Explore topic-wise MCQs in Waste Water Engineering.

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1.

For a high rate filter calculate the diameter of the filter required for a flow of water of 200 m3/h.

A. 7.2m
B. 8.4 m
C. 14 m
D. 13 m
Answer» B. 8.4 m
2.

Which of these has been used as a medium for high rate filtration?

A. Polyvaniladene
B. Polypropylene
C. Polyacetylene
D. Polyvinyl
Answer» B. Polypropylene
3.

Which of these does high rate filters not remove?

A. Phosphorous
B. Suspended Solids
C. Colloidal Solids
D. Organic matter(particulat
Answer» E.
4.

What is the percentage of wash water?

A. >5%
B. >3%
C. >2%
D. <2%
Answer» E.
5.

What is the life of the media used?

A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years
Answer» E.
6.

As the compression increases, the porosity in filter bed _____

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Alters
Answer» C. Remains constant
7.

WHAT_IS_THE_LIFE_OF_THE_MEDIA_USED??$

A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years
Answer» E.
8.

Which of these does high rate filters not remove?$

A. Phosphorous
B. Suspended Solids
C. Colloidal Solids
D. Organic matter(particulate)
Answer» E.
9.

What_is_the_percentage_of_wash_water?$

A. >5%
B. >3%
C. >2%
D. <2%
Answer» E.
10.

What is the bed depth of the sand considered in such rapid filters?

A. 500 mm
B. 200- 400 mm
C. 600-760 mm
D. 900- 1000 mm
Answer» D. 900- 1000 mm
11.

For a high rate filter calculate the diameter of the filter required for a flow of water of 200 m3/h.

A. 7.2m
B. 8.4 m
C. 14 m
D. 13 m
Answer» B. 8.4 m
12.

While designing a high rate filter what would be the velocity assumed?

A. 12m/h
B. 18 m/h
C. 7 m/h
D. 5 m/h
Answer» E.
13.

What is the porosity of these synthetic media?

A. 90-92%
B. 92-94%
C. 88-90%
D. 94-96%
Answer» D. 94-96%
14.

Which_of_these_has_been_used_as_a_medium_for_high_rate_filtration?

A. Polyvaniladene
B. Polypropylene
C. Polyacetylene
D. Polyvinyl
Answer» B. Polypropylene
15.

As the compression increases, the porosity in filter bed ____?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Alters
Answer» C. Remains constant
16.

Which of the following is not true in case of closing the top of the vessel?

A. Keeps out sunlight
B. Limits algal growth
C. Restricts bug access
D. Eliminates odour
Answer» E.
17.

The synthetic fibres used are temperature resistant.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
18.

What is the void ratio of filter media?

A. 60-65 %
B. 65-70 %
C. 75-80 %
D. 80-85 %
Answer» E.
19.

________ is shifted to keep an ample space for filtering media to rotate.

A. Drain
B. Movable plate
C. Perforated plate
D. Cylinder
Answer» C. Perforated plate
20.

Filter cycle is interrupted for ______

A. Air washing
B. Back washing
C. Adding influent
D. Removing effluent
Answer» B. Back washing
21.

What is the filter media made of?

A. Cotton
B. Synthetic fibre
C. Geotextiles
D. Plastic
Answer» C. Geotextiles
22.

High rate filtrations cannot be used for wet weather conditions.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False