Explore topic-wise MCQs in Waste Water Engineering.

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1.

For rock type low filtration rate trickling filters what would be the recycling ratio assumed?

A. 0
B. 1-2
C. >2
D. >3
Answer» B. 1-2
2.

For plastic type high filtration rate trickling filters what would be the organic loading rate assumed?

A. 0.07-0.22 kg BOD/m3d
B. 0.24-0.48 kg BOD/m3d
C. 0.5 kg BOD/m3d
D. 0.6-3.2 kg BOD/m3d
Answer» E.
3.

For rock type high filtration rate trickling filters what would be the organic loading rate assumed?

A. 0.07-0.22 kg BOD/m3d
B. 0.24-0.48 kg BOD/m3d
C. 0.4-2.4 kg BOD/m3d
D. >2.4 kg BOD/m3d
Answer» D. >2.4 kg BOD/m3d
4.

For rock type low filtration rate trickling filters what would be the organic loading rate assumed?

A. 0.07-0.22 kg BOD/m3d
B. 0.24-0.48 kg BOD/m3d
C. 0.4-2.4 kg BOD/m3d
D. >2.4 kg BOD/m3d
Answer» B. 0.24-0.48 kg BOD/m3d
5.

For rock type of roughing packing trickling filter what will be the hydraulic loading rate?

A. 40-200 m3/m2.d
B. 300 m3/m2.d
C. 500 m3/m2.d
D. 600 m3/m2.d
Answer» B. 300 m3/m2.d
6.

For rock type of packing in intermediate filtration trickling filters what is the hydraulic rate considered?

A. 4-10 m3/m2.d
B. 10-15 m3/m2.d
C. 20-25 m3/m2.d
D. 25-30 m3/m2.d
Answer» B. 10-15 m3/m2.d
7.

For rock packing low- rate trickling filters what is the hydraulic loading assumed?

A. 1-4 m3/m2.d
B. 4-8 m3/m2.d
C. 8- 12 m3/m2.d
D. 12-15 m3/m2.d
Answer» B. 4-8 m3/m2.d
8.

Which type of bacteria are used in trickling filters?

A. Facultative
B. Nitrifying
C. Anaerobic
D. Blue-green bacteria
Answer» B. Nitrifying
9.

What is necessary prior to trickling filters?

A. Secondary clarification
B. MBBR
C. Grit chamber
D. Primary clarification
Answer» E.
10.

While designing a trickling filter what would be the depth assumed?

A. 12-15m
B. 4-12 m
C. 16-20 m
D. 20-25 m
Answer» C. 16-20 m
11.

The spindle is provided at the ______ to support perforated plates.

A. Edge
B. Bottom
C. Top
D. Centre
Answer» E.
12.

What is the depth of the trickling filter?

A. 0.5-1 m
B. 1-1.5 m
C. 1.5-2 m
D. 2-3 m
Answer» E.
13.

What is the shape of a typical trickling filter?

A. Circular
B. Cylindrical
C. Square
D. Rectangular
Answer» B. Cylindrical
14.

Which of the following causes thickening of the biofilm?

A. Reduction of intake wastewater
B. Rapid growth of organisms
C. Reduction in air supply
D. Increase in acidity
Answer» C. Reduction in air supply
15.

Which of the following is not used as a media for trickling filters?

A. Sand
B. Geotextiles
C. Gravel
D. Paper
Answer» E.
16.

__________ in trickling filter contains many species like bacteria and round worms.

A. Treated water
B. Wastewater
C. Biofilm
D. Air influent
Answer» D. Air influent
17.

The supernatant from the tank flows into a ____

A. Trickling filter
B. Dosing device
C. Pumping station
D. Sedimentation tank
Answer» C. Pumping station
18.

Trickling filter can also be called as a biofilter.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
19.

Splashing helps in improving aerobic conditions.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
20.

Who used the trickling filter for the first time?

A. Didden
B. Streeter
C. Thomas
D. Newton
Answer» B. Streeter