Integrated Waste Management for a Smart City

Week 1 - Assignment solution

1. You are appointed as a planning engineer for the solid waste handling
project. You were given the task to determine the most expensive component
of the waste handling project. With the knowledge gained through this
process, what is the most expensive component of solid waste handling?
a. Collection
b. Storage
c. Treatment
d. Separation

2. Expand LCA and RCRA

a. Life Cost Approach; Resource Construction and Recovery Act
b. Life Cycle Assessment; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
c. Life Condition Assessment; Resource Conservation and Recycling
Act d. Life Cell Assessment; Resource Construction and Reuse Act

RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act):

Explained in the lecture (Time: 32:12-32:18
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3. As a part of the Smart City Mission you are given a task to determine the
best waste management hierarchy (from least to most favour). What is
the hierarchy for effective Integrated Solid Waste Management?
a. Recycle-Reuse- Prevention- Disposal
b. Reuse-Disposal-Prevention- Recycle
c. Disposal- Recycle-Prevention - Reuse
d. Disposal - Recycle- Reuse-Prevention

4. Which component of the municipal solid waste is used for the

preparation of organic compost?
a. Glass
b. Metal
c. Food waste
d. Plastic
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5. If you are an appointed as an engineer in a landfill construction project. The

team planned to design a double liner system for the landfill. What is the
recommended depth and coefficient of permeability for compacted soil?
a. 2ft and K <= 10-6 cm/sec
b. 2ft and K <= 10-7 cm/sec
c. 3ft and K <= 10-6 cm/sec
d. 3ft and K <= 10-7 cm/sec

6. What percentage of the municipal solid waste is being land filled in

India a. 10-20%
b. 30-50%
c. 50-70%
d. 70-90%
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7. Volume reduction and energy recovery are the disadvantages of

Incinerating the waste
a. Yes
b. No

8. Source segregation is the key for developing a better solid waste

management system
a. Yes
b. No
9. Liners, ground waste monitoring, gas and leachate collection
systems are provided in a modern landfill system
a. Yes
b. No
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10. Onsite processing at source can include composting and compaction

of waste into various containers.
a. Yes
b. No
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Week 2 - Assignment solution
1) What are the phases of landfill stabilization?
a) Preliminary aerobic-Methane forming-Acid forming-Final aerobic
b) Preliminary aerobic-Acid forming-Methane forming-Final aerobic
c) Preliminary aerobic-Acid forming-Methane forming-Final aerobic
d) Preliminary aerobic-Acid forming-Methane forming-Final aerobic

(This question is not being considered for valuation)

2) What should be the pH of TCLP Fluid#2 (acetic acid)
a) 2.88 ± 0.01
b) 2.88 ± 0.5
c) 2.88 ± 0.05
d) 2.88 ± 0.1
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3) Leachate is:
a) a by-product of waste incineration
b) a type of waste storage container used in “clean coal”
plants c) a non- recyclable type of plastic
d) liquid that results when garbage substances in a landfill dissolve in water

(From Week 1 lectures)

(From Week 2 lectures)

From both the slides we have to understand that leachate is a liquid

that results when garbage substances in a landfill dissolve in water

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4) The most serious environmental effect posed by hazardous

wastes is a) Air pollution
b) Contamination of groundwater
c) Increased use of land for landfills.
d) None of these

5) Ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity and toxicity are

characteristics of a) Construction and demolition waste
b) Hazardous Waste
c) Agricultural waste
d) Household waste

6) Moisture that condenses from landfill gas when it cools is called

condensate? a) True
b) False
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7) The components for conceptual Waste Composition for Biodegradability

Characterization are: BVS + RVS + Inorganic + Ash + water
a) True
b) False

8) Determine the moisture content of a solid sample with the following composition?

Food waste 15 290

Paper 45 85
Cardboard 10 50
Plastics 10 65
Garden trimmings 10 105
Tin cans 5 240

Wood
a) 26% 5 90
b) 27%
c) 21%

d) 19%
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(Using the typical value of moisture content from lecture)
Component Percent by mass Moisture Content,% Dry mass, kg (based on
100kg of waste sample)
Food waste 15 70 4.5
Paper 45 6 42.3
Cardboard 10 5 9.5
Plastics 10 2 9.8
Garden trimmings 10 60 4.0
Tin cans 5 20 4.0
Wood 5 3 4.9
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Moisture content = ( ) X 100 = 21%
9) From the data provided in Question No.8, determine the density of a solid sample
a) 45 kg/m3
b) 90 kg/m3
c) 135 kg/m 3
d) 180 kg/m3

Component Percent by mass Typical density, kg/m Volume,m (based on

1000kg sample of waste)
Food waste 15 290 0.25
Paper 45 85 5.29
Cardboard 10 50 2.00
Plastics 10 65 1.54
Garden trimmings 10 105 0.95
Tin cans 5 240 0.21
Wood 5 90 0.56
11.07
Density = . = kg/m3
10) If energy content of solid waste as discarded is 20000 KJ/Kg. Find energy content
on dry basis if moisture content of solid waste is 10%.Also find energy content as
ash free dry basis is ash content is 5%.
a) 18 MJ/Kg , 19.5 MJ/Kg
b) 22 MJ/Kg , 23.5 MJ/Kg
c) 28 MJ/Kg , 29.5 MJ/Kg
d) 32 MJ/Kg , 33.5 MJ/Kg

Energy content on dry basis = 20000 x = 22 MJ/Kg

Energy content on ash free dry basis = 20000 x =23.5 MJ/Kg

 Week 3-Assignmentsolution

1) The conceptual waste composition for combustible potential characterization

is a) Fixed carbon+ suspended solids+ organic + Ash + water
b) Fixed carbon+ dissolved solids+ Inorganic + water
c) Fixed carbon+ Volatile solids+ Inorganic + Ash +

water d) Fixed carbon+ Volatile solids+ organic + water

2) In HPLC, what is the mobile phase used for sample

analysis, a) Gas
b) Solid
c) Liquid
d) Plasma

3) According to waste management rules 2016, “No person shall organize

an event or gathering of more than how many number of personsat any
unlicensed place
a) 100
b) 150
c) 200
d) 250
4) Estimation of energy content of typical residential MSW based on chemical
composition C760H1980O874.5N12.7S in Btu/lb.
a) 5772
b) 5780
c) 5760
d) 5755
Component Number of Atomic Weight contribution of X by
atoms per mole weight each element weight
Carbon 760 12 9120 36.1
Hydrogen 1980 1 1980 7.8
Oxygen 875 16 14000 55.30
Nitrogen 13 14 182 0.72
Sulphur 1 32 32 0.13
Total 25314 100
Btu/lb=145(36.1) +610(7.8-55.3/8) + 40(0.1) +10(0.7) =5772
5) What is the heat value of styrene (C8H8) in Btu/lb
a) 18024
b) 18074
c) 18134
d) 18184
For C8H8;
% of carbon = = 92.3%
% of hydrogen = = 7.7%
Plug into Dulong Equation
145 x92.3 +610 x7.7 =18074 BTU/lb

6) What is the method detection limit with 99% confidence level for the sample
analysis results (31.21, 31.06, 31.11, 31.02, 31.57, 31.42, 31.09, and 31.32)?
a) 0.57
b) 0.65
c) 0.69
d) 0.67
Number of 8
Samples (n)
Average of 31.21+ 31.06+ 31.11+ 31.02+ 31.57+ 31.42+ 31.09+ 31.225
the 31.32/8
sample data
Standard Sqrt [{(31.21-31.225)^2 +(31.06-31.225)^2+(31.11- 0.19
deviation (S) 31.225)^2 +(31.02-31.225)^2+(31.57-31.225)^2+(31.42-
31.225)^2+(31.09- 31.225)^2+(31.32- 31.225)^2}/8]
MDL = t (n 1, n = 8 and S=0.19; t (8‐1, α=0.99 = t (7, α=0.99)) 2.998
α=0.99)(SD)

Value of MDL 2.998 * 0.19 = 0.569 mg/L 0.57

10) Gas chromatograph is an instrument to separate complex gas or liquid
samples to single components.
a) True
b) False

11) LC‐MS can be used to analyze large molecules such as pharmaceutical

products and protein.
a) True
b) False

12) The fixed carbon content is the carbon found in the material which is
left after volatile materials are driven off.
a) True
b) False
10) Spectrophotometers Measure desorption of light at specific wavelengths
a) True
b) False
 Week 4 – Assignment Solutions
Multiple choice questions with one correct answer

1) Match the following for meeting the SWM 2016 rules timelines
1 Procurement of suitable sites for setting up SW processing and sanitary A 2
year landfill facility
2 Identification of suitable sites for setting up Solid waste (SW) processing B
3Years facilities
3 Setting up SW processing facilities by local bodies’ towns below 100000 C
5Years populations.
4 Bio-remediation or capping of old and abandoned dump sites D 1Year a) 1-
C;2-B;3-A;4-D
b) 1-B;2-C;3-D;4-A
c) 1-A;2-D;3-B;4-C
d) 1-D;2-A;3-B;4-C

13) Non recyclable waste having calorific value of 1500 Kcal/kg or more shall not
be disposed of on landfills.
a) True
b) False
11) Which of the following is the duty of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
a) Decide tariff or charges for the power generated from the waste to energy
plants based on solid waste.
b) Ensure purchase power generated from such waste to energy
plants by distribution company
c) Ensure promotion of co-marketing of compost with chemical fertilizers
in the ratio of 3 to 4 bags: 6 to 7 bags.
d) Issue suitable guidelines for maintaining the quality of compost and ratio

of use of compost to chemical fertilizers on farmland.

12) Which of the following is the duty of the Ministry of Agriculture?

a) Decide tariff or charges for the power generated from the waste to energy
plants based on solid waste.
b) Ensure purchase power generated from such waste to energy
plants by distribution company
c) Ensure promotion of co-marketing of compost with chemical fertilizers in
the ratio of 3 to 4 bags: 6 to 7 bags.
d) Issue suitable guidelines for maintaining the quality of compost and

ratio of use of compost to chemical fertilizers on farmland.

5) Which of the following is the duty of the manufacturers or brand owners?
a) All industrial units using fuel and located within one hundred km from
a solid waste based refused derived fuel plant
b) Mechanisms should be developed to collect non biodegradable
and packaging waste generated due to their production
c) At least five percent of the fuel requirement shall be replaced by RDF.
d) The arrangements shall be made within six months from the date of

notification of these rules

6) Which of the following is not the duty of the manufacturers or brand owners?
a) Utilization of recyclable materials shall be explored for sanitary products
b) Provide training on solid waste management to waste-pickers and
waste collectors
c) Proper disposal pouches shall be provided with packets for sanitary products
d) Awareness to the masses on wrapping and disposal of their products.
7) As per SWM rules 2016, which of the following is not a criteria for waste
to energy process
a) Utilization for generating energy by converting it into Refuse Derived fuel.
b) Step garden system may be adopted for optimum utilization of hill space
c) Co-processing of high calorific wastes in cement or thermal power plants.
d) The Proponent who is proposing to set up waste to energy plant of more

than five tones per day processing capacity shall submit an application

as per format to the SPCB

8) As per SWM rules 2016 “Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources
will facilitate infrastructure creation for waste to energy plants”?
a) True
b) False
9) As per SWM rules 2016 in Criteria for setting-up SW processing and
treatment facility “The operator should follow safe and environmentally
sound operations as per the guidelines”?
a) True
b) False

10) As per SWM rules 2016 in criteria and actions to be taken for SWM in
hilly areas “Construction of landfill on the hill shall be avoided, It should
be disposed in a landfill located in a plain area down the hill within 25
kilometers”?
a) True
b) False
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14) Determine the number of 7.84 m3 containers required per two week in a suburbs
after compaction, for a colony with 700 units, 5 people per unit. The generation rate
is 0.6 Kg/person/day. The compacted specific weight is 250kg/m3?
a) 10
b) 9
c) 15
d) 12

13) Transfer stations are designed to

a) Minimize haul distance
b) Minimize cost
c) Minimize time
d) None

14) Linear programming model is used for

a) Vehicle routing
b) Waste forecasting
c) Waste charactering
d) Population study

15) The point where the plots of direct haul and transfer operation costs intersect is called
a) Breakeven point
b) Zero point
c) Direct haul point
d) Feasibility point
7) Curbside pick‐up facility is provided for

Single residences
Medium‐rise apartments
High‐rise apartments
Institutional

b) Which of the following helps in the diverting waste from landfill

Backyard composting
Reuse
Recycle
All
Ans: Backyard composting, Reuse and Recycle helps in the diverting waste from landfill.

9) Right turns are preferred in designing the pick-up routes in India

a) True
b) False
Right turn is preferred in western countries, India we prefer left turn.
10) Backyard composting reducing collection rates
a) True
b) False
11) Source separation with proper recycling facilities will improve overall calorific value
of waste which reaches waste to energy plant.
a) True
b) False

12) Quantity of waste generated is estimated by weight-volume analysis

a) True
b) False
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Week 6_Assignment solution

1. Which among the following constitute the most in the municipal solid
waste composition
a) Plastics
b) Paper
c) Food and Organics
d) Inert
Ans: Food and Organics
2. Which of the following carbon and nitrogen (the C:N ratio) gives best
composting result
a) 20:1 and 25:1
b) 25:1 and 30:1
c) 30:1 and 35:1
d) 15:1 and 20:1

Ans: 20:1 and 25:1

3. The process which anaerobically converts organic matter into methane and
manure is called as
a) Composting
b) Vermicomposting
c) Anaerobic digestion
d) Landfilling
Ans: Anaerobic digestion
4. Which of the following can be mixed with the waste with high nitrogen content for
optimum composting process?
a) Digested sludge
b) Food waste
c) Straw
d) Poultry manure Ans: Straw
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5. In Composting process, to minimize loss of N as ammonia (NH3 +) gas,

the pH should be kept below 8.5
a) True
b) False

6. Mature compost have pH is acidic range

a) True
b) False

7. While designing the pick-up route for Indian cities, which of the following
points is not valid.
a) Loading time
b) Volume per truck
c) No U turn
d) Right turn are preferred

8. The following average speeds were obtained for various round trip distances to a
disposal site. Find the haul- speed constant ‘a’ and ‘b’.
Round-trip Average Total time
distance(x), haul speed (h= x/y), h

km/trip (y),km/h
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2 17 0.12
5 28 0.18
8 32 0.25
12 36 0.33
16 40 0.40
20 42 0.48

25 45 0.56

h= a + bx
h= total haul time, h/ trip
a= empirical haul time constant, h/trip
b= empirical haul time constant, h/km
x= average round trip haul distance, km/trip
The basic haul- speed equation is, y=

a) a= 0.080 h/trip; b=0.020 h/km

b) a= 0.80 h/trip; b=0.20 h/km
c) a= 0.90 h/trip; b=0.30 h/km
d) a= 0.980 h/trip; b=0.20 h/km
Solution
y=

1/y = (a+bx)/ x
Multiplying both side by “x”
x/y = a+bx
h= a+bx (straight line equation)[given, h= x/y]
From the given table plot a graph of ‘h’ and ‘x’
Find the value of slop and intercept which is equal to value of the haul-
speed constant ‘a’ and ‘b’
Ans: a= 0.080 h/trip; b=0.020 h/km
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9. After finding value of ‘a’ and ‘b’ in the question number 9, find the
round- trip haul time (h) for a site that is located 11 km away.
a) 0.52 h/trip.
b) 0.42 h/trip.
c) 0.62 h/trip.
d) 0.55 h/trip.
Solution
h= a + bx
a = 0.080 h/trip; b=0.020 h/km
x =11*2 km =22km
h= a + bx
=0.80+0.02*2
= 0.52 h/trip.
10. Solid waste from a new industrial park is to be collected in large containers,
some of which will be used in conjunction with stationary compactors. Based
on traffic at similar parks, it is estimated that the average time to drive from
the garage to the first container and from the last container to garage each
day will be (t1) 15 and (t2) = 20 min, respectively. If the average time required to
drive between containers is 6 min and the one way distance to the disposal
site is 15.5 km for which speed limit is 55kmph. Assume 8-hour workday.
Determine the pickup time per trip (in hrs/trip).
Given: S=0.133; a=0.016; b=0.011; Assume off route factor (W) as 0.15.

a) 0.5
b) 0.4
c) 0.6
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d) 0.7

Solution
Phcs =pc +uc +dbc
pc +uc = 0.4 h/trip (Given)
dbc = 0.1 h/trip
Phcs =0.4 +0.1 = 0.5 h/trip
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City Week 7 - Assignment solution

1) The conceptual waste composition for combustible potential characterization

is a) Fixed carbon+ Volatile solids+ Inorganic + Ash + water
b) Fixed carbon+ dissolved solids+ Inorganic + water
c) Fixed carbon+ suspended solids+ organic + Ash + water

d) Fixed carbon+ Volatile solids+ organic + water

2) Which is not a thermal treatment of waste

a) Pyrolysis
b) Incineration
c) Composting
d) Gasification
Solution: Pyrolysis, incineration and Gasification are thermal treatment
3) The method of refuse treatment, involving windrow is called

a) Incineration
b) Pulverization
c) Composting
d) None of these
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4) Which of the following statement relates to C/N ratio is not correct

a) Lower initial C/N ratio leads to loss of nitrogen and slows down the
rate of decomposition.
b) Higher initial C/N ratio leads to destruction to obtain nitrogen
c) Higher initial C/N ratio leads to lower conservation of nitrogen in the
finished compost.
d) An initial C/N ratio of 30 to 50 is optimal for composting.
5) pH in anaerobic digester at ideal
condition is a) 7.5-8.5
b) 6.5-7.5
c) 4.5-6.5
d) 8.5-9.5

6) In mechanical compost system time required to complete the compost

process is a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 7 days
d) 9 days
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7) C: N ratio during the curing period of compost

should be a) < 25 :1
b) >25 :1
c) >30:1
d) <30:1

8) Pyrolysis is a thermal processing of waste in the presence of

oxygen a) True
b) False

9) Composting is a reduction process

a) True
b) False
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10) Determine the amount of air required to oxidize completely 1 tonne of waste
having the chemical equation C 50H100O40N. (Assume air contains 23.15 % oxygen
by weight and the density of air is 1.2928Kg/M3)
a) 4482 m3/tonne
b) 4460 m3/tonne
c) 4442 m3/tonne
d) 4575 m3/tonne
Solution:
Oxygen requirement for the given waste
a=50; b=100; c=40; d=1
C50H100O40N +54.25 O2 50CO2 +48.5 H2O +NH3
(1354) (1736) (2200) (873) (17)
Oxygen required per tonne is

O2 = x 1000 =1.282 x 103 kg/tonne

Oxygen required to stabilize ammonia
NH3+ 2O2 H2O + HNO3
(17) (64) (18) (63)
Oxygen required per tonne of waste is

O2 = x x 1000 =47.3 kg/tonne

Amount if air required:
Assuming air contain 23.15 % oxygen by weight and that the
density of air is 1.2928 kg/m3 (Given in question)
Total amount of oxygen required is
O2, total = (1.282 x 103+47.3) kg/tonne = 1329.3 kg/tonne The
mass of air required is
Air mass= . . = 5742 kg/tonne
The volume of air required is

V air= . =4442 M3/tonne

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City Week 8 - Assignment solution

1. In an ideal incinerator the combustion temperature ranges

from a. 100 – 300 ˚C
b. 300-500 ˚C
c. 500 -700 ˚C
d. 800 -1100 ˚C
2. Which method has a relatively high initial cost?
a. Landfilling
b. Compositing
c. Incineration
d. Anaerobic digestion
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3. 3 T’s of combustion are
a. Temperature, Torque, Turbulence
b. Temperature, Time, Turbulence
c. Time, Torque, Turbulence
d. Time, Torque, Temperature

9) In a double liner landfill system what is the depth of compacted soil?

a) 2.5 ft
b) 3ft
c) 3.5 ft
d) 2 ft
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5. Determine the air requirement expressed in kilograms per tonne of waste for
the complete oxidation of a waste composition C50H100O40 N (air
required for complete oxidation of 1 kg of carbon =11.52 kg/kg and
hydrogen =34.56 kg/kg)
a. 5618 kg/tonne
b. 5518 kg/tonne
c. 5428 kg/tonne
d. 5248 kg/tonne
Solution:
Molecular mass = (50x12) + (100x1) + (40x16) + (1x14)

=1354 Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen

Percentage distribution of the basic element composing the waste

Element % by mass
Carbon (50x12/1354)x100 = 44.3
Hydrogen (100x1/1354)x100 = 7.4
Oxygen (40x16/1354)x100 = 47.3
Nitrogen (1x14/1354)x100 = 1.0
.%
Net available hydrogen not bound as water =7.4% - =1.49%
Assume the air requirement for carbon (11.52 kg/kg) and hydrogen (34.56
kg/kg) [given in question]
The required air
Carbon = (0.443 x 1000)11.52 =5103 kg/tonne
Hydrogen = (0.0149 x 1000)34.56 = 515 kg/tonne
Total =5103 + 515 = 5618 kg/tonne
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6. Leachate is coloured liquid that comes out of
a. Septic tank
b. Sanitary landfill
c. Compost plant
d. Aerated lagoons

7. The process of heating the solid waste and splitting its organic
substance by thermal cracking and condensation is called
a. Gasification
b. Incineration
c. Pyrolysis
d. Pulverization
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8. Liner allows leachate to migrate from landfill
a. True
b. False

9. The principle elements of solid waste are C, H, O,

N and S a. True
b. False

10. WTE results in more CO2 equivalents than

landfilling a. True
b. False
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15) Most important property of geonet for its use in a landfill that helps is collection
of leachate is
a) Strength
b) Transmissivity in horizontal direction
c) Permeability
d) None

Ans: Transmissivity in horizontal direction

16) The model that help in predicating the landfill leachate generation is
a) HELP
b) EASETECH
c) WARM
d) LandGEM

Ans: HELP

17) Volatile fatty acids will be highest in which phase of waste stabilization
a) Methanogenesis
b) Acetogenesis
c) Initial phase
d) Final phase

Ans: Acetogenesis

18) In the absence of ETP at a landfill site which of the following method should be optout.
Mass evaporation
Disposed off to a nearby lake for dilution
Aeration in lined lagoon
Hauled over to ETP using pipeline

Ans: Disposed off to a nearby lake for dilution

19) The biological treatment efficiency of the leachate from a landfill aged 20 years old is
a) High
b) Low
c) Fair
d) Excellent

Ans: Low

20) What is the primary reason to flare the landfill gas?

a) To minimizes the impact from greenhouse gas emission
b) To control landfill gas production
c) To keep away rodents and mice
d) None
 Ans: To minimizes the impact from greenhouse gas emission

16) In the design of a landfill system “what is the purpose of a cap system”
a) Keep landfill gas out
b) To keep leachate in
c) To keep rainwater out
d) To compress daily waste Ans: To

keep rainwater out

17) ‘Potential ultimate uses for the completed site’ is not a factor to be considered insiting a
new potential landfill site for the long term disposal of solid waste
a) True
b) False

Ans: False

8) Welding is a process which connects two geo-membrane

a) True
b) False Ans:

True

9) In a waste stabilization phase, the last phase could potentially be aerobic

a) True
b) False Ans:

True
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Week 10_Assignement_Solutions

1. The most commonly used first order decay

model is a. M(t) =Mo (1- e -kt)
b. M(t) =Mo (e-kt)
c. M(t) =Mo (1+ e-kt)
d. M(t) =Mo (ekt)

2. Identify the relationship between Field Capacity, Evapo-transpiration and

Wilting Point
a. θWP < θFC <θSAT
b. θ > θ >θ
c. θWP < θ FC <θSAT
FC WP SAT
d. θSAT < θWP <θFC
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3. Asphalt concrete contains approximately how much percentage asphalt by

weight.
a. 6%
b. 16%
c. 26%
d. 36%

4. Which of following equation represents the anaerobic decomposition?

a. CaHbOcNd – {(4a+b-2c+3d)/4}H2O→{(4a+b-2c-3d)/8}CH4+{(4a-b+2c+3d)/8}CO2
b. CaHbOcNd – {(4a-b-2c+3d)/4}H2O→{(4a+b-2c-3d)/8}CH4+{(4a-b+2c+3d)/8}CO2
c. CaHbOcNd – {(4a-b-2c+3d)/4}H2O→{(4a+b-2c+3d)/8}CH4+{(4a-b+2c+3d)/8}CO2
d. CaHbOcNd – {(4a-b-2c+3d)/4}H2O→{(4a+b-2c-3d)/8}CH4 +{(4a-b-2c+3d)/8}CO2
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5. Waste generators who generate more than 20 tons or more in one day or
300 tons per project in a month should segregate the waste into four
streams such as concrete, soil, steel, wood and plastics, bricks and mortar
a. True
b. False

6. In construction process of a Landfill, Substantial completion means “All

major components of the project have been constructed”.
a. True
b. False
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7. Processing for reuse and deconstruction are the On-Site Management

options for handling C&D Waste.
a. True
b. False

8. Sustainable recycling of C& D Waste will only succeed if performed in a

thought‐out, safe and effective manner.
a. True
b. False

9. Blue Baby Syndrome is caused due to respiration of asbestos

fibers a. True
b. False
10. Recovered aggregate from C&D Waste can be used again in concrete for
simple low level construction buildings
a. True
b. False
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City Week 11

1) The percentage of E-Waste recycled globally, are in the

range of a. 15-20%
b. 20-25%
c. 25-30%
d. 30-35%

21) Which state in India generates highest amount of E-Waste?

a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) West Bengal
d) Himachal Pradesh
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3) Which of the following is not a E-Waste management company

in India a. M/s. Earth Sense Recycle Pvt Ltd.
b. M/s. Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd.
c. M/s Hi- Tech Recycling India Pvt Ltd.
d. M/s Excel recycling India Pvt Ltd.
4) What are the steps followed by a company in management of E-Waste
recycling? a. Collect – Segregate –Transport –Dismantle – Recycle
b. Collect – Segregate ––Dismantle Transport– Recycle
c. Collect – Transport – Segregate – Dismantle – Recycle d.

Collect- Transport – Dismantle – Segregate– Recycle

18) Solid Waste produced during the construction, renovation, or demolition of

buildings, roads, bridges, and other man‐made structures is called C&D waste.
a) True
b) False
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10) In India, Highest per capita waste is being generated in New Delhi
a) True
b) False

10) Exposure to the silver causes Cardiac abnormalities

a) True
b) False
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13) Land filling of E-Wastes can lead to the leaching of lead into the ground water
a) True
b) False

9) C& D waste can be sent to MSW landfill for disposal

a. True
b. False

10) Concrete from construction and demolition waste can be reused in

construction of high rise building
a. True
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b. False