Explore topic-wise MCQs in Waste Water Engineering.

This section includes 14 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.

Calculate the flocculation volume for an HRSCC for the following data.Flow: 300 m3/h.

A. 40 m3
B. 90 m3
C. 75 m3
D. 100 m3
Answer» D. 100 m3
2.

Calculate the surface area of the flocculation zone for the following data.Flow: 300 m3/h.Rise rate :1.2 m/h

A. 240 m2
B. 250 m2
C. 350 m2
D. 160 m2
Answer» C. 350 m2
3.

Calculate the diameter of the flocculation zone for the following data:Flow: 200 m3/h.Height considered (SWD):3.5 m

A. 6.1 m
B. 9.8 m
C. 10.8 m
D. 10.7 m
Answer» B. 9.8 m
4.

Calculate the volume of the flocculation zone for a clariflocculator for the following data.Flow: 500 m3/h.

A. 250 m3
B. 325 m3
C. 425 m3
D. 525 m3
Answer» B. 325 m3
5.

The liquid tends to move up through the interstices of contacting particles because of _______

A. High turbidity
B. Low turbidity
C. High concentration of particles
D. Low concentration of particles
Answer» D. Low concentration of particles
6.

Hindered zone settling refers to the suspensions of intermediate concentration.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Orifice placement is critical to the successful operation of the clarifier.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Radial tube header is designed to remove _______

A. Suspended solids
B. Backwash water
C. Settled solids
D. Floating matter
Answer» D. Floating matter
9.

What does MLSS stand for?

A. Mixed Liquor Soluble Solvents
B. Mixed Liquor Suspended solids
C. Mixed Liquor Suspended Solvents
D. Major Liquid Soluble Solids
Answer» C. Mixed Liquor Suspended Solvents
10.

What does EDI stand for?

A. Energy discharge inlet
B. Energy diode indicator
C. Effluent discharge inlet
D. Energy dissipating inlet
Answer» E.
11.

Micro-organisms metabolize the _______that exists after primary clarification.

A. Chemicals
B. Coagulant
C. Ions
D. Biological waste
Answer» E.
12.

What is the mixed liquor?

A. Influent
B. Effluent
C. Intermediate
D. Liquid
Answer» B. Effluent
13.

What does SSCC stand for?

A. Spiral scraper clarifier type
B. Suction header clarifier type
C. Up-flow pipe clarifier type
D. Perimeter feed clarifier
Answer» B. Suction header clarifier type
14.

Which is the special feature of secondary clarifier?

A. Sludge collection
B. Sludge withdrawal
C. Launder covers
D. Spiral scraper
Answer» E.