Quiz-1

(Theory)

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PES-104: Unit Processes and

Operations -1 (PhysicoChemical)
1.
a
.
c
.

Which of the following method is used for the removal of heavy metals from
water/wastewater?
Coagulation-flocculation settling
b Precipitation-flocculation-settling
.
Adsorption
d Filtration
.

2.
Membrane filtration technique can be used in
a MPN test
b BOD test
.
.
c Toxicity test
d None of these
.
.
3.
Units for colloidal solids are
a FTU
.
c NTU
.

b
.
d
.

JTU
All the above

4.
Muffle furnace is needed in the estimation of
a TSS
b TDS
.
.
c VSS
d None of these
.
.
5.
a
.
c
.

Which of the following is not possible

Flow equalization without strength
b
equalization
.
Flow and strength equalization
d
simultaneously
.

6.
Why multiple effect evaporators are
a The evaporation is brought about by
. waste heat
c Latent heat is repeatedly reused
.

Strength equalization without flow

equalization
First flow equalization and then
strength equalization

very energy efficient?

b Sensible heat of the vapours is
. repeatedly reused
d The evaporation takes place under
. vacuum conditions

7.
Phosphorus from water is removed by
a Coagulation-flocculation
b
.
.

Neutralization

c
.

Precipitation

8.

Which of the following are also known for reducing the MPN count in addition
to suspended solids ad turbidity?
Rapid gravity filters
b Roughing filters
.
Slow sand filters
d Pressure filters
.

a
.
c
.
9.
a
.
c
.

d
.

None of these

Which of the following is relatively less used in the water and wastewater
treatment?
Reverse osmosis
b Nanofiltration
.
Ultrafltration
d Electrodialysis
.

10. Which of the following chemicals is usually used as a dechlorinating agent?

a Sodium hypochlorite
b Aluminum sulfate
.
.
c Sodium metabisulfite
d Ferrous sulphate
.
.
11. Degassifiers are used for
a Stripping removal of oxygen
.
c Stripping removal of carbon dioxide
.

b
.
d
.

Stripping removal of ammonia

Stripping removal of volatile organic
compounds (VOC)

12. Which of the wastewaters have the highest TDS level

a Ion-exchange resin bed backwash
b Chemical run of the Ion-exchange
. water
. resin bed regenration
c Slow rinse water
d Rapid rinse waer
.
.
13. Reciprocating rake type bar screens
a Front clean front return type
. screens
c Back clean back return type screens
.

are
b Front clean back return tye screens
.
d None of these
.

14. Which of the following is not true for a grit chamber?

a Gravity force is larger than the
b Acceleration of the settling particle is
. buoyant force
. zero
c Particles settle at terminal settling
d Drag force of a settling particle
. velocity
. increases continually
15. In grit channels/chambers, the following does not influence the grit settling?
a Grit channel/chamber width
b Grit channel/chamber length
.
.
c Grit channel/chamber depth
d Surface area of the grit chamber

16. Proportional weir used in grit channels is meant for

a Ensuring constant horizontal flow
b Dampening variations in flow rates
. velocity
.
c Maintaining the depth of flow
d All the above
. constant
.
17. Purpose served by vanes provided in
a Ensuring uniform flow velocity across
. the grit chamber depth
c Ensuring tangential entry of water
. into the grit chamber

the inlet of the grit chambers is

b Ensuring uniform flow velocity across
. the grit chamber width
d Preventing entry of floating material
. into the grit chamber

18. In the aerated grit chamber, the air used serves the following purpose
a Maintaining constant horizontal flow
b Imparting centrifugal force and
. velocity
. facilitating grit particles separation
c Oxidizing the suspended organic
d Cleaning the grit chamber through
. matter separated along the grit in the . removal of separated grit and
grit chamber
suspended organic matter
19. Centrifugal force plays key role in the following?
a Cyclone grit separators
b Vortex type grit chambers
.
.
c Aerated grit chamber
d All the above
.
.
20. Which of the following coagulant requires aeration?
a Alum
b Ferrous sulfate
.
.
c Poly-aluminum chloride
d Ferric chloride
.
.
21. Coagulation-flocculation is meant for the removal of the following by design
a Coliform bacteria
b Nematode eggs
.
.
c Protozoan cysts
d None of these
.
.
22. Brownian motion brings about the following
a Microflocculation
b macroflocculation
.
.
c Coagulation
d none of these
.
.
23. Velocity gradient plays important role in
a Perikinetic flocculation
b Orthrokinetic flocculation
.
.
c Perielectric coagulation
d All the above
.
.

24. Optimum pH for Alum precipitation is

a <5 pH
b
.
.
c 7-9 pH
d
.
.
25.
a
.
c
.

a
.
c
.

>9 pH

Bentonite clay or clay particles are often used in the coagulation-flocculation

process as
Colloidal solids
b coagulating agents
.
Flocculating agents
d None of these
.

26. Sludge blanket unit is

a An anaerobic digester
.
c a unit where coagulation, flocculation
. and settling all occur in one unit
27.

5-7 pH

b
.
d
.

A secondary clarifier
A unit where both coagulation and
flocculation occur

Which of the following are removed from the water/wastewater in the primary
clarifiers?
Colloidal solids
b Dissolved organic matter
.
Dissolved BOD
d None of these
.

28. In rectangular sedimentation tanks the settled sludge is collected together at

a Mid-distance of the tank in the
b Outlet end below the overflow baffle
. bottom
.
c Mid-distance of the tank over water
d At the inlet end below the inlet
. surface
. section
29. What should be experimental settling column depth?
a 2.0 m
b 2.5 m
.
.
c 3.0 m
d Equal to the side wall liquid depth of
.
. the proposed circular primary
clarifier
30. Which of the following is true regarding
a Brings the settled sludge to one point b
. in the rectangular clarifiers
.
c Brings the settled sludge to one point d
. for removal in the circular clarifiers
.

the central rotating mechanism?

Brings the floating scum to one point
in the rectangular clarifiers
Brings the floating scum to one point
for removal in the circular clarifiers