marginal, indicating persistent limitations that extend beyond laboratory-scale performance. This review provides a critical analysis of microbial systems proposed for susta...

India generates over 500 million tonnes of agricultural waste annually, much of which is lignocellulosic biomass rich in silica, calcium, potassium, and carbon elements, which are favourable for catalytic applications. This study highlights the valorisation of abundant agro-wastes such as rice husk (up to 20% silica), coconut shell (74%-78% fixed carbon), sugarcane bagasse (45%-55% cellulose), and tamarind seed (rich in polysaccharides and carbon), as cost-effective and sustainable catalysts. Various preparation t...