Explore topic-wise MCQs in Waste Water Engineering.

This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Waste Water Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which formula is used to calculate the head for centrifugal pumps?

A. tH=P(PSIG)X144/Specific gravity
B. tH=P(PSIG)X2.31/Specific gravity
C. tH=P(ft)X144/Specific gravity
D. tH=P(ft)X2.31/Specific gravity
Answer» C. tH=P(ft)X144/Specific gravity
2.

Which type of pump is used when the ef uent should be pumped back into the plant for use as service water?

A. tVortex Pump
B. tVertical Turbine Pump
C. tSump pump
D. tRotary pump
Answer» C. tSump pump
3.

Which type of impeller is usually preferred when handling liquids with solids?

A. tClosed impeller
B. tOpen impeller
C. tSingle suction impeller
D. tDouble suction impeller
Answer» C. tSingle suction impeller
4.

In order to reduce the operation and maintenance which of the following characteristics of a pump should be considered?

A. tEfficiency of the pump
B. tFlow rate
C. tNPSH
D. tHead
Answer» B. tFlow rate
5.

For a mechanical seal which is the normal leakage rate?

A. t30-50 drops of seal water/min
B. t40-60 drops of seal water/min
C. t20-40 drops of seal water/min
D. t20-60 drops of seal water/min
Answer» E.
6.

Which is the part of the pump which prevents the flow of water from the volume to enter back to the impeller?

A. tShaft
B. tBearing
C. tMechanical seal
D. tWear rings
Answer» E.
7.

Which type of pump is used when chemicals are to be dosed in water treatment plant?

A. tPlunger Pump
B. tPositive Displacement Pump
C. tVertical Turbine Pump
D. tJet Pump
Answer» C. tVertical Turbine Pump
8.

Generally, what is the Material of Construction of the casing of the pumps which are used in a desalination plant?

A. tCast Iron
B. tBronze
C. tStainless Steel SS 304 GRADE
D. tStainless Steel SS 316 L Grade
Answer» E.
9.

In a desalination plant in order to provide high pressure greater than the osmotic pressure which type of pump is selected?

A. tReciprocating Pump
B. tPositive Displacement Pump
C. tBooster Pump
D. tMultistage Pump
Answer» E.
10.

The road way to the pumping station must be a _______

A. tHard surface
B. tMuddy road
C. tHilly road
D. tSmoother path
Answer» B. tMuddy road
11.

In duplex pump stations, the pumps shall be of __________

A. tSame pressure
B. tSame efficiency
C. tSame capacity
D. tDifferent capacity
Answer» D. tDifferent capacity
12.

What is a building where the pumps are located and operated called?

A. tPumping station
B. tPump house
C. tPumping facility
D. tPumping house
Answer» C. tPumping facility
13.

What are the facilities including pumps and other equipment for pumping fluids from one place to another called?

A. tPumping facilities
B. tPumping stations
C. tPumping house
D. tPump and equipment facilities
Answer» C. tPumping house
14.

To reduce the expenses, the pumps must have a high degree of ________

A. tFlow rate
B. tEfficiency
C. tPower
D. tIntake
Answer» C. tPower
15.

The most expensive part is the energy supply for pumps.

A. tTrue
B. tFalse
Answer» B. tFalse
16.

Pumping stations are necessary where pressures have to be decreased.

A. tTrue
B. tFalse
Answer» C.