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This section includes 122 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bioprocess Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
51. |
In which of the following process, the sludge is dried and disposed in land? |
A. | Centrifugation |
B. | Drying lagoon |
C. | Drying bed |
D. | Vacuum filter |
Answer» D. Vacuum filter | |
52. |
The range of temperature at which mesophilic microorganism becomes active in sludge digester is ___________ |
A. | 30-40°C |
B. | 10-40°C |
C. | 20-50°C |
D. | 20-40°C |
Answer» E. | |
53. |
Which of the following is called as a conventional trickling filter? |
A. | Rapid sand filter |
B. | Slow sand filter |
C. | High rate trickling filter |
D. | Low rate trickling filter |
Answer» E. | |
54. |
Which of the following is not suitable for dewatering of raw sludge? |
A. | Centrifugation |
B. | Drying lagoon |
C. | Drying bed |
D. | Vacuum filter |
Answer» C. Drying bed | |
55. |
The maximum depth of aeration tank used in activated sludge process is ___________ |
A. | 1m |
B. | 2m |
C. | 4.5m |
D. | 5.5m |
Answer» D. 5.5m | |
56. |
The recirculation ratio for the low rate trickling filter is ___________ |
A. | 1 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 3 |
D. | 0 |
Answer» E. | |
57. |
Which of the following is correct regarding pH in different stages of the sludge digestion process? |
A. | Acid fermentation > Acid regression > Alkaline fermentation |
B. | Acid regression > Acid fermentation > Alkaline fermentation |
C. | Acid fermentation < Acid regression < Alkaline fermentation |
D. | Acid fermentation < Acid regression > Alkaline fermentation |
Answer» D. Acid fermentation < Acid regression > Alkaline fermentation | |
58. |
The efficiency of a percolating filter is given by ___________ |
A. | 100/(1+0.0044 (μ)) |
B. | 100/(1+0.044 (μ)½) |
C. | 100/(1+0.44 (μ)½) |
D. | 100/(1+0.0044 (μ)½) |
Answer» E. | |
59. |
Which of the following plant nutrient is not found in municipal sewage? |
A. | Arsenic |
B. | Phosphorous |
C. | Potassium |
D. | Nitrogen |
Answer» B. Phosphorous | |
60. |
The maximum aeration period for a conventional activated sludge system is ___________ |
A. | 2 hours |
B. | 3 hours |
C. | 4 hours |
D. | 6 hours |
Answer» E. | |
61. |
Which of the following is correct regarding anaerobic digestion in the sludge digestion process? |
A. | It contains high amount of biomass |
B. | It is a low energy process |
C. | It causes infertility in soil |
D. | Aerobic bacteria oxidize the organic matter |
Answer» C. It causes infertility in soil | |
62. |
The high rate sludge digestion tanks are used when the capacity of the tank is ____ million liters per day. |
A. | 1 |
B. | 3 |
C. | 4 |
D. | 10 |
Answer» D. 10 | |
63. |
Which of the following sludge process has maximum aeration period? |
A. | Conventional process |
B. | Extended process |
C. | Step aeration process |
D. | Tapered aeration |
Answer» C. Step aeration process | |
64. |
The effective area of the diffuser plate used in the aeration tank is ___________ |
A. | 400cm² |
B. | 780cm² |
C. | 1160cm² |
D. | 800cm² |
Answer» C. 1160cm² | |
65. |
With how much pressure the air is filled in the aeration tank? |
A. | 70-90kN/m² |
B. | 34-56kN/m² |
C. | 10-20kN/m² |
D. | 35-70kN/m² |
Answer» E. | |
66. |
The effective area of tube diffuser used in the aeration tank is ___________ |
A. | 400cm² |
B. | 780cm² |
C. | 1160cm² |
D. | 800cm² |
Answer» D. 800cm² | |
67. |
Which of the following filter is used in the anaerobic treatment of sewage? |
A. | Intermittent sand |
B. | Trickling filter |
C. | Contact filter |
D. | Biological filter |
Answer» E. | |
68. |
Which of the following is the correct expression of the aeration period in hours? |
A. | V/Q |
B. | 24V/Q |
C. | V/24Q |
D. | Q/V |
Answer» C. V/24Q | |
69. |
In which of the following method, the sludge is rotated for dewatering process? |
A. | Centrifugation |
B. | Drying lagoon |
C. | Drying bed |
D. | Vacuum filter |
Answer» B. Drying lagoon | |
70. |
_________ is the time at which sewage is detained in the aeration tank. |
A. | Average time |
B. | Detention time |
C. | Aeration period |
D. | Reaeration period |
Answer» D. Reaeration period | |
71. |
Which of the following is not a part of dewatering process? |
A. | Drying bed |
B. | Air flotation |
C. | Vacuum filter |
D. | Drying lagoon |
Answer» C. Vacuum filter | |
72. |
Which of the following is incorrect about aerobic digestion in the sludge digestion process? |
A. | It has a low capital cost |
B. | It is easier to manage. |
C. | It has high residual energy |
D. | It decreases the BOD |
Answer» D. It decreases the BOD | |
73. |
With which device, the air is introduced in the aeration tank? |
A. | Diffuser plate |
B. | Paddles |
C. | Cone with spiral vanes |
D. | Header pipe |
Answer» B. Paddles | |
74. |
The detention period of the Sheffield mechanical aeration tank is ___________ |
A. | 15 hours |
B. | 1minute |
C. | 1 hour |
D. | 4 hours |
Answer» B. 1minute | |
75. |
Which of the following process is not involved in sludge thickening? |
A. | Gravity thickening |
B. | Vacuum filter |
C. | Air flotation |
D. | Centrifugation |
Answer» C. Air flotation | |
76. |
7% of solids concentration of thickened sludge is obtained from gravity thickener. What is the type of sludge? |
A. | Primary sludge |
B. | Secondary sludge |
C. | Tertiary sludge |
D. | Activated sludge |
Answer» E. | |
77. |
Which of the following is obtained in the secondary tank in two stage sludge digester? |
A. | Partially digested sludge |
B. | Partially digested sludge and supernatant liquor |
C. | Digested sludge and supernatant liquor |
D. | supernatant liquor |
Answer» D. supernatant liquor | |
78. |
The device used for the aeration in the combined aerator is ___________ |
A. | Header pipe |
B. | Diffuser plate and paddles |
C. | Cone with spiral vanes |
D. | Diffuser plate |
Answer» C. Cone with spiral vanes | |
79. |
The design value of food to microorganism ratio in the tapered aeration sludge process is ___________ |
A. | 0.1 |
B. | 0.2 |
C. | 0.4 |
D. | 0.8 |
Answer» D. 0.8 | |
80. |
Which of the following is not used for drying of sludge? |
A. | Multiple effect evaporation |
B. | Dual effect evaporation |
C. | Rotary dryer |
D. | Spray dryer |
Answer» C. Rotary dryer | |
81. |
The BOD of supernatant liquor in a sludge digestion process is ____ ppm. |
A. | 3000 |
B. | 0 |
C. | 1000 |
D. | 250 |
Answer» B. 0 | |
82. |
Which gas is produced in aerobic digestion of sludge? |
A. | NO₂ |
B. | CO₂ |
C. | O₂ |
D. | H₂S |
Answer» C. O₂ | |
83. |
The minimum detention period of combined aerator is ___________ |
A. | 1 hour |
B. | 2 hours |
C. | 3 hours |
D. | 4 hours |
Answer» D. 4 hours | |
84. |
The organic loading in a trickling filter is measured in ___________ |
A. | m³/day |
B. | gm/m²/day |
C. | Kg/hectare-meter/day |
D. | Kg/hectare/day |
Answer» D. Kg/hectare/day | |
85. |
The speed at which the bubbles are formed in the simplex aerator? |
A. | 15rpm |
B. | 20rpm |
C. | 60rpm |
D. | 30rpm |
Answer» D. 30rpm | |
86. |
Dorroco aerator is a type of ___________ |
A. | Combined aerator |
B. | Mechanical aerator |
C. | Ridge and furrow type aerator |
D. | Spiral flow type aerator |
Answer» B. Mechanical aerator | |
87. |
Simplex aerator is a type of ___________ |
A. | Combined aerator |
B. | Mechanical aerator |
C. | Ridge and furrow type aerator |
D. | Spiral flow type aerator |
Answer» C. Ridge and furrow type aerator | |
88. |
The hydrogen sulfide gas formed during the filtration of sewage can be removed by ___________ |
A. | Carbonation |
B. | Chlorination |
C. | Addition of lime |
D. | Titration with potassium dichromate |
Answer» C. Addition of lime | |
89. |
The recirculation factor in a low rate trickling filter is ___________ |
A. | 0 |
B. | 1 |
C. | 10 |
D. | 100 |
Answer» C. 10 | |
90. |
The maximum removal of suspended and dissolved impurities from the sewage is? |
A. | 65 |
B. | 70 |
C. | 92 |
D. | 99 |
Answer» D. 99 | |
91. |
The color of the secondary sludge produced from the high rate trickling filter is ___________ |
A. | Gray |
B. | Black |
C. | Brown |
D. | Green |
Answer» D. Green | |
92. |
Which of the following process is not involved in the treatment of sludge? |
A. | Dewatering |
B. | Drying |
C. | Flocculation |
D. | Conditioning |
Answer» D. Conditioning | |
93. |
The range of organic loading in kg/hectare metre/ day in a high rate trickling filter is ___________ |
A. | 6000-18000 |
B. | 10000-20000 |
C. | 5000-10000 |
D. | 900-2200 |
Answer» B. 10000-20000 | |
94. |
Which of the following is the final stage in the sludge treatment process? |
A. | Digestion |
B. | Dewatering |
C. | Drying |
D. | Thickening |
Answer» D. Thickening | |
95. |
In which sludge treatment process, the organic solids are converted into more stable form? |
A. | Dewatering |
B. | Thickening |
C. | Digestion |
D. | Conditioning |
Answer» D. Conditioning | |
96. |
The sludge treatment process to increase the solid content of sludge is ___________ |
A. | Dewatering |
B. | Thickening |
C. | Conditioning |
D. | Drying |
Answer» C. Conditioning | |
97. |
The process of removal of water from the sludge is called ______ |
A. | Dewatering |
B. | Thickening |
C. | Digestion |
D. | Drying |
Answer» B. Thickening | |
98. |
Recirculation increases the efficiency of high rate trickling filters. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
C. | May be True or False |
D. | Can't say |
Answer» B. False | |
99. |
_______ is the ratio of volume of recirculated sewage to the raw sewage. |
A. | Recirculation factor |
B. | Recirculation ratio |
C. | Food to mass ratio |
D. | BOD |
Answer» C. Food to mass ratio | |
100. |
The expression of the recirculation factor F is given by ___________ |
A. | F = 1 / (1+0.1 (R/I))² |
B. | F = (1+ R) / (1+0.1 (R/I))² |
C. | F = (1+ I/R) / (1+0.1(R/I))² |
D. | F = (1+ R/I) / (1+0.1(R/I))² |
Answer» E. | |