Description : Why does Stoke's Law (sedimentation) not work for measuring sand-size fractions?
Last Answer : Your question and details don't exactly jibe: Are you specifically asking about sand or sand-size fractions (which could be nearly anything)? Also, while sand crystals are not typically spherical, ... used up the final dregs of what he eked out Fluid Mechanics & Dynamics class back in school.
Description : Why sedimentation tanks help to remove solid wastes in the treatment of waste water?
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Description : How the particle theory of matter to explain how sedimentation tanks help to remove solid wastes?
Description : Why Filtration is a better method than simple sedimentation and decantation?
Last Answer : Filtration can remove solid particles as small as 1 micron.Simply decanting, or allowing solids to settle - will not removethe smallest particles.
Description : How does sedimentation tanks help to remove soid wastes in the treatment of waste water?
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Description : The immunoglobulin having highest sedimentation coefficient is (A) Ig G (B) Ig A (C) Ig M (D) Ig D
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Camphor can easily be purified by the process of (a) Sublimation (b) Distillation (c) Crystallisation (d) Sedimentation
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : A process of very slow regulated cooling is known as (a) Quenching (b) Sedimentation (c) Annealing (d) Diffusion
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Iron filings can be separated from a heterogenous mixture using the technique of (1) Sublimation (2) Magnetization (3) Sedimentation (4) Evaporation
Last Answer : (2) Magnetization Explanation: The method of separation using magnets is used when one of the components is magnetic. So the heterogeneous mixture of iron filings and some other material (such as sulphur ... by using magnets. Similarly, a mixture of sand and iron filings can be separated by magnet.
Description : Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by - (1) Filtration (2) Sublimation (3) Distillation (4) Sedimentation
Last Answer : (2) Sublimation Explanation: Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by Sublimation. Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas phase, without passing through the intermediate liquid phase.
Description : Rcmoval of carbon particles from air involves the principle of – (1) Precipitation (2) FiIteration (3) Electrophoresis (4) Sedimentation
Last Answer : (3) Electrophoresis Explanation: Carbon particles in air are colloidal in nature and carry negative charge. The removal of carbon parities from air involves the principle of electrophoresis. Carbon particles get ... losing their charge and, thus, the air which finally comes out is free from them.
Description : Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by – (1) sedimentation (2) filtration (3) sublimation (4) distillation
Last Answer : (3) sublimation Explanation: Iodine is well known to sublime (change from solid to gas without becoming liquid in between) when heated. However sodium chloride has a melting point much higher ... by using a sublimation apparatus, with solid iodine collected by condensation on a cold surface.
Description : The function of sedimentation tank in sewage treatment is to: (1) Disinfect the sewage (2) Remove water content (3) Aerate the sewage (4) Remove suspended solids
Last Answer : (4) Remove suspended solids Explanation: The function of sedimentation tank in the sewage treatment is to remove suspended solids.
Description : The process of removing calcium and magnesium from hard water is known as – (1) Sedimentation (2) Filtration (3) Flocculation (4) Water softening
Last Answer : (4) Water softening Explanation: Water softening is the reduction of the concentration of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. Hardness ions dissolved in water can cause a ... use depend on an ion-exchange resin in which hardness ions are exchanged for sodium ions.
Description : Removal of carbon particles from air involves the principle of - (1) Precipitation (2) Filteration (3) Electrophoresis (4) Sedimentation
Last Answer : (3) Electrophoresis Explanation: Electrophoresis is the process of separating certain large molecules so they can be examined more easily.
Description : Before discharging the foul sewage into rivers, it is generally treated by A. Screening B. Sedimentation C. Oxidation D. All the above
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : In primary sedimentation, the 0.2 mm inorganic solids get separated if specific gravity is A. 2.25 B. 2.50 C. 2.55 D. 2.65
Description : The ratio of design discharge to the surface area of a sedimentation tank is called A. Surface loading B. Overflow rate C. Overflow velocity D. All of these
Description : The settlement of a particle in sedimentation tank, is affected by A. Velocity of flow B. Viscosity of water C. Size and shape of solid D. All the above
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
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : The maximum depth of sedimentation tanks, is kept A. 3 m B. 3.5 m C. 4 m D. 4.5 m
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 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 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 : In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, depth D) the settling velocity of a particle for a discharge Q, is A. Q/(B × D) B. Q/(L × D) C. Q/L D. Q/(B × L)
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 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 : 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
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : The discharge per unit plan area of a sedimentation tank, is generally called A. Over flow rate B. Surface loading C. Over flow velocity 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 : Gravity settling process is not involved in the working of a (A) Hydrocyclone (B) Classifier (C) Dorr-thickener (D) Sedimentation tank
Last Answer : (A) Hydrocyclone
Description : Sedimentation on commercial scale occurs in (A) Classifiers (B) Thickeners (C) Rotary drum filters (D) Cyclones
Last Answer : (C) Rotary drum filters
Description : Sizing of very fine particles of the order of 5 to 10 microns is done by elutriation, which is a __________ operation. (A) Clarification (B) Sedimentation (C) Flocculation (D) Classification
Last Answer : (D) Classification
Description : Solid particles separation based on the difference in their flow velocities through fluids is termed as the (A) Clarification (B) Classification (C) Elutriation (D) Sedimentation
Last Answer : (B) Classification
Description : If a force greater than that of gravity is used to separate solids & fluidsof different densities, the process is termed as the (A) Sedimentation (B) Flocculation (C) Dispersion (D) Centrifugation
Last Answer : (D) Centrifugation
Description : Separation of a suspension or slurry into a supernatant clear liquid (free from particles) and a thick sludge containing a high concentration of solid is called (A) Classification (B) Sedimentation (C) Clarification (D) Decantation
Last Answer : (B) Sedimentation
Description : The process by which fine solids is removed from liquids is termed as (A) Decantation (B) Flocculation (C) Sedimentation (D) Classification
Last Answer : (C) Sedimentation
Description : The process opposite to 'dispersion' is termed as the (A) Flocculation (B) Sedimentation (C) Filtration (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Flocculation
Description : Which of the following is a batch sedimentation equipment? (A) Dust catcher (B) Filter thickener (C) Dry cyclone separator (D) Rotary sprayer scrubber
Last Answer : (B) Filter thickener
Description : Separation of solid suspended in liquid into a supernatant clear liquid and a denser slurry employs a process termed as the (A) Coagulation (B) Flocculation (C) Sedimentation (D) Clarification
Description : Dorr thickener is an equipment used for (A) Classification (B) Sedimentation (C) Clarification (D) Leaching
Description : The following findings are normal in pregnancy: a. elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) b. raised serum urea c. raised serum creatinine d. elevated white blood cell count
Last Answer : elevated white blood cell count
Description : The process of judicious removal of parts like leaf, flower, fruits etc. to obtain good and qualitative yield is called? a. Training b. Pruning c. Fustigation d. Sedimentation e. None of these
Last Answer : b. Pruning
Last Answer : D
Description : What is true about ribosomes? (a) The prokaryotic ribosomes are 80S, where “S” stands for sedimentation coefficient. (b) These are composed of ribonucleic acid and proteins. (c) These are found only in eukaryotic cells. (d) These are self-splicing introns of some RNAs
Last Answer : (b) These are composed of ribonucleic acid and proteins.
Description : In water treatment, alum [Al2 (SO4 )3 ] is used for the process of (A) Filtration (B) Coagulation (C) Sedimentation (D) Disinfection
Last Answer : (B) Coagulation
Description : Coal washing waste water containing about 3% suspended solids (comprising of clay, slate, stone etc.) is treated for solid particles removal (A) By chemical coagulation (B) In sedimentation tanks equipped with mechanical scrapper (C) In vacuum filter (D) In clarifiers
Last Answer : (B) In sedimentation tanks equipped with mechanical scrapper
Description : Which is the most practical and economical method for removal of suspended solid matter from polluted water? (A) Sedimentation (B) Skimming off (C) Chlorination (D) Biological oxidation
Last Answer : (A) Sedimentation
Description : In sewage treatment, its sedimentation is speeded up by commonly adding (A) Hydrochloric acid (B) Lime (C) Copper sulphate (D) Sodium sulphate
Last Answer : (B) Lime
Description : Which of the following is the most efficient for removal of very finely divided suspended solids and colloidal matter from the polluted waterstream? (A) Sedimentation tank (B) Circular clarifier (C) Mechanical flocculation (D) Chemical coagulation
Last Answer : (D) Chemical coagulation