VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Jnana Sangama, Belgaum-590018

A PROJECT PHASE I REPORT (18CSP77) ON

E-waste management using deep learning

Submitted in Partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the VII Semester of the Degree of

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering

By

D VAMSI KRISHNA (1CR20CS050)

REDDY KUSHWANTH (1CR20CS156)

APARNA MOHAN (1CR20CS028)

Under the Guidance of,

Navaneetha M
Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

#132, AECS LAYOUT, IT PARK ROAD, KUNDALAHALLI, BANGALORE-560037

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 CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
#132, AECS LAYOUT, IT PARK ROAD, KUNDALAHALLI, BANGALORE-560037

CERTIFICATE
Certified that the project work entitled “Intelligent task Scheduling for Datacenters” carried out by Mr.
Vamsi Krishna D, USN-1CR20CS050, Mr. Reddy Kushwanth USN-1CR20CS156, Ms. Aparna Mohan
USN-1CR20CS028, Bonafede students of CMR Institute of Technology, in partial fulfillment for the
award of Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering of the Visveswaraya
Technological University, Belgaum during the year 2023-2024. It is certified that all
corrections/suggestions indicated for Internal Assessment have been incorporated in the Report
deposited in the departmental library.

The project report has been approved as it satisfies the academic requirements in respect of Project work
prescribed for the said Degree.

_____________________________ _____________________________
Signature of Guide Signature of HOD
Navaneetha M Dr. Shreekanth Mooroor Prabhu
Associate Professor, Professor & HoD
Dept. of CSE, CMRIT Dept. of CSE, CMRIT
 DECLARATION

We, the students of 7th semester of Computer Science and Engineering, CMR Institute of
Technology, Bangalore declare that the work entitled "Intelligent task Scheduling for Datacenters"
has been successfully completed under the guidance of Prof. Navaneetha M Computer Science
and Engineering Department, CMR Institute of technology, Bangalore. This dissertation work is
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Degree of Bachelor of
Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering during the academic year 2023 - 2024. Further
the matter embodied in the project report has not been submitted previously by anybody for the
award of any degree or diploma to any university.

Place: Bangalore

Date:05/01/2024

Team members:

D VAMSI KRISHNA (1CR20CS050) __________________

REDDY KUSHWANTH (1CR20CS156) __________________

APARNA MOHAN (1CR20CS028) __________________

 ABSTRACT

In response to the pressing demand for automated e-waste sorting, our project strategically
employs a sophisticated Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) image-recognition algorithm.
Recognizing the complexities of e-waste, we have undertaken comprehensive experiments to
optimize the performance of our system. These experiments include the exploration of diverse
image sizes, the implementation of data augmentation techniques such as rotation, and the
incorporation of background removal methodologies. Through these meticulous trials, our
objective is to enhance the training and validation accuracy of the CNN algorithm, ensuring its
effectiveness in accurately classifying and sorting various types of electronic waste. By leveraging
cutting-edge technologies like CNN, we aim to streamline and automate the sorting process,
reducing the burden on manual labor while concurrently contributing to environmental protection
and the well-being of workers involved in e-waste management.

As we advance in the project, the focus remains on creating an efficient system that aligns with
the intricacies of e-waste materials. The significance of our work extends beyond mere automation;
it underscores a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. By
developing a robust e-waste sorting solution, we anticipate not only increasing the accuracy and
speed of the sorting process but also establishing a foundation for improved recycling strategies.
This endeavor stands as a testament to the transformative potential of technological innovation in
addressing critical environmental challenges and advancing the responsible management of
electronic waste.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude and respect to CMR Institute of
Technology, Bengaluru for providing me a platform to pursue my studies and carry out my final
year project
I have a great pleasure in expressing my deep sense of gratitude to Dr. Sanjay Jain,
Principal, CMRIT, Bangalore, for his constant encouragement.
I would like to thank Dr. Shreekanth M. Prabhu, HoD, Department of Computer Science
and Engineering, CMRIT, Bangalore, who has been a constant support and encouragement
throughout the course of this project.
I consider it a privilege and honor to express my sincere gratitude to my guide Prof.
Navaneetha M, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, for the
valuable guidance throughout the tenure of this review.
I also extend my thanks to all the faculty of Computer Science and Engineering who
directly or indirectly encouraged me.
Finally, I would like to thank my parents and friends for all their moral support they have
given me during the completion of this work.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
Certificate ii
Declaration iii
Abstract iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of contents vii
List of Figures vii
List of Tables viii
List of Abbreviations ix
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Relevance of the Project 1
1.2 Problem Statement 2
1.3 Objectives 2
1.4 Scope of the project 2
1.5 Software Engineering Methodology 3
1.6 Tools and Technologies 3
1.7 Chapter Wise Summary 3

2 LITERATURE SURVEY
2.1 Overview 4
2.2 Convolutional Neural Network 4
2.3 Comparison/Inferences 5-6
2.4 Research Gap 6

3 PROBLEM FORMULATION 7-8

4 STATUS AND ROADMAP 9
REFERENCES 10

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 LIST OF FIGURES

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Fig 1.1 waste growth Statistics across the globe 1
Fig 2.1 Set up for segregating waste material 3
Fig 4.1 Schedule for Phase-2 5

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 LIST OF TABLES

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Table 1.1: User Stories 2
Table 2.1: Comparison of various techniques 7

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 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

CNN Convolutional Neural Network

RNN Recurrent Neural networks
ReLU Rectified Linear Unit

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