OCTOBER 19-20, 2012 - YMCA University of Science & Technology

Proceedings of the National Conference on
Trends and Advances in Mechanical Engineering,
YMCA University of Science & Technology, Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 19-20, 2012
something that can be heard by the human ears. But the vibrations that have been generated once, whether heard
or not, produce an immediate effect on the environment. The subtle vibrations apart from the vibrations of the
mass particle also have an effect. Slight meditation makes this clear. The enormous electromagnetic vibrations
being generated for mass tele-communication are also having a detrimental effect. It is well known that the
radiations from a mobile phone or the computer screen are harmful. Similarly the artificial electromagnetic
waves travelling all around in the atmosphere are having a negative effect on the various natural protective and
nourishing phenomenons taking place in the environment and the outer layers of the atmosphere.
The above four reasons together are certainly responsible for the deteriorating environment on the earth. Time is
running out and immediate action is needed. If there is catastrophe in the near future in the form of solar
storms or earthquakes, it will not be because of the Mayan Calendar ending. It will be modern technology
made.
2. Computer Aided Design; Computer aided Manufacturing
The computer aided automatised and fast machines are bringing out better and complicated designs and
beating the traditional lathes in production. Jobs for computer and software engineers have been generated.
Money for the owners has been generated. But all this mass production has thrown out millions of people out of
job the world over. Slums in the overwhelming cities have come up. People have been uprooted from their
villages and with that from their natural and social environment. Let us take some examples. There were
thousands of weavers all over India. They were earning good livelihood before the advent of European
machines. There were thousands of copper and brass utensil makers in towns. Similarly there were the
shoemakers, blacksmiths etc. They have been almost all thrown out of jobs. The tractors used for ploughing the
land have not only spoiled the land but have made the oxen, the farmers jobless. There is another angle to it and
cause of the suicides by the farmers. A wealthy farmer, instead of working for eight hours on land finishes his
task within say two hours. The remaining time is used in gossip, drinking or other non productive activities. This
leads to mental and social problems. So it is a misunderstanding that industrialisation generates economy and
employment. It is for the few and not for the masses. This is the cause of disparity and hence communism and
capitalism have come into existence.
3. Plastics and nano-technology
Plastics have a long life as compared to wood. They do not rust as compared to iron. So, new and better
plastics in various forms are coming to existence. More efficient moulding machines are taking birth. The
problem in plastics is threefold. First the long continuous polymer chains do not have sufficient pores. So air
etc cannot pass with ease. Thus these long artificially created molecules when go along with water or food clog
the pores inside the human body or animal bodies. This is hazardous to health. This concept of non clogging of
arteries, veins and numerous other passages, meant for flow of liquids or air or electromagnetic fields (the
“Prana”), is laid out in Ayurveda (“Vilekhanam”). One need not eat plastic for this. The bear contact of the water
and food items with the containers entraps very minute particles of plastics not visible to normal eyes. Secondly,
plastics are burnt by common man for heat or disposal. The same long polymers are now disposed of into the
atmosphere and clog the respiratory systems. Apart from the long chained molecules, some “Amedhya”
substances are also released. That is clear from the smell from the products of combustion. Thus pollution is
many fold. The third problem is recycling. It is well established that plastic bottles, polythenes bags etc. take lot
of time in getting back to the nature. Rivers and land seems to be strewn all over with plastics and polythene
bags. Visit the villages, visit the cities and visit the rivers. You may not find them in England or America but
visit their land fills.
Similarly nano-technology products, because of non porosity, can be much more harmful to health and
environment. For example, there is a saying that nano socks or pants will never get dirty. But look the poor
man’s feet or legs will certainly be uncomfortable and deteriorate because of no contact with air. Porous
comfortable cotton clothes are needed.
4. The mission to mars and outer space and air travel
Man is curious to land on Mars or explore the outer space. Rocket propulsion is a must to take the pay load out
of the earth’s pull. Thousands of increasing number of planes are flying every day around 12 km high on our
heads. Modern research is to come up with novel techniques that reduce drag and generate extra lift. Still
millions of tons of aviation fuel is being consumed to produce high velocity jets to overcome drag and generate
lift. The problems associated remain the same as discussed before: excessive oxygen consumption; heat and
noise release to the atmosphere.
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