Sedimentation and Filtration MCQs

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Q161.
Which device is used for screening stored water which do not contain microscopic sized particles?
Discuss
Answer: (d).Micro-Strainers
Q162.
What is the diameter of drum of a Micro-Strainer?
Discuss
Answer: (c).3m
Q163.
What is the thickness of a layer of a diatomite filter?
Discuss
Answer: (c).3mm
Q164.
The diatomite is applied on the septum at the rate of ______
Discuss
Answer: (c).300gm/m²
Q165.
Consider the following statements regarding diatomite filters.

i. They are not used for water having high turbidity.
ii. They are not suitable for municipal water supplies.
iii. They are not used for temporary and shifting camps.

Which of the above statement is/are false?
Discuss
Answer: (d).iii only
Q166.
How many types of settling are there in the sedimentation tank?

a.

3

b.

4

c.

5

d.

6

Discuss
Answer: (b).4
Q167.
The settling velocity of spherical particle is given by ____________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Stokes equation
Q168.
In the expression vS = 1.8 (g*d (G-1))½, the diameter of spherical particle is ____________
Discuss
Answer: (d).>1mm
Q169.
In which type of settling, settling of particles takes place by the contact of impurities with each other present in wastewater?
Discuss
Answer: (c).Compression settling
Q170.
_______ is formed when alum is added to sewage.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Floc