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This section includes 20 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. |
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 | |