Description : The rate of accumulation of sludge per person per year, is A. 10 litres B. 15 litres C. 20 litres D. 25 litres
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : The digested sludge from septic tanks, is removed after a maximum period of A. 3 years B. 3.5 years C. 4 years D. 5 years
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : For treating the sewage of a large city, you will recommend A. A sedimentation tank and an activated sludge treatment plant B. A plant consisting of Imhoff tanks with low rate trickling filters C. Sedimentation tanks with high rate trickling filters D. None of these
Description : The normal values of over flow rates for secondary sedimentation tanks, ranges between A. 25,000 to 35,000 litres/sqm/day B. 40,000 to 50,000 litres/sqm/day C. 50,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day D. 80,000 to 10,000 litres/sqm/day
Description : The normal value of over flow rates for plain primary sedimentation tanks, ranges between A. 25,000 to 35,000 litres/sqm/day B. 40,000 to 50,000 litres/sqm/day C. 50,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day D. 80,000 to 100,000 litres/sqm/day
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : The normal values of over flow rates for sedimentation tanks using coagulant, ranges between A. 25,000 to 35,000 litres/sqm/day B. 40,000 to 50,000 litres/sqm/day C. 50,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day D. 80,000 to 100,000 litres/sqm/day
Description : Q No: 251 In a sludge digestion tank if the moisture content of sludge V1 litres is reduced from p1 % to p2 % the volume V2 is A. [(100 + P1)/(100 – P2)] V1 B. [(100 – P1)/(100 + P2)] V1 C. [(100 – P1)/(100 – P2)] V1 D. [(100 + P2)/(100 – P1)] V1
Description : Skimming tanks are A. Used to remove the grease and oil B. Those from which sludge is skimmed out C. Tanks provided with self- cleansing screens D. Improved version of grit chambers
Description : The sewage treatment units in which anaerobic decomposition of organic matter is used, are called A. Imhoff tanks B. Trickling filters C. Sludge sedimentation tanks D. None of these
Description : In septic tanks, decomposition of organic bacteria, is done by A. Anaerobic bacteria B. Aerobic bacteria C. Both types of bacterias D. None of these
Description : The sewage treatment in septic tanks is due to A. Anaerobic decomposition B. Aerobic decomposition C. Parasitic decomposition D. None of these
Description : The clarigesters are A. Circular septic tanks B. Rectangular septic tanks C. Circular Imhoff double tanks with bottom hoppers D. Circular Imhoff double storey tanks without bottom hoppers
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Assertion A.: A free board of 0.3 m is provided above the top sewage line in septic tanks. Reason (R): It helps to accommodate the scum in the septic tank. A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct ... is not a correct explanation of A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true
Description : Antisyphonage pipe is fitted A. At the end of septic tanks B. On manholes C. With a W.C. trap D. At the beginning of sewer line
Description : The bottom of the sewage inlet chamber of septic tanks, is provided an outward slope A. 1 in 5 B. 1 in 10 C. 1 in 15 D. 1 in 20
Description : In septic tanks, A. Free board of 0.3 m may be provided B. The baffles or tees are extended up to top level of scum C. The clear space between the baffle top and covering slab is about 7.5 cm D. All the above
Description : Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong? A. A gap of 7.5 cm between the bottom of the covering slab and the top level of scum is provided B. The outlet invert level is kept ... . The minimum width of septic level is 90 cm D. The depth of tank is kept equal to its width
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: A. Septic tanks are horizontal continuous flow type of sedimentation tanks B. Septic tanks are generally provided a detention period of 12 to 36 hours C ... covered and high vent shafts are provided for the escape of foul gases D. None of these
Description : The dimensions of a rectangular settling tank are: length 24 m, width 6 m and depth 3 m. If 2 hour detention period for tanks is recommended, the rate of flow of sewage per hour, is A. 204 cu.m B. 208 cu.m C. 212 cu.m D. 216 cu.m
Description : The moisture content of sludge is reduced from 90% to 80% in a sludge digestion tank. The percentage decrease in the volume of sludge, is A. 25 % B. 50 % C. 10 % D. 5 %
Description : In normal conditions, the period for sludge digestion, is A. 10 days B. 20 days C. 30 days D. 60 days
Description : 11. Acid regression stage of sludge digestion at a temperature 21°C extends over a period of A. 15 days B. 30 days C. 60 days D. 90 days
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Rate of digestion of sludge is more at higher temperature B. Thermophilic organisms digest the sludge if the temperature ranges from 40° to 60°C C. Mesophilic organisms digest the sludge if the temperature is between 25° and 40°C D. All the above
Description : The flow velocity in detritus tanks is A. 0.05 m/sec B. 0.09 m/sec C. 1.25 m/sec D. None of these
Description : In case of Imhoff tanks, A. The shape is rectangular B. Detention period is 2 hours C. The velocity of flow is restricted to 0.30 m/minute D. All the above
Description : Rate of flow of sewage is generally assumed A. More than the rate of water supply B. Equal to the rate of water supply C. Less than the rate of water supply D. At 150 litres per capita
Description : For design purposes, the normal rate of infiltration of ground water into the sewer, is A. 500 litres/km/cm B. 1000 litres/km/cm C. 1500 litres/km/cm D. 2000 litres/km/cm
Description : The detention time (t) of a settling tank, may be defined as the time required for A. A particle to travel along its length B. A particle to travel from top surface to bottom sludge zone C. The flow of sewage to fill the tank D. None of these
Description : The first stage of neutral process of sludge digestion, is A. Acid fermentation B. Acid regression C. Alkaline fermentation D. None of these
Description : Sludge banks are formed if sewage is disposed of in A. Rivers B. Seas C. Lakes D. None of these
Description : pH value of sludge during alkaline regression stage, is A. More than 7 B. Less than 7 C. Less than 6 D. More than 6
Description : In the activated sludge process A. Aeration is continued till stability B. Aeration is done with an admixture of previously aerated sludge C. Sludge is activated by constant stirring D. Water is removed by centrifugal action
Description : In a sludge tank, the gas mainly produced, is A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Hydrogen D. Carbon dioxide
Description : The sludge does not contain waste water from A. Bath rooms B. Wash basins C. Kitchen sinks D. Toilets
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: A. The process of decomposing the organic matter under controlled anaerobic conditions, is called sludge digestion B. Sludge digestion is carried ... contain 75% carbon dioxide D. The gases produced in sludge digestion process, contain 75% methane
Description : For a grit chamber, if the recommended velocity of flow is 0.2 m/sec and detention period is 2 minutes, the length of the tank, is A. 16 m B. 20 m C. 24 m D. 30 m
Description : The settling velocity of the particles larger than 0.06 mm in a settling tank of depth 2.4 is 0.33 m per sec. The detention period recommended for the tank, is A. 30 minutes B. 1 hour C. 1 hour and 30 minutes D. 2 hours
Description : Q No: 271 Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Turbidity is more in strong sewage B. The black colour indicates septic sewage C. The sewage omits offensive odours after four hours D. All the above
Description : The effluent of a septic tank is A. Fit for discharge into any open drain B. Foul and contains dissolved and suspended solids C. As good as that from a complete treatment D. None of these
Description : Self-cleansing velocity is A. Velocity at dry weather flow B. Velocity of water at flushing C. Velocity at which no accumulation remains in the drains D. Velocity of water in a pressure filter
Description : The sewage discharge in a detritus tank of a treatment plant is 576 litres/sec with flow velocity of 0.2 m/sec. If the ratio of width to depth is 2, the depth is A. 100 cm B. 110 cm C. 120 cm D. 150 cm
Description : If the grit in grit chambers is 4.5 million litres per day, its cleaning is done A. Manually B. Mechanically C. Hydraulically D. Electrically
Description : The density of population over 40 hectares is 250/hectare. If water supply demand per day is 200 litres and sewage discharge is 80% of water supply, the sewage flow in sewers of separate system, is A. 0.05552 cumec B. 0.05554 cumec C. 0.05556 cumec D. 0.0556 cumec
Description : In detritus tanks, A. Flow velocity is kept 0.09 m/sec B. Detention period is kept 3 to 4 minutes C. Organic and inorganic materials are separated D. All the above
Description : The maximum depth of sedimentation tanks, is kept A. 3 m B. 3.5 m C. 4 m D. 4.5 m
Description : The detention period for plain sedimentation water tanks, is usually A. 4 to 8 hours B. 8 to 16 hours C. 16 to 24 hours D. 24 to 36 hours
Description : During preliminary treatment of a sewage A. Oil and grease are removed from skimming tanks B. Floating materials are removed by screening C. Girt and sand are removed by girt chambers D. All the above
Description : For a continuous flow type of sedimentation tanks A. Width of the tank is normally kept about 6 m B. Length of the tank is normally kept 4 to 5 times the width C. Maximum horizontal flow velocity is limited to 0.3 m/minute D. All the above
Description : The recommended detention period for grit chambers is A. 1 minute B. 2 minutes C. 3 minutes D. 5 minutes
Description : The minimum recommended diameter of sewers, is A. 5 cm B. 10 cm C. 15 cm D. 20 cm