Sedimentation and Filtration MCQs

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Q91.
What is the value of the uniformity coefficient in a rapid sand filter?
Discuss
Answer: (b).1.5
Q92.
What is the effective size of Anthracite when used as a filter material?
Discuss
Answer: (d).0.7-0.75mm
Q93.
Consider the following statement regarding the depth of sand of the rapid gravity filter?

i. It should be checked against breakage of floc
ii. The sand depth should lie between 100-200cm
iii. The floc should be attached through the sand bed

Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Discuss
Answer: (a).Only i
Discuss
Answer: (b).It is less inert to caustic solutions than sand
Q95.
The minimum depth of sand of a rapid sand filter is given by __________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Hudson formula
Q96.
The thickness of the base material of a rapid sand filter on which filter media are supported is __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).45-60cm
Q97.
In which type of under drainage system of rapid sand filter, laterals are provided with strainers?
Discuss
Answer: (b).Pipe and strainer system
Q98.
Which device is used to supply air for the agitation of sand grains during washing of filters?
Discuss
Answer: (c).Air compressors
Q99.
The loss of head during cleaning operation of a rapid sand filter is __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).15-30cm
Discuss
Answer: (a).Directly proportional to head loss