Q. In which type of under drainage system of rapid sand filter, laterals are provided with strainers?

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Q. Which device is used to supply air for the agitation of sand grains during washing of filters?

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Q. The loss of head during cleaning operation of a rapid sand filter is __________

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Q. The thickness of the suspended matter on top of the sand bed is __________

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Q. When the loss of the head exceeds the static head, the head becomes _____

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Q. What is the permissible negative head loss of a rapid sand filter?

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Q. Which type of problem is caused in filter due to the accumulation of solids on the top surface of filter media?

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Q. ______ are formed in filters due to insufficient washing of sand grains.

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Q. The cracking of bed is more prominent __________

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Q. In which type of filtration problem, layers of gravel are displaced?

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Q. The tendency of jetting can be minimized by __________

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Q. _______ type of trouble in filter is caused by the released of dissolved air and gases from water.

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Q. How the problem of sand incrustation can be minimized?

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Q. In which of the following filters, the rate of filtration is highest?

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Q. The final loss of head in slow sand filter is ______ than rapid sand filter.

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Q. The turbidity of water applied to rapid sand filter is less than _______

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Q. The period of cleaning of a slow sand filter is ______ than rapid sand filter.

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Q. The bacterial removal efficiency of the rapid sand filter is ______ in comparison to slow sand filter.

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Q. How is the grain size distribution of sand in rapid sand filter?

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Q. Consider the following statement.

i. The penetration of suspended matter is deep in the slow sand filter
ii. The penetration of suspended matter is superficial in the rapid sand filter
iii. Coagulation is not required in the slow sand filter

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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