Code No: EVE- 130 USN: | Tr JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, : (AUTONOMOUS) MYSORE — 570 006 Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum 1 Semester M. Tech. Degree ~ Semester End Examination (SEE), Janua) 2011 Name of the Paper Setter: Dr M. Mahadevaswamy WASTEWATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING Max. Marks: 100 Date: QO-}- LO0J2 Duration: 3 Hours Time: 2 13 5 Day: Branch: Environmental Engineering Note: Answer all the questions. Assume any suitable missing data. 1.,Q Discuss the various characteristics of domestic wastewater and their importance in the design of wastewater treatment units. 10 b) Explain briefly the unit operations and unit processes as applied to domestic wastewater treatment. 10 OR a) What do you mean by flow equalization? Explain with flow diagrams for in-line and off-line equalization. 10 b) In bio-kinetic studies, how do you determine substrate utilization rate (Rs), Yield co-efficient (Y) and decay co-efficient (K,). Explain. 10 2. a) Deduce an expression for calculating the settling velocity of a discrete particle 10 ina liquid suspension. b) Estimate the weight of net solid sludge produced per day in an activated sludge aeration system in which influent BOD is reduced from 250 mg/l to 30 me/l. The flow rate, Q= 4000 m°/day, aeration tank volume = 700 m’ and MLVSS = 3000 mg/l. Assume Y = 0.5, Ky=0.09/day. Also compute @c and FM. 10Code No: EVE -130 - we 3, a) Design a Grit chamber for a flow of 10 MLD and the diameter of the grit particle is 0.2 mm. Assume any suitable missing data, Draw the profile of parabolic section of the grit channel. 20 OR a) Explain the following: (i) Monod’s equation (ii) Haldane’s equation 10 b) Deduce an expression for the design of batch and continuous stirred tank reactor configuration. 10 a) List and discuss various types of settling phenomena involved in a sedimentation. tank of a wastewater treatment system. 10 b) Explain briefly about different process modifications in activated sludge process and their operational characteristics. 10 a) Bring-out the difference between: (i) Stabilization pond and aerated lagoon. (ii) Aerobic and anaerobic sludge digestion. b) Deisgn a trickling filter using the empirical methed of data: Sewage flow = 5000m3/day ; Raw settled sludge = 200 mg/l = 1000kg/day s| 12 f ten states for the following Filter depth = 1.8 m; Media = 7.5 to 10 cm diameter stones. 08 OR a) Witha flow diagram explain the process of removal of phosphorous from wastewaters by biological methods. 10 c) Explain the following: 10 () Two pit latrines. (ii) Need for advanced wastewater treatment eee eer ences PRISE i“ tre X Cer yer"ves HO USN: JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA. S. J. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS), MYSORE 570 006 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ' SEMESTER M. TECH. (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING) SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS MARCH 2013 EVE110 APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY Name of the paper setters: Dr. B, SHIVAMURTHY é& Dr. T.H.UDAYASHANKARA DURATION : 3Hours, 2 bg SPM Max Marks: 100 ate 2 Lola Note: Answer All Questions. All Questions carry Equal Marks Draw Neat Sketches 1 a) Distinguish between the following, (i) Reversible and Irreversible reactions (ii) Motarity and Normality b) (i) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between HyCzO« and KMnOx in HSOx medium (ii) Balance the following ionic reaction Fe® +-Cr07° +H" Fe + Cr? +H0 (446) 2.a) What are Ion-selective electrodes? With the principle involved explain the experimental method of determining pH using glass electrode. b) What is buffer index? How much NaOH in mol/L is required to increase the pH by 0.1 unit fora buffer mixture containing 0.1 inole of acetic acid and 0.20 mole of sodium acetate in one litre? Given that K,=1.8x10% and Ky=10", (644) 3 a) How hydrophilic colloids differ from hydrophobic colloids? b) Explain Tyndall effect and Brownian movement c) Distinguish between coagulant and protective colloid (44442) 4 a) What is colorimetry? State and explain the laws of colorimetry. b) Explain the colorimetric estimation of Iron by Phenolphthalein method. (6+4) oR ‘What is chromatograph)? With a neat sketch explain the principle and working of gas chromatography.\ 5 a) Define BOD and give the requirements that must be complied with in order to obtain reliatsle BOD results. b) The following data were obtained in the analysis of an industrial waste. After 5 days of inc ubation at 20°C, the residual DO in blank was 7.8 mg/L and in a 0.5% dilution of the waste was 2.8mg/L. Calculate 5 day BOD and ultimate BOD (Assume K'=0.2/day). (6+4) OR a) Define COD and explain the method of determining COD of waste water indicating the role of AgSO« and HgSOx b) 25 cm’ of an effluent sample consumed 12.5 cm? of 0.25N KzCr0; for complete oxidation . Calculate the COD of the effluent sample (Eq.wt of KxCr.0;=49). : (6+4) 6. Write notes on any two of the following, a) Residual chlorine and Break point chlorination, b) Fluoridation and Defluoridation c) Electrical double layer and Zeta potential d) Importance of environmental chemistry in the field environmental engineering (5+5) 7. Describe briefly the importance of microbiology in environmental engineering OR List various types of microscopes and explain their applications. (10) 8. Define algae. Explain briefly the metabolism of algae (10) 9. Draw a typical bacterial cell and describe the major components and their functions OR aye A _ Explain the role of enzymes in bacterial biodegradation. (10) Mee (10) ‘es and their causative organisms S09! Lodi B hemadial mieons Koln 10. List any four water borne diseas' todo, Fagin p rent wwUSN: Te SS JSS MAHAVIDYA PEETHA S. J. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS), MYSORE 570 006 EVE 163 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | SEMESTER M.TECH. (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING) 2013 u- 32-2013 SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS EVE 163 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (ELECTIVE) Name of the Paper Setter : Prof. K.S. Lokesh Duration: 3 Hours 2 (o S pm Max. Marks : 100 Note: Answer ALL Questions All Questions carry Equal Marks Draw Neat Sketches 1. Outline the Goals and Objectives. of Safety Policy in India. 05+ 05 OR State’Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions according to Heinrich 05 +05 2. State & discuss the importance of Basic Principles of Safety. 05 + 05 OR Explain briefly the. Human Error and Combination Theory. 05 +05 3. Suggest the Goris ee of Accident Investigation Team and briefly list the role and Ltespionsi iii, of each team member. 05+ 05 cade. OR Explain the HAZOP-at a wo fe place with an example, Why jis it to be carried out ? Te ag es 05 + 05 4. Write an explanatory note on the following: (i) Indian OSH Acts (ii) Heinrich’s Safety Triangle 05 +05 : OR - Write a note on Ergonomic Injuries - causes and prevention. 04 +065. Discuss the neeed for Mock Drill in an Emergency Response Planning. 10 OR . Name the potential hazards in construction industry and suggest appropriate remedial measures for the same. 04 + 06 6. Explain the possible hazards _& their contfol in a Petroleum Refinery. . Os + 7. Write briefly on ISO 14000 Series and health hazards in a Wastewater Treatment Plant. 05 + 05 8. Name the common diseases and their impacts at a work place, Suggest remedial measures to control the spread of diseases 04 + 06 9. Write brief notes on (i) Health Emergency Plan (ji) Product Safety. 05 + 05 10.What is Fire Emergency? State DOs and DON'Ts during Fire Emergency. “02 +04 +04 oe qe nt oy ae aoe OS ei oe os yerCode No: EVE- 130 JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA. ‘SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MYSORE ~ 570 006 a An autonomous Institution under Visvesvaraya Technological University, First semester M.Tech. Degree LS- L013 somester End Examination (SEE), January 2013 Belgaum Branch : Environmental Engineering ‘Name of the Paper Setter: Dr M. Mahadevaswamy Title of the Paper: WASTEWATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING > Duration: 3Hours Time: 1 ts ¢ ¢™ Max. Marks: 10 Instructions to the Candidates: Answer all the questions. Assume any siitable missing data. QNo. Marks 1. List the important factors that must be selected for evaluating the unit operations and processes. Discuss. OR with a flow sheet explain functions of various unit operations and processes involved in treating the domestic wastewater. 10 2. Discuss the importance of fluctuations in flow rate and pollutant mass loading on the design of wastewater treatment. 10 10 3. Determine the value of K, Ks, ims Y and Kg using the following data derived from bench-scale activated sludge process reactor with-out recycling. 10 No. So (mg/l). S (mg) @=6. (Days) X (mg vssil) BODs ee 300 7 32 128 2. 300 13 2.0 125 3. 300 18 16 133 4 300 30 Md 129 ones 300 41 Ll 121 oR With equations explain the salient features of batch and continuous stirred tank reactors. - 104. Design a grit chamber for an average flow of 20 MLD. The size of the grit particle to be removed is 0.3 mm. Assume any suitable missing data. 10 Compute the dimensions of a rectangular settling tank to remove suspended flocculant particles from the average wastewater flow of 15,000 m'/day. A column test indicate that an over flow rate of 40.m°/day will produce satisfactory removal of suspended floc at 3.5 m depth. , Assume suitable 10 design criteria. oR A town is having a sewage flow of 20 MLD. Design an activated sludge process unit using the data given below: = 120m'/day 3,600 mg/l 9,000 mg/L = 3.5 Hours Sludge wasting flow (Qw) Biomass concentration in the reactor (x) Retumed sludge concentration aX) Hydraulic retention Time (HRT) Compute: (@) Mean cell residence time (®) Recirculation ratio R, neglecting the effluent bidmass. (©) Volume of the activated sludge process unit required. 10 Distinguish between: (@) Flocculent settling and hindered settling. (®) Monod’s equation and Michaelis Menten equation. 10 Discuss the activated sludge process and their modifications as applied to 10 domestic wastewater treatment. OR List the various empirical equations generally being adopted for the design of Trickling filter, Discuss. 10 With a sketch explain the sludge digestion process. Also discuss about microbiology involved, operating and design parameters. 10 Explain briefly with a flow sheet the de-nittification along with chemical 10 equations. OR Design a septic tank along with a soak pit for a population of 25 persons. ‘Assume the cleaning interval as 1.5 years and detention time of 12 hours. 10 . Write short notes on: - @) Facultative pond 10 (b) Rotating biological contactor disc. HeeVE 110 USN: 4 . JSS MAHAVIDYA PEETHA S. J. College of Engineering (autonomous), Mysore 570 006 Department of Environmental Engineering I semester M.Tech. (Environmental Engineering) Semester End Examinations January 2014 Applied Environmental Chemistry and Microbilogy Name of the Paper Setter: Dr B. Shivamurthy and Ms Savitha Ulavi Duration : 3 Hours [6- [-20ly 2S pm Max. Marks : 100 Note: Answer ALL Questions All Questions carry Equal Marks Draw Neat Sketches L._ a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the following redox reactions (i) Reaction of KMnO, with FeSO, in H2SO4 medium (ii) Reaction of KxCr,07 with FeCl, in HCI medium b) Distinguish between rate and rate constant of a chemical reaction and derive the expression for the equilibrium constant of a reversible reaction. (446) OR a) Distinguish between the following () Reversible and Irreversible reactions (i) Molarity and Normality (iii) Oxidation and Reduction b) A water sample is not alkaline to phenolphthalein. However, when the water sample is titrated against 0.02N HCl using methylorange indicator consumed 2.5m. Calculate the type and extent of alkalinity. (6+4) 2. a) Define specific conductance and explain the experimental method of determining specific conductance. How the specific conductance data is correlated with dissolved salt of water sample? b) The specific conductance of water sample containing CaCl, was found to be 300x10° mho at 25°C. Calculate the amount of CaCl, in mg/L. Given that the equivalent ionic conductance of calcium and chloride ions are 59.5 and 76.3 mho-cm? respectively at 25°C. (6+4)OR a) What are ion-selective electrodes? With the principle involved explain the experimental method of determining pH using glass electrode. b) A buffer solution has been prepared by adding 0.Imole/L of acetic acid and ae of sodium acetate. The pH of the buffer mixture has been adjusted to pH 5.0 by additing NaOH. How much NaOH in mol/L is required to increase the pH to — 4) 5 a) What are colloids? How Lyophobic colloids differ from Lyophillic colloids. b) Distinguish between BOD and COD. Why BOD and COD values for the same water sample are different? (446) a) Give the environmental significance of DO. With the reasons involved explain winkler’s method of determining DO. ») Distinguish between BOD and COD. Why BOD and COD values for the same water sample are different? (6+4) OR a) Explain the experimental method of determing COD of an industrial effluent indicating the role of Ag,SOx and Hg SOs. b) The following data were obtained in the analysis of waste water sample. After S-days of incubation at 20°C, the residual oxygen in blank was 7.8mg/L and in a 0.1% dilution of the waste was 2.8mg/L. Calculate 5-day BOD and ultimate BOD. (+4) . a) State and explain Lambert's law and Beer's law. b)Give the environmental significance of iron and explain the colorimetric estimation of iron by orthophenanthraline method. (4+6) Discuss how the knowledge of Microbiology is essential for achieving sustainable development (10) OR Explain the classification of bacteria based on cell shape, locomotion, physiology and mode of nutrition and staining (oy| ical and Electron 7. Define the term ‘Refractive Index’ and clearly distinguish between optical 208% 1 Microscopy. _ list the factors 8. Explain in brief ‘Microbial Remediation of Pesticides’ and also list (10) influencing degradation oR A . : jing techniques. Why are micro-organisms stained? Discuss in brief the various staining technial (10) 7 .d’s model 9. List mathematical models that describe bacterial growth rate and explain Mono (10) as applied to batch reactor. 10. Explain in brief. (@__ Potential use of Fungi in wastewater treatment 545 Gi) Nutritional Requirements of Bacteria Gt)code: EVE- 120 usta ml il L| ISS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA S. J COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS), MYSORE - 570-006 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | SEMESTER M.TECH. (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING) SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS - JANUARY 2014 WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY = [g.J- 201+ Name of Paper Setter: Prof, S. MAHESH Duration: 3 Hours Lucenm Max. Marks: 100 Note: (a) Answer ALL questions. (b) All questions carry equal Marks. (c) Draw neat sketches using pencil. 4 Write notes on ‘Proactive’ and ‘Reactive’ approaches to water quality 10 2 Mention prominent geological mineral constituents associated with ground 10 water quality parameters for: (i) nitrates, (i) Fe, (ii) As, & (Wv) F. and associated BIS drinking water quality standards. oR 2 Write water quality parameter description pertaining to ‘Color’ and ‘Alkalinity’. 10 3 Write good notes on ‘Design process of water treatment systems’. 10 4. Ina Table, provide an exhaustive list of ‘design parameters useful in the design 10 of canal intakes. OR 4 Design a cascade aerator to accommodate water flow of 50 MLD. The 10 head requirement is ~2.0 m. The detention time in the stilling basin/launder is 60 s. The launders, channels and pipes are to be designed for 20% over load, while other units are to be designed for average flow. With a neat pencil sketch, explain the working principle of a “Parshall flume’ 10 with equations.ically treated 10 6 Water containing excess arsenic and turbidity was ee dames using iron electrodes. The sludge obtained showed ees fai ind the terminal of 1.2 mm on a particle analyzer with specific gravity of z temperature, settling velocity in the EC treated water at 27°C. At 27 eee is 8.51 X mass density of water, p, is 996.516 kgim?, and dynamic viscosiy H 10° Pas. The kinematic viscosity v is 0.854 x 10° m/s ws z ators’, for 10 §& Provide range of values prescribed in the design of ‘Clari-floccu! Velocity parameters: Detention time, SWD, weir loading, Inlet velocity of flow, Ve! Of flow in launder, and Power requirement. ign of 10 19 10 Write TEN important ‘design criteria’ and its values governing the desi RSFs, intended for use in designing rapid sand filters. A filer is backwashed at 42m/h at 21°C. Find whether a 0.2mm sized sand 10 Particle gets washed away in to the troughs from the filter. Take, 1 = 0.00086 kg/m.s; pw = 996.6 kg/m®, and py = 2600 kg/m? OR Write a neat pencil diagram showing - Chlorine residual as a function of 10 chlorine added showing ‘Break point’. Design and draw the sectional view of the defluoridation plant to serve one 10 village and one hamlet nearby, for a total population of 800. Water is to be supplied at the rate of 50Lpcd. The detention time in the defluoridation unit is 2.1 hours. Maximum daily demand is 1.5 times the actual demand Write brief notes on ‘Methods for removal of trace contaminants from water’. 10 OR Feed water in to an RO unit contains 2050mg/L of TDS with a flow of 100MLD. 10 The design TDS concentration of permeate is to be within 350mg/L (0.35kgim*). The net pressure across the membranes is 40 atm. The membrane manufacturer provides that the membrane has a water flux coefficient of 1.9 x 10° s/m and a solute mass transfer rate of 1.2 x 10° mis. Find the area of membrane required. If the area woks out o be very large, then blending a small quantity of feed water to the product water may be required to reduce the membrane area. XXXJSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA. SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MYSORE ~ 570 006 An autonomous Institution under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum First semester M. Tech. Degree Semester End Examination (SEE), January 2014 Qo-[- dole Branch : Environmental Engineering Name of the Paper Setter: Dr M. Mahadevaswamy Title of the Paper: WASTEWATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING Duration: 3Hours Time: 9. he gen Max. Marks: 100 Instructions to the: Answer all the questions. Assume any suitable missing data. Candidates All questions carry equal marks. @.No. Marks 9 Discuss the objectives of wastewater treatment. Define unit operation and unit process 10 2. Discuss the importance of fluctuations in flow rate and pollutant mass loading on 10 the design of wastewater treatment. OR List the various types of reactors used in wastewater treatment. Also deduce an 10 expression for the design of completely mixed reactor. a) Domestic wastewater passing through a continuous flow stirred tank reactor (CFSTR) with an initial BODs of 380 mg/I and the flow rate is 2.2 MLD. ‘The effluent BOD; has to be maintained to 100 mg/l. Take the reaction rate constant as 0.3 day”'. Determine the volume of the reactor. b) The BODs of the domestic wastewater of a town at 20°C is 320 mg/l, determine the 3 day BOD at 27°C, at which the reaction rate constant is 0.4 day". Assume the reaction rate constant ‘k’ (base e) as 0.22 day"' at 20°C. 05 Explain the design procedure for a screening unit to be provided to a sewage treatment plant. Also draw the plan and sectional elevation of the screening unit. 10 05 OR Design a grit chamber for a sewage flow of 10 MLD and the size of the grit to be removed is 0.2 mm. 10 5. What are class -I and class -II Sedimentation? Derive an expression for settling velocity of the particle in water, 106. Distinguish between: a) Suspended and attached growth system- b) Aerobic and anaerobic system. What is meant by Activated Sludge Process? With the hel explain the working principle of Activated Sludge Process. Design a facultative waste stabilization pond to treat 2 MLD flow of sewage having BODs of 220 mg/l. Desired effluent BODs is 30 mg/l. Assume the BOD removal rate constant as 0.10 d" at 20°C. The water temperate’ during summer and winter are 35°C and 15°C, respectively Individual pond area and depth should not be more than 3 hectares and 1.5 m, respectively. 10 8, With a sketch explain the sludge digestion process. Also discuss about microbiology involved, operating, and design parameters. 10 10 ip of a neat diagram, 10 x OR Explain briefly the nitrification and de-nitrification processes with chemical equations. 10 the working principle of a septic tank and soak pit as 10 . With a sketch explain applied to rural community waste disposal. 10. Explain the following: a) Rotating Biological Contactors, 10 b) Sludge Thickeners. OR With a graphical representation explain the hy continuous flow stirred tank reactor and arbitrary reactor. ° ydraulic characteristics of plug flow, 10ISN = EVE 163 u & JSS MAHAVIDYA ey MYSORE 570 006 S. J. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONO! RING DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL, ENGINEE! ENGINEERING) | SEMESTER M.TECH. (ENVIRONMENTAL SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS JANUARY 2014 EVE 163 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (ELECTIVE) Name of the Paper Setter : Prof. K.S. Lokesh Oe aoe Duration : 3 Hours ale Sem Note: Answer'ALL Questions All Questions carry Equal Marks Draw Neat Sketches Max. Marks : 100 1. Explain the damage level relationship with the help of a neat diagram Identify the focal theme involved in it 04 + 04 + 02 OR State Heinrich’s Unsafe Conditions that cause of accidents at a work place. 10 Explain the Accident Investigation Process. State its importance. 08 + 02 OR On what principles the Ergonomics works? Briefly explain Visual Ergonomics with the help of a neat sketch. 03 + 04403 3. Describe the process of Job Hazard Analysis with an example. 10 OR Write briefly on (i) Human Error Theory (ii) Peterson's Model 05 +05 4. identify and suggest the preventive measures for the associated hazards in Pharmaceutical Industry. ‘ OR 05 + 05 List the potential hazards in a Food Processing | prevented? 9 Industry. How are they 0s + List the probable hazards at a construction si . ‘ measures for them. ite. State the remedial 05 + 05 aOR Write explanatory notes on (i) Product Safety (ii) ISO 14000 Series 05 + 0S 6. How is Industrial Fire tackled? Explain. 10 7. Name common work place diseases and recommend their preventive measures. 04 + 06 8. Explain the Right to Know Laws and its importance at work places. 10 9. Briefly discuss the safety considerations need to be addressed in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. Oooo 10. Discuss the role of (i) Personal Protective Equipment & (ii) Emergency Response Plan 05 + 05Name of the Paper Setter: Dr. B. Shivamurthy & Ms. Savitha Durati usn_ [ LET) & JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGI (AUTONOMOUS), MYSORE 570 006 NEERING Under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | Semester M.Tech, Degree (Environmental Engineering) Semester End Examinations January 2015 APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY Ulavi :3Hours Time: 2:00 to §:00 pm Max. Marks: 100° Note: All Questions are compulsory and earry equal marks 1 a) @ (i) Gi) b) 9) a) b) b) Distinguish between the following: Oxidising agent and Reducing agent Reversible and Irreversible reactions Rate and Rate constant Write the balanced chemical reaction involved between Potassium dichromate and ferrous sulphate in sulphuric acid medium Complete and balance the following ionic reaction MnOx"+ C2047 +H? —> oR Define molarity and normality. Calculate normality and molarity of potassium dichromate solution containing 24.5 g per litre What is the Hardness of a water sample which consumed 22.5 ml of 0.012M EDTA per 100 ml? 100ml of alkaline water sample consumed 4.Sml of 0.02N acid till phenolphthalein end-point and another 4.Sml of the same acid till methyl orange end-point. What is the type and extent of alkalinity? Define specific conductance, Explain the experimental method of determining specific conductance and how specific conductance data is correlated with dissolved salt content of water sample? The resistance of 0.01N KCl and a water sample containing MgSO, when placed in a conductivity cell were found to be 1000 and 3600 ohms respectively at 25 °C. What is the approximate concentration of MgSOg in mg/L’ (specific conductance of 0.01N KCI = 0.001418 Mho/em & Equivalent conductance of Mg’* and SO,” ions are 53.1 and 80.0 Mho-cm? respectively) OR jate: 12/01/2015 06 02 02 06 02 02 05 0510 a) b) a) b) ° ¢ involved explain the — 06 electrode . of a buffer solution 04 acetate per litre. ¢ electrodes? With the principl experimental method of determining pH tatter Fedex Define buffer index and calculate the burr oe ogium containing 0.2 mole of acetic acid an‘ 0,1 mo What are Ion Selective a Given the K, = 1.75 x 10° and Kw= 10 «_aicate the role of Zeta 06 Discuss the theory of electrical double layer and indicate Potential in destabilization of colloids He ed in the 04 State Schulze-Hardy rule. Give the mechanism involv destabilization of colloids by Fe(IIl) and ith the reactions involved 06 Give the environmental significance of 0 inetd explain the method of determining DO by Winkler m™ : oO 04 When an industrial effluent was subjected to BOD. test, the eee after 5-days of incubation in blank and 0.1% dilution of tte We found to be 7.8 and 2.8 mp/L respectively. Calculate 5-day Ultimate BOD (Assume k= 0.28/day) 04 State and-explain Lambert’s Law and Beer’s Law Explain. the colorimetric method of determining iron bY 110-06 orthophenanthroline method OR Write notes on any two of the following . Break-point chlorination 05 Calomel electrode 95 Adsorption isotherms Discuss the Environmental applications of microbiology 10 OR Define the term ‘resolving power’. Explain briefly the classification of 10 Microscope. Discuss the responses generated in Starvation phase and prove 4+6 mathematically Log Phase of Bacterial growth curve represents Exponential growth rate List the major divisions or taxonomic groups of Algae and Explain in brief 446 Bio-chemical methods of controlling Algae OR Why is fungi referred as Fox Fire/Faity Fire? Discuss the possibilities of 347 using fungi as heavy metal adsorbent What is ‘Bio concentration Factor’? Discuss role of microbes in Heavy 10 metal degradation Write short notes on 10 a. Nature of Viruses b. Faecal sterol as Biomarker of pollution (5x2)e120 USN: / S&S JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA S. J. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS), MYSORE 570 006 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | SEMESTER M.TECH. DEGREE (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING) SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS JANUARY 2015 WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY Max. Marks : 100 Name of the Paper Setter : Dr. D. Istalingamurthy Date : 14.01.2015 Duration : 3 Hours Time 2:00 — 5:00 PM Note : All questions carry equal marks Assume any missing data suitably 1. List the objectives and functions of different water treatment facility. 10 2. State different water quality standards & give BIS for the following Parameters a.lron b, Manganese c. Calcium d. Magnesium e. Flounde 10 oR What is an intake structure? Name types of intake. List the factors which govern the location of an intake structure. 10 3. Define aeration. With the help of the equations briefly explain the two film thecry. 10 4. Explain sedimentation phenomenon. Outline types of settling and mention the design considerations. 40 OR State the important equations ‘used to calculate the settling velocity of the particles. Design a rectangular sedimentation to treat 3780 m® /day. Make necessary assumptions and sketch the inlet outlet sludge removal arrangement. 10i tion and flocculation With the help of equations, briefly explain the comet nae alae occuring in 4 stages. Name different coagulants will ae and best pH range used in Water treatment. Seer : ed in order to treat 16 million liters of wate is required L of alum dose is req ee. 0 nich will be released Per 5. Determine the quantity of alum requir per day at treatment plant where 12 mg/l Also determine the amount COz gas Ww! treated. oR ation. 10 Define filtration process. List and briefly explain the mechanisms of filtrs What is adsarption? Explain briefly the factors affecting the process 10 of adsorption Explain the role and importance of disinfection in public water supply system. ist the important disinfectants with their chemical formulae. 10 OR Chlorine usage in treatment of 20000 m°/day is 8 kg/day. The residual after 30 minute contact is 0.20 mg/L. Calculate the dosage in mg/L and calculate chlorine demand of the water 10 9. What causes hardness in water? Discuss different types of hardness and their 10 associated risks, 10.Enumerate the special requirements of industrial water treatment and supply 10 oR With the help of a flow diagram briefly explain rural water supply system. 10sade No: EVE> 130 ¢ JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA. ‘ SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, A MYSORE ~ 570 006 i & # autonomous Institution under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum First semester M. Tech. Degree Semester End Examination (SEE), January 2015 nvironmental Engineering Name of the Paper Setter: Dr M. Mahadevaswamy Title of the Paper: WASTEWATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING a Duration: 3 Hours Date: 16.01.2015 Time: 2.00 P-M. to 5.00 P.M. Max. Marks: 10 Instructions to the: Answer all the questions. Assume any suitable missing data. Candidates Linear Graph sheet will be provided. Branch Q.No. Marks L Discuss the importance of characteristics of domestic wastewater and their importance in the design of wastewater treatment units. 10 For the sewage flow rate data given in table, determine in-line storage volume required to equalize the flow rate Time | Average Time Period | Average flowrate ; Period | flowrate (hours) | during time period, ft'/s during time (hours) | period, ft/s Ml 97 Nl 15.0 12 78 12 143 a 23 58 23 13.6 34 46 34 124 45 37 45 115 56 35 5-6 ns 67 42 67 16 78 72 TB 129 89 12.5 89 141 9-10 14.5 9-10 14.1 10-11 15.0 10-11 13.4 TEN 15.2 11-M 122 10 OR Deduce expressions for determining the concentrations of pollutants in batch and continuous stirred tank reactors, as applied to wastewater treatment. 1010. i ived from a lowing data deri ‘i 4. ky using the follos Determine the values of k, kn Hom Y 208 witout recyeling- bench-scale activated sludge proce: Sa So_(mg/) S (mg/l) 300 07 300 1B 300 18 300 30 ~__300 41 10 ing unit ent of design of a screening unit forthe tenn Discuss the various steps involved in the & the screening unit domestic wastewater, Draw the plan and sectional elevation o screening unit. OR Design a grit chamber for a flow of 10 MLD and the diameter 0 Assume any suitable missing data. Explain the following (a) Suspended growth system and attached growth system. ” (b) Flocculent settling and hindered settling Deduce an expression for determining the settling velocity of @ liquid suspension. fthe grit is 0.2 mm. - 10 discrete particle in 2 10 OR With equations explain the following terms: (a) Determination of bio-kinetic constants such as K, and K. (b) Order of reactions. 10 itis proposed to construct a rectangular sedimentation tank for treating the sewage of town to remove suspended solids with an average wastewater flow of 20,000 m’/day. Determine the dimensions of rectangular tank with an over flow rate of 45 MLD and side water depth as 3m, Assume the L: B= 2.5: 1. Take the peak factor as 2.5. 10 Design 2 conventional activated sludge process to treat domestic wastewater using mechanical aeration with the following data: Population = 35,000; Average sewage flow = 180 Iped; BODs of the sewage = 220 mg/l, BOD; removed in primary treatment = 30 %; overall BODs reduction desired = 85 %; yield co-efficient ¥ = 1; Kg= 0.06 d'; Air requirement = 100 im/kg of BODs. Use F/M ratio = 0.35 and MLSS = 2000 g/m’. Check for hydraulic retention time, solid retention time and volumetric ioading. 10 OR Explain with equations the design procedure of first and second stage trickling filters to treat the domestic wastewater of a town. 10 Itis proposed to design a two stage trickling filter for treating @ municipal sewage with average rate of flow of 10,000 m’/day. The BOD; of raw sewage is 400 mg/l, Take the volume of first and second stage filter as 1200 m’ each and filter depth as 2.5 m. Assume the recirculation of each stage filter as 1.35 and treatability factor as 0.9 for domestic wastewaters. Use Rankine’s equation. 10 With flow chart and chemical equations, explain briefly the nitrification and de-nitrification process. OR y) Write short notes on any two of the following: (a) Sludge digestion process. (b) Short circuiting in sedimentation tank. (c) Septic tank 2 10Name of the Paper Setter: Dr UDAYASHANKARA T.H. USN JSS MAHAVIDYAPEE SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Afftated to WAUTONOMOUS), MYSORE - 570 006 iated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum | Semester M.Tech (Environmental Engineering) Degree, Semester End Examination, January- 2015 sntal Engineering Branch: Environmental Engineering Specialization: Environmet - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Duration: 3 Hours Time: 2.00 PM -5.00 PM. Max. Marks: 100 Date 23/01/2015 Answer All Questions. Write neat sketches wherever necessary. All Questions A, 4, 5. Instructions to Candidates carry equal marks. Why OSH is termed cross disciplinary area. List various disciplines of interest and explain briefly, (10) OR Explain in bref the importance of the terms Hazard, Risk, Accident and Exposure. (10) List the goals and objectives of Indian National Policy on Occupational safety Health 2nd environment. (10) With the help of a neat diagram, explain Heinrich’s safety triangle. (10) OR Outline the advantages and disadvantages of Right to Know laws. (10) COutine the health requirements and basic safety measures 2s per factories act of India. (10) Define Accident, State unsafe acts and unsafe conditions as given by Heinrich. Explain with an example. (10) OR List the different theories of accident. Explai useful in predicting workplace accidents? (10) are to be considered in ergonomics studies, state the broader goals of jin each with the help of a neat sketch? How are they List the factors that ergonomics. (10) Outine benefits of performing a job hazard analysis. Discuss basic stages of conducting job hazard analysis. (10) OR Explain Hazard and Operatabilty (HAZOP) process with the help of flow scheme, (10) With the help of a neat sketch, explain the relationship between the important parameters in Fire Triangle. How does a fire triangle differ from fire tetrahedron? (10) Suggest do's and don'ts atthe time of fire in high rise buildings and also list and explain the causes for fire at hom: lems that may lead to fatalities and accidents at a construction site .e, Recommend the preventive measures for the same. (10) OR Identify the major pro! ‘Suggest preventive measures for them. (10) 40, List and explain the common health problems in different types of industries and wastewater treatment plants and also explain how OSHA can take care of these problems. (10)USN: os CI rr MAHAVIDYAPEETHA HAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Affillated to Vie oT ONOMOUS) MYSORE ~ $70 006 [ Semester M.Tech Doe ‘Technological University, Belgaum Namagamestet M-Tech. Degree — Semester End Examination, January - 2016 PPT Tea er Setter: Dr. B. Shivamurthy & Dr. M. Mahadevaswamy IED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY Sampo! Hours Time: 2.00 PM to 5.00 P.M. Max.Marks: 100 ay: Monday Branch:Environmental Engineering Date: 25.01.2016 Course Outcome: Bloom's - Cognitive domain. on T_ Knowledge on 2._Comprehension er 3._Application cos 4. Analysis S._ Evaluation = __ [6 synthesis _ Note: Answer all the questions. Assume any suitable missing data. All questions carry equal marks. PART -A Question Marks COs [QNo. | Cognitive Domain (a) Explain the following with suitable examples: 05 coi (| or on Oxidation and Gxidizing agent. )) Reversible and irreversible reactions. coi 02 (b) What are redox reactions? Write the balanced chemical equation | 05 for the following: (i) Reaction between K,Cr07 and FeCl, in HCI medium. Gi) Reaction between KMnOy and H,C,O. in H)SO. medium, cor joz for @) Define specific conductance and equivalent conductance. | 06 Explain the method of determining specific conductance and how the specific conductance data can be correlated to dissolved salt content of water sample? cot oa (b) A water sample when placed in a conductivity cell with a cell | oq constant of 0.5 Cm” was found to offer a resistance of 1000 Ohm. Assuming that the water sample contains MgCl,, calculate the amount in mg/l. Given, that the equivalent ionic conductances of Mg” and CI are 53.1 and 76.3 Mho-Cm’, respectively. OR co1 02 (a) With the principle involved explain, the experimental method of | 9g determining pH using glass electrode. (b) What are buffers? Indicate the significance of buffer index and calculate the butfer index of a mixture containing 0.1 mole of |” CH;COOH and 0.178 mole of CHsCOONa (K, = 1,75 x 10° and Ky = 10") co1 on: — cos | os o1 (a) What are sols? Distinguish between lyophobic and lyophilic sols. | gq coz 02 (b) State Schutze ~ Hardy rule. Explain the mechanism involved in| og destabilization of colloids by double layer compression, ‘entrapment in precipitate and interparticle bridging. coz [oa oF @) Give the environmental significance of dissolved oxygen and | 05 explain Winkler method of determining DO and give the reactions involved. coz 04 (b) Define BOD and COD. Why BOD and COD analysis give | o3 different results for the same water sample? coz 03 (©) A sample of wastewater incubated for S-days at 20°C showed a | gy BOD of 208 mg/l. Calculate the ultimate BOD. (assume k’ = 0.25 per day). che indicating (2) Explain the experimental method of determining COD indicating - ° the role of AgSO, and HgSOy. 7 (b) Calculate the theoretical oxygen demand of wastewater sample Ge o containing 230 my of fommaldchyde and 10D mg of phenol per | 98 litre [coz | os 03 () State Lambert's Law and Beer's Law. Explain colorimetric 06 method of determining iron by Orthophenanthroline method. co2 02 (b) With a schematic diagram explain in brief the atomic 04, absorption spectrometric method to determine trace organics. PART -B COs | QNo. | Cognitive ‘Question ‘Marks Domain cos | 06 1 With @ graphical representation explain the growth rate curve of | 10 bacteria in a batch reactor configuration and discuss its importance in Environmental Engineering, cos 07 OL Explain briefly the characteristics and classification of Algae. 10 Discuss any one method of controlling algae, cos | 08 03 Determine the value of K, Ks, tinny Y and Ky using the following data | 10 derived from bench-scale reactor studies of Activated Sludge Process with-out recycling. Initial Substrate | Reactor effluent | HRT | Biomass 1 Concentration | Concentration | “@" in | Concentration ‘S," mgh ‘S' mg days |X" mgt 300 7 32 128 300 13 2.0 125 300 Lt 16 133 300 20 ul 129 300 41 ul 11 _| OR co3 04 (a) Deduce a generalized Bio-kinetic equation which shows 07 the relationship between Specific growth rate, Decay cs o1 co-efficient and Substrate depletion rate. ta ! (b)_Write the classification of Fungi with a flow sheet diagram,cos cos co4 09 03 03 04 In an en: i 7 Predict the wit eastion, derive an expression which can be used to Foe uesttate concentration with time in a batch reactor Monet If the maximum reaction rate value is 53 mg/l—m and the substrage att is 180 mp/t, determine the time required to reduce ' Concentration form 2880 mg/l to 30 mg/l. OR en catalyst and enzyme. What are the roles of zymetic reactions? Also discuss how an enzyme (2) Distinguish betwe ©o-factor in en: activity occurs. (b) Bacterial analysis for surface water yielded the following results for the standard confirmative test for total Coliform. Determine the Coliform density (MPN) using Thomas Method Nos. of | Sample | Nos. of | Nos. of -ve tubes | collection | _+ve tubes tubes 5 10.00 04 o1 4 1.00 03 1 2 0.10 02 00, 4 0.01 o1 03 10 co4 cos 10 03 02 What is bioremediation? List the technologies being adopted for bioremediation for wastewater as well as for contaminated soil and explain with sketches. OR Write a brief note on: (a) Characteristics of Virus. (b) Chemical and antibiotic resistant microbes 10 10é. No: EVE 120 ae USN Beles isis 8 JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Under ve AUTONOMOUS) MYSURU ~ 570 00 - Inder Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi ' Semester M.Tech. Degree Semester End Examinations, January 2016 Branch: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING NAME OF THE PAPER SETTER: DR. D. ISTALINGAMURTHY EVE 120: PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROCESSES FOR WATER TREATMENT Date: 27:01.2016 Max Marks:100 Time: 2:00.pm to 5:00 pm Day: Wednesday Duration:3 Hours Instructions to the Candidates: * Answer All 10 questions * All questions carry Equal Marks * Assume any missing data suitably Course Objective (CO) |. The course emphasizes on Design considerations of various unit operations and processes of Water treatment facilities. The student gains in depth knowledge of designing various treatment units and processes. Course Objectives (Cos) cot Explain the inter-relationship between water quality parameters ' and plant sizing hydraulics and layout. Design intake structures. | coz Learn Aeration, Sedimentation, Coagulation And Flocculation | processes. Able To Explain Setting Questions. Tube Settlers And | | Pulsators i | cos Design Filter Units Along with Filter Backwash System. Analyze Chemistry Of Disinfection And To Know The Kinetics Of Disinfection. Understand Adsorption Process And Apply The Knowledge Of Isotherms co4 Learn and design various miscellaneous treatment processes such as softening, fluoridation/defluoridation. Able to know the importance and removal of trace organics. cos Relate generation of chemical sludge and its management Describe the norms and different rural water supply schemes. Explain need for industrial water quality requirements. . 4ee Questions @ Tcos | Cognitive | i S| Domain | Water a ers Objectives and Functions of the 10 1. | COt | Knowledge | treatment processes ap of Figure Explain 2 eel: ith the help f fine Correct Dose? with the ‘osage | O the Determination of CEH a oapperas Knowledge | Coagulant. Determine ire required per year, to 2. |co2 (Fe(so4) 7H,0] and the Lit re ae coppers i Analysis q | : treat 5 million liters per day. If 5 mg of ” consumed with Lime in a coagulation basin. ; List thei i uired for the List the important Design Aspects req design of Rapid Gravity Sand iter. Determine the 3. | CO3 | Application | 63 of rapid gravity sand filter units require a treating 5 X10° liters for day supply of a Town. ods List the miscellaneous water treatment meth 10 4 | C04 | Knowledge | Elan any one of them in detail vedas J With the help of the flow Diagram Explain Norms an 5. | COS | Knowledge | «hemes of Rural water supply scheme. 10 PART-B Q. | COs | Cognitive Questions Marks No Domain 6 With the help of flow Chart describe and Enumerate 10 CO1 | Knowledge | Salient Features of Water Treatment and Supply Scheme OR 10 CO1 | Analysis | Define intake works? Classify and list the design aspects the same 7 What is Aeration Process? with the help of the 10 C02 | Knowledge | equations Explain the same OR What is sedimentation process? List the important 10 co2 Analysis | Equations used to calculate the velocity of discrete particles 8. What is filtration Process? Enumerate troubles that 08 | Knowledge | occur during the operation of rapid sand filer ana give} 10 comparative details between slow sand filter and rapid sand filter. 4 2 10co3 co3 co4 Analysis between them. oR pee Defi . ine adsorption process? Classify and differentiate Application Knowledge OR Wat is disinfection of water? List the important ‘ethods of the disinfection and disinfectants Bacteriological testing of a water sample for Escherichia coli are as follows. Four positives in 5 samples of 10 ml portion Three positives in 5 samples of 1 ML portion One positive in 5 samples of 0.1 ml portion. Calculate MPN. Comment on result How is hardness caused? Classify and list the removal methods. Outline effects of hardness. 10 cos cos | Knowledge Application What is Water Environmental Explain the ne requirements. Tieatment Plant Residue? List and explain the management of the same Engineering practice. oR ed for indust ‘State the standards for in trial water quality 1 boiler water.. EVEI30 EET pre usn: JSSMAHAVIDYAPEETA g SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING a (autonomous) MYSURU — 570 006 r Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi I Semester M. Tech. Degree Semester End Examination - January 2016 M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering Name of the Paper Setter: Dr. B. Manoj Kumar EVE 130: DESIGN OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Duration: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100 Day: Friday Date:29.01.2016 Instructions to the Candidates: (1) PART A is compulsory (2) PART B has internal choice (3) Assume any missing data suitably Course Obje e ic diagrams for The course emphasizes on design criteria, design equations, Kinetics, hydrauli tment systems. It also deals with the design of unit operations and processes for wastewater tre2! biological sludge handling and treatment, Discusses the import and natural and constructed wetlands. ‘ance of rural sanitation systems Course Outcomes (COs) Student will be able to CO EVE130-1 Explain the need illustrate reactor types in wa: the treatment scheme throug! COEVE130 -2 Understand and apply the design principles and criteria in designing units such as screen, grit chamber, primary settling tank. Establish biokinetic constants in the engineering design of wastewater treatment processes. COEVE130 - 3 Describe the desig wastewater treatment COEVE130- 4 Emphasize the need for sludge sep facilities for biological sludge handling at COEVE130- 5 Miustrate wastewater treatment systems for rural areas Explain the applicability of natural systems for treatment of wastewater. for wastewater treatment, categorize the wastewater based on characteristics, ‘stewater treatment, explain the basic concept of mass balance; plan fn flow diagram and hydraulic profile. design the suspended and attached growth biological in criteria and tivated sludge process, trickling filter, UASB, RBC. systems like a aration, thickening and volume reduction. Design the ind treatment of biological sludge.concentration of less than 20 mg/L. Influent wastewater temperature is 20 °C and VSS is negligible, MLVSS Questions _ PART A, and biological 10 TT EVE [Knowledge alist te significant physical Rene ain the 0 | & parameters to characterize wastewater, PT water 1” [Comprehension _| significance of Solids, BOD and NTH 10 FT EVE TGomprehension ] With a neat diagram explain why and Wir ey 0- | & equalization tank willbe provided ina treatment 7 2 | Analysis ‘Also explain how equalization tank size wil be 425°" 3 EVE | Comprehension | With equations explain the following: (a) Set sr} * 130- (b) Food to Microorganisms Ratio; (6) Mean Cell 2 Residence Time; (4) Specific growth rate and (e) Yiel efficient . - 16 J EVE | Comprehension | With reference to trickling filters explain the removal 130- | & mechanism, classification and NRC equation for 3 | Analysis determining the efficiency of low rate and high rate trickling filters. 3 [EVE | Evaluation Design a septic tank for a hostel block with 450 students. | 06 (@)_ | 130 ‘The per capita rate of water supply is 135 LPCD. Assume 5 detention period as 24 hours and sludge generation rate as 0.15 LPCD. 5 (| Comprehension CDexplain the features of constructed wetlands. 04 PART B 6 [EVE | Analysis Why do wastewater flow rates fluctuate? With a neat figure | 10 130- | & explain how would you expect the variation in the 1 Comprehension _| wastewater flow rates in a community? OR 7 [EVE | Knowledge List the principal types of reactors used in wastewater 10 130- | & treatment. With equations explain the materials mass 1 Comprehension | balance for the tracer around continuous flow stirred tank reactor. EVE | Evaluation Design a screen chamber to treat a maximum flow of 0.15 | 10 130- | & m/s of domestic wastewater. Assume flow through + 2 | Synthesis velocity as 0.75 m/s, width to depth ratio as 1.5:1, bar size is 10 mm x 50 mm with a clear opening of 25 mm, screening quantity is 0.0015 m'/ML. Check for flow through velocity using Manning's equation considering Manning's roughness co-efficient as 0.013. OR 9 [EVE [Knowledge List the modifications of activated sludge process. Explain | 10 130- | & with a neat diagram the operational phases of SBR for 3 | Comprehension _| nutrient and organic content removal from wastewater. 10 | EVE | Evaluation Design a continuous-flow stirred-tank activated sludge 10 130- | & process to treat 0.25 m’/s of settled wastewater having 250 3 Synthesis mg/L of BODs and the effluent is to have BODs concentration is 3500 mg/L, return sludge concentration 10,000 mg/L of suspended solids, SRT value is 10 days. isThe effluent contai ae ins 21 mg/L of biological soli % is biodegradable, Take Y vale 05" ae valu 1¢ as 0.06 per day and MLVSS to MLSS as 0.8. Also calculate observed yi sludge and HRT. yield, mass of volatile waste activated OR : Describe the rer ‘moval methanism in a rotati i rotating biological contactor and discuss the design criteria 1 Comprehension Evaluation Design sludge drying beds to dewat the digested sludge produced from ASP designed for 50000 population. The ay s0 ids concentration in the sludge is 70 g per person Pot ay and percent of shudge solids as 7 %. Assime dry solids loading rate as 100 Ke/m’/year and two months of rainy season in a year. Take specific gravity of sludge as | 02 and density of water as 1000 kg/m’. & synthesis OR, O_O Evaluation For the Tollowing data design an aerobic digestr © ‘reat & thar gmaste sludge produced by ASP treatment plant Also Synthesis _| ee rmine the oxygen and air requirements For the designed digester. 1 Waste sludge is concentrated to 3 % using thickener 2 Specific gravity of sludge is 1.03 Detention time is 15 days etal mass of sludge based on TSS is 2060 ke/d Density value as 1000 ke/m? VSS to TSS ratio as 0.8 assume 40 % of cell tissue is compietely oxidized. 3. BODs contained in primary sludge is 2.3 Ke/Ke 9, Specific weight of air at MSL. is 1,201 Ke/m? To.Air contains 23.2 % oxygen bY weight fer efficiency is 10% Lo | 11 Oxygen transfer efficiency is ee digestion. | Comprehension | Disouss the wart sages of anaerobic sludge digestion. aauae 14 [EVE : ; : 130- With a neat diagram explain the Working of standard rate 7 ester. Explain the following (@) Sludge thickeners (b) Two pit latrinesEF eve - 142 USN: (eel SRI JAYACHAMAR, et Movarcern, L | | ARA, in (AUTO SONDRA cor NOMmous), Mysunuc® SH ENGINEERING noh: Environmental Enaineeri Fine of the Paper Setter: Dr. SMAHESH g0LID WASTE ENGINEERING AND M. JANA‘ ive - / pate: 01. 02.2016 GEMENT (Elective - !) A Time: 2.0 PM—5.0 PM "| Instructions to candidates {answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks Course Objective Students will have a thorough understanding of key functional elements in municipal SWM including WM concepts, along with designing of engineered landfill sites for disposal of wastes. Course Outcomes (COs! co-1 | !dentifies improper practices of solid waste disposal and their ‘environmental implications. Basic engineering principles of SWM. Need for economics in collection and transportation of ‘solid waste and clearly understand various types of collection systems and analyze system dynamics. Understand management concepts; define 5R approach, treatment methods and disposal options. Co ~4 | Know-how of operational aspects of SLFS and recent developments PPP model for effective SWM. Conceive design aspects of engineered disposal options & apply gained knowledge to Day: Monday Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours t co-2 co-3 CO-5 | solve numerical problems. 7 _ PARTA Cognitive Questions Marks Domain With a neat flow sheet expldin the various sources and 4. | CO1| Knowiedse | gitferent types of solid wastes. 10 Briefly elaborate 9 rules and 4 schedules in the “Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.| 10 Provide updates by the PCBs r | Write notes on (a) E-waste management, and (b) Role of rag 3, | C02 | Comprehension | Hickers in MSWM. 2. | CO3| Synthesis 10 The total mass of commingled dry wastes generated in an urban neighbourhood is 580 kg occupying a volume of 3.0 | 7 m’. The compactor trucks available are rated to achieve a | 4. | cos | Application density of 350 kgim®. One SC with a volume of 1.0 m?can| 1° hold 200 kg. Two SCs are placed in one location. Find the density of wastes, volume per pick-up, and compaction ratio. Explain in cetail the Vehicle route selection requirements. 5. | CO4| Evaluaton | Also, discuss ~ ‘Heuristic routing pattern’ and ‘Deterministic | 40 methods’. Also provide field experiences.uestions _ : a) waste collection at hicles after collection [afee [« Ie Knowledge ig and equipment for ( Describe method: ae source, and (b) waste accumulation from source. oR fon for [Provide theoretical and mathematical explanation 10 C02} Analysis | determining the various properties of MSW. 8. |c03 | knowiedge | Describe various methods for resource recovery from) 49 - nowiedge | commingled wastes at the material recovery facility. I OR | With examples, discuss in detail the 5 Rs ir a hierarchy] 4 4 T [1o. | cot | Knowledge C03 | Comprehensi ames pertaining to MSW management. Write notes on ‘Separation and processing methods’ for solid i ; Waste control at the source. 7 OR h ] Under bullet heads provide a detailed SWOT analysis for the (ue | ea Evaluation | tsw system presently in practice in India 10 Uist and explain the various critical parameters requiring consideration in the composting process OR In an educational institution, falling leaf litter (LL) is in plenty to be blended with hostel kitchen wastes (KW). The water 13.|.CO3| Synthesis | content in LL is 52% and 70% for KW. N in LL is 0.8% and| 10 7% in KW. LL has a C/N of 54, while KW has C/N of 6. The CIN required in compost after blending LL and KW is 30. 12.) C04} Analysis 10 A city has a population of 17 Lakhs and a population equivalent from other activities of 3 Lakhs. The per-capita waste generation is ~ 0.6 kg per day. 30% of this MSW is compostable and 20% gets recycled. The average density of 14.| COS | Application | wastes at the SLF is ~ 300 kg/m*. The height of one lift over 10 the control area is 4 m. An additional 10% of volume is required to accommodate leachate and gas. Estimate the size of the SLF facility in hectares for one year having 5 lifts | The design period of the SLF site is to be 30 years. OR Provide complete details on how ‘plasma’ approaches can solve the problem of MSW. 10 Coooo0omD: 15. | CO4| Evaluatione153 jo: EV USN: ane DoT SRI Tacs MAHAVIDYAPEETHA (auronoware ayaa OF ENGINEERING, . ‘SURU — 570 0 ind 06 Under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi em i 1s ae M. Tech. (Environmental Engineering) Degree mester End Examination — JAN/FEB 2016 Name of the Paper Setter: Dr, UDAYASHANKARA T.H Branch: Environmental Engineering : Eve 153: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY Duration: 3 Hours Time: 2.00 PM- 5.00 PM Max. Marks: 100 Date: 03/02/2016 Instructions to the Candidates: ‘Answer all Questions. All Questions carry equal marks. Course Objective (CO) ables student to learn the basic principles of safety .OSH act and the ‘it instills knowledge on cause -effect relationships of accidents at work economics & ergonomics, hazard identification and control aspects ,Fire control. Work place health related issues are also covered. Course This course et national policy places need fo! prevention and Objectives (Cos): Gain knowledge on safety principles, right-to know jaws and manages EVE 153 COt Seition applying theories of accident at work place. Perform accident investigation and report preparation ergonomics and address specific problems Develop skill of understanding the fy the problems related to ergonomics and EVE 153 CO? with appropriate strategies. Identi remedial measures Identify, analyze the hazards using various techniques and prepare preventive EVE 153 CO3 plans. Also understand the hazards. in selected industries and suggest remedial measures for their control. @ need for product safety and its importance and acquire Describe th ects of fire - types, prevention and protection EVE 153 C04 | Knowiedge, on various ash: CC ————— 4 Discuss Health and safely considerations at different work places with 2 EVE 153 COS thorough understanding of PPEs. List different types of diseases and aroreetrend health emergency mechanism. Gain knowledge through some best management practicesPART -A Wa cor | Sonnitive ae Domain bjectives of the OSHA. : Outline the significance of performance ot 0 eee ice (eee Explain the necessary and role of OSHA in work place. 5 is task analysis State the goal and principles of Ergonomics. What is task analysi Knowledge & ‘ i * [2 [Comprehension | Explain the advantages and disadvantages of task analysis 7 \ : A ed in Job Hazard 2 | c03 | Appticstion State risk analysis methodologies that are being us [| | Apeiication analysis. Explain any one of the technique for a Dynamic system, 10 4 | C04 | Knowedge Outline the Health requirements and basic safety measures as per : |_| factories Act of India. List and explain the common health problems in different types of 5 | 605 | Knowiedge Industries and wastewater Treatment Plants , and also explain how Lt —LOSHA can take care of these issues. 19 PART -B [S.] ]—cogntive tis ——— Marks | Domain “| cor} snowisdge | Why OSH is termea ross disciplinary area ?List various disciplines | 10 | Of interest and explain briefly ji I oR 03 | Analysis Explain in brief the importance of the terms Hazard , Risk, Accident | 10 and Exposure 7 | coz | Comprehension | Name diferent types of ergonomic injuries suggest their contro! | 10 measures, oR Com | fralysis & State the causes of Accidents , give the unsafe Acts and unsafe . ze Conditions as classified by Heinrich ® | cos | knowicdge Outline benefits of performing a Job hazard analysis .Discuss basic | 10 stages of conducting Job hazard analysis. oR | cor | knowledge | State and explain the significance of 6 grnciles of safety 10 Write a bref note on product safety and product safety program oo 04 | Comprehension oR 8 Justify the need for "Right to Know Lavis" ata work place. List the om Knowledge | Rights of an employee and the role of. ‘company in providing necessary information to With the help of neat sketch explain the relationship between the Important parameters in Fire Tangle How does a Fire Triangle differ SO | Anatysis& | from fire Tetrahedron, Knowledge 10 10 | cos = Koowiedge [gently the major problems that may lea to fatalities and accidents 10 at a construction site suggest preventive measures: EVE 110 USN: Bins MAHAVIDYAPEETHA JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, MYSURU 570 006 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONME! NTAL ENGINEERING SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY Name of the Paper Setter : Dr. M. Mahadevaswamy and Ms. Thanushree M.S Duration: 3 Hrs Day: Wednesday Max Marks: 100 Date: 25.01.2017 Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm Course Objective: The course is an applied science course dealing with relevant aspects of chemistry and microbiology. The chemistry provides an in depth knowledge of basics of chemistry, variety of reactions and introduces equilibrium chemistry. The course also lays foundation of electrochemistry, colloidal and surface chemistry. It encompasses water and wastewater analytical and instrumental methods of analysis. C01: Name and Distinguish a variety of chemical reactions and their importance. Review equilibrium chemistry and perform dimensional analysis. List and describe types of electrodes and electrode potential. Measure pH, emf and other related parameters. C02: Classify colloids; discuss their properties and their environmental significance. Reproduce the two film theory and identify the salient features. Perform different analytical techniques for measuring water quality parameters and wastewater characteristics. Apply the knowledge of instrumental analytical techniques for measuring different types of environmental pollutants. C03: Discuss the need for microbiology and identify different flora and fauna of importance in water, air and soil media. Describe bacterial cell structure, function, microbial growth and metabolism. Apply various growth models and determine biokinetics coefficients. C04: Draw and identify bacterial cell structure and morphological features. Soly numerical problems on generation time, specific growth rate and decay rate. Analyse single and multiple substrate utilization rate. eater) COS: Distinguish between algae, fungi and virus. Classify and characteristi different methods. Formulate enzymatic relationships usi paced i i ships using kineti knowledge of using microbes in pollution control acthites ae ee Ly erging microbial contaminants.equal marks. PART-A ‘Answer ALL the questions. Assume any suitable missing data. All questions carry a COs Bloom's Taxonomy Domain Questions Marks b) co1 cot Comprehension Comprehension Explain the importance of environmental chemistry in the field of environmental engineering Distinguish between i) Oxidation and Reduction ii) Reversible and Irreversible reactions 04 06 a) b) co2 co2 Comprehension Analysis Discuss the theory of electrical double layer and indicate the role of zeta potential in destabilization of colloids 25 cm? of an effluent sample requires for oxidation 8.3 cm? of 0.01 M K:Cr0;. Calculate the COD of the effiuent sample. 06 04 co3 Comprehension What are indicator organisms? Explain 10 cO4 Analysis The results of bore well water analysis yielded the following results for the standard confirmative test for total coliform. Determine the coliform density (MPN) using Thomas Method Nos. [Sample [Nos. of | Nos. of collection | +ve of -ve tubes tubes tubes 05 16 03 02 05 04 04 01 05 1.75 co 05 05 [0.08 01 04 10 cos Application List the major divisions or taxonomical groups of Algae and explain the role of Algae in natural water bodies globally with examples. 10 PART-B a) b) cot cot Comprehension Comprehension Explain Bronster-Lowry and Lewis concepts of acid and bases with suitable examples, Define specific conductance and equivalent 04 06 conductance. How are they related? Explain <b) b) a) Ihe meagan EH ee eeoment of specific conductance of Hecleiss and interpretation of specific in i ee terms of dissolved salt OR: cot cot co2 co2 Comprehension Analysis Comprehension Comprehension What are ion selective electrodes? Explain the construction and principle involved in determining pH using glass electrode. A buffer solution has been prepared by adding 0.2 mol/L of acetic acid and 0:1 mollL of acetate. The pH of the solution has been adjusted to 5.0 by addition of NaOH How much NaOH (moV/L) is required 10 increase the pHto 5.12 ~~ Define emulsion, gels and sols. Bring out the difference "between lyophobic and Iyophilic sols with examples. Define adsirption. Enumaraia the cferant os | types of adsorption. Also explain any one | adsorption isotherm. fee ‘Comprétiension ee s ‘i 3 Explain the principle involved in Winkler method of determining DO. Indicate significance of DO in environmental engineering ») |co2 | Comprehension | State and explain Lambert's law and Beer's | 04 | aw \ Fo }eO2 | Comprehension | Write a short note on i) Breakpoint chlorination, 05 ii) Tyndall effect and Brownian | 05 movement = OR Ti. [C03 | Analysis Determine the value of K, Ke, man Y and Ky 10 using the following data derived from bench- scale aeration tank with-out recycle: \ So s @=0.|X ~| | (mgit) | (mgft) | (days) | (mg/Vssil) | 220__| 06 2.10 {90 [220 | 10 1.80 [84 | 220 {16 (1.00 | 87 0 {25 {0.50 _| 86 zo [34 [0.25 [8B12. co 3 Analysis For a bio-chemical reaction, derive an expression which can be used to predict the substrate concentration with time in a batch reactor configuration. If the maximum reaction rate value is 35 mg/Il-m and Monod constant is 95 mg/l, determine the time required to reduce the substrate concentration from 1500 mg/l to 100 mg/l. 10 | OR 13. cos Comprehension Write a brief note on i) Bioremediation ii) Chemical and antibiotic resistant microbes 10 14. cos Application What are enzymes? Discuss the role of enzymes in a bio-chemical reaction. 10 OR 15. cos Application With chemical equations. explain aerobic and anaerobic process generally encountered in wastewater treatment. 10| Oo JSS MAHAVIDy ap} EETHA JSS Sci ENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY re MYSURU ~ 570 006 Semester End Examiea tech: Degree granch: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ay Feburary 2017 /. name of the Paper Setter: Dr. D.Istalingamurthy Physicochemical pate: 27.01. 2017 Processes For Water Treatment ates 2 22 Mi ET Time: 2:00 pm (0 05:00 pm Day : Friday uraton Sours Instructions to the Candidates: 1. Answer All 10 questions 2. Assume any missing data suitably Course Objective The course emphasizes on Design considerations of various unit operations and processes of Water treatment facilities. The student gains in depth knowledge of designing various treatment units and processes. Course Objectives (Cos) Cot | Explain the inter-relationship between water quality parameters and plant sizing hydraulics and layout. Design intake structures C02 | Learn Aeration, Sedimentation, Coagulation And Flocculation Processes. Able To Explain Setting Questions. Tube Settlers And Pulsators. 03 | Design Fitter Units Along with Filter Backwash. System. Analyze Chemistry Of Deagection And To Know The Kinetics Of Disinfection. Understand Adsorption Process And Apply The Knowledge Of Isotherms. Gos | Learn and design various miscellaneous treatment processes such as softening, fuuridation/defluoridation. Able to know the importance and removal of trace organics. Gos _| Relate generation of chemical sludge and its management. Describe the norms and Fifforent rural water supply schemes. Explain need for industrial water quality requirements.PART A = a Marks Q os | Cognitive Question No. | C°S | Domain List the drinking water quality standards (CPHEEO, ICMR, WHO, ISI, BIS) for the following typical water quality parameters 10 1. | cot | Knowledge a) Iron (as Fe) _ b) Manganese (as Mn) c) Calcium (as Ca) d) Magnesium (as Mg) e) Fluoride (as F) - = a) List the Objectives and Functions of the = Water treatment processes C02 | Knowledge b) What is Aeration Process with the help of the equations briefly explain the same 0s Define filtration process? List the Mechanism of the same discuss the relative merits and demerits rapid 10 C03 | Application | cavity filters and pressure filters indicating the conditions favorable for the choise of each. —- Mention the different methods adopted for softening 10 | 4. | 604 | Application | of water. Describe zeolite process in detail : Describe norms for different rural water supply 40 COS } Application | cree "PART B cot | Knowledge | With the help of a flow Chart enumerate salient 40 features of water treatment and supply scheme. OR ____| What are intake structures? Classify and list the CO1 | Application | design aspects of intake structures. 10 a Write important equations adopted to calculate the Application | velocity of discrete particles for different flows. 05 OR co2 Design a rectangular sedimentation tank to treat Analysis | 3780 m® per day. Make necessary assumptions. Sketch the inlet outlet and sludge removable 05 arrangements.—. a co3 Application Define adsorption process. List and differentiate b i a etween various processes of OR 10 co3 Anayasis What is disinfection of water? List the important methods of disinfection and disinfectants used. Bacteriological testing of a water sample for Escherichia coli are as follows. Four positive in 5 samples of 10 ml portion Three positives in 5 samples of 1 ML portion One positive in'5 samples of 0.1 ml portion. Calculate MPN comment on result. 410 co4 cO4 Knowledge Application List the miscellaneous water treatment methods. Briefly explain any one method. OR Define hardness? Classify and list the removable methods and limitations of them. 10 10 cos Knowledge Application Name various types of residues and discuss the management of these residues. OR State the industrial water quality criteria. 10 10cod USN: [ imal gS SRI JAYACHAMARAAL Magee (avrones. NDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Under Visverrs (OUS) MYSURU — 570 006 raya Technological University, Belagavi 1 Semester M. 7 a DegreeSemester End Examination - January 2017 MTech. in Environmental Engineering ‘¢ of the Paper Setter: Dr. B. Manoj Kumar EVE 130: ae DESIGN OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Date:3¢.01.2017 Day mene ay: Mo! ‘Time: 2:00 to 5:00 Instructions to the Candidates: (1) PART Ais compulsory (2) PART B has internal choice (3) Assume any missing data suitably (4) Draw neat figures wherever necessary Course Objective Tne course emphasizes on design criteria, design equations, kinetios, hydraulic diagrams for the design of unit operations and processes for wastewater treatment systems. It also deals with biological sludge handling and treatment. Discusses the importance of rural sanitation systems and natural and constructed wetlands. Course Outcomes (COs) Student will be able to CO EVE130-1 Explain the need for wastewater treatment, categorize the wastewater based on characteristics, ilcotrate reactor types in wastewater treatment; explain the basic concept of mass balance; plan the treatment scheme through flow diagram and hydraulic profile COEVE130-2 Gnderstand and apply the design principles and criteria in designing units such as screen, grit Chamber, primary settiing tank. Establish biokinetic constants in the engineering design of wastewater treatment processes. COEVE130-3 Describe the design criteria and design the suspended and attached growth biological wastewater Pestment systems like activated sludge process, ticking fiter, UASB, RBC COEVE130- 4 Emphasize the need for sludge separation, thickening and volume reduction. Design the facilities for biological sludge handling and treatment of biological sludge. COEVE130-5 flustrate wastewater treatment systems for rural areas. Explain the applicability of natural systems for treatment of wastewater.etc aa 0 —— i penal Physical, chemical and Biological | I 1 EVE Enlist the signi ing wastewater. Explain the 130- eters to characterize HOD and Phosphorus 1 | Comprehension | significance of Solids, BOD in wastewater. a To 2] EVE | Comprehension | Why grit removal is necessary from wastewater’ 130- | & Along with design criteria describe the square 2 | Analysis horizontal flow grit chamber used for wastewater treatment. 3 J EVE | Comprehension | Explain the concept of suspended growth and attached 10 130- growth process and describe the removal mechanism 2 for the same. 4 [EVE | Evaluation Using NRC equation design a two stage trickling filter | 10 130- | & to treat domestic wastewater flow of 10 MLD having 3 Analysis BODs of 250 mg/L. The desired effluent BODs should be less than 25 mg/L. Adopt recirculation ratios value of RI and R2 as 2 and f value as 0.9. Take depth of filters as 1.5 m. 7 5 [EVE | Comprehension | — (a) Discuss the various stages of anaerobic sludge | 10 130- digestion 4&5 (b) Write a note on Constructed wetlands. PARTB 6 [EVE | Knowledge Write a note on 10 130- | & (a) Wastewater treatment objectives; 1 Comprehension | (b) Variation in wastewater flow rates in a community OR : 7 [EVE | Knowledge List the principal types of reactors used in wastewater | 10 130- | & treatment. With equations explain the materials mass 1 Comprehension | balance for the tracer around continuous flow stirred tank reactor. & [EVE | Evaluation Design a primary sedimentation tank to treat domestic | 10 130- | & wastewater flow of a town having 400000 population. 2 Synthesis ‘The average rate of water supply is 135 LPCD. The surface loading rate at average and peak flow is 40 m/m?-d and 90 m?/m?-d respectively. Assume detention period as 2 hours. Also determine the mass of sludge generated by assuming 60 % removal of suspended solids. The suspended solids concentration in wastewater is 250 mg/L.EVE | Knowledge With OR 130- ual in thei rio | : fa foe tins explain te igaiicanee ofthe — | ton | @) Stokes ta w (©) Surface loading rate (©) F/Mratio . (A) Specific growth rate EVE | Evaluation | Dean viscose tio | 130- }@ sign a complete mix activated sludge process 10 ope sa (acration tank and secondary settling tank) 10 Heat 20 X 10° m/d of settled wastewater having 200 me/L of BODS and the effluent is to have BODs concentration of less than 30 mg/L. Influent wastewater temperature is 20 °C and VSS is negligible, MLVSS concentration. is 3500 mg/L, retum sludge concentration is 10,000 mg MLSSIL of suspended solids, SRT value is 10 days, The soluble BODs concentration in the effluent is 14.30 mg/L and BOD rate constant value is 0.1 pet day. Assume Y value as 0.50 mg/mg, Ka value as 0.06 per day, MLVSS to MLSS as 0.8 and the dept of eeration tank as 3 m. The overflow loading rate of secondary settling tank is 15 m/m?-d. OR Explain with a neat diagram the operation of 10 (a) Rotating Biological Contactor 11 | EVE | Comprehension 130- a (b) SBR for nutrient and organic content removal from wastewater.“ _| Zxplain different types of digesters used for anaerobic | 05 12 | EVE | Comprehension sludge digestion. @ | 130- 4 () Evaluation For the sludge generated from a primary settling tank | 05 & of sewage treatment plant having 60 % suspended. Synthesis, solids removal efficiency in the tank and 250 mg/L. suspended solids in wastewater, determine the capacity ofthe anaerobic sludge digester by assuming MCRT value as 10 d \ r OR 13 | EVE | Evaluation Design sludge drying beds to dewater the digested 10 ed from ASP designed for 45000 population. The dry solids concentration in the sludge ts 70 g per person per day and percent of sludge solids as7%. Assume dry solids loading rate as 100 K/m@/year and two months of rainy season ina year, Take specific gravity of sludge as 1.02 and density of water as 1000 kg/m? 130- | & sludge produc 4 | SynthesisEnlist the methods available for reducing water 10 14 ]EVE | Comprehension 130- content and organic reduction of sludge treatment. 4 With a neat diagram explain the working of standard rate digester. OR 5 ae Comprehension | (a) Write a note on Two pit latrines 05 130- S| Evaluation (b) Design a septic tank for a hostel block with | 05 300 students. The per capita rate of water supply is 135 LPCD. Take detention period as 24 hours and sludge generation rate as 0.15 LPCD.mm CTT rrr JSS SCIENCE pp Morarcerin I SRI JAYACN AND TECHNO! Lt MARAJEHORA COLLEGE OF ENOWERNG DEPARTMEN: mysuRU- iT 570.008 SEMESTER END Bi GNVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SOLID WASTE ENGI IATIONS, January / February. 2017 Name of the Paper Set INEERING AND MANAGEMENT (ELECTIVE ~ 1) er: Dr. S.MAHES| _ iH Duration: 3 Hours or Date: 04.02.2017 Day: Wednesday ———T Max. Marks: 10 _ Time: 2.0 ~ 5.0 PM Time: 2.0 - Instructions to candidates Answer all questi ons. All questio: Course Objective Ns carry equal marks. Students ain wn have a thorough understanding of key functional elem cluding WM concepts, along with designing of engineered landil sites for disposal of wastes. ‘ents in municipal SWM Course Outcomes (COs) co-1_ | [dentifies improper practices of, Solid waste disposal and ther environmental implications. Basic engineering principles of SWM ee Need for economics in collection and transportation of solid waste and clearly co- 2 | Various types of collection systems and analyze system dynantics —— Gog | Understand management concepis; define FF pproach, treatment methods and dispose! =" | options. a no is. PPP model for Know-how of operational aspects of SLFS and recent development: CO-4 | effective SWM. Concsive design aspects of engineered i iaposal options & apply gained knowledge to | £O-8 | solve numerical problems PARTA Cognitive Questions | Mks Domain Describe the various environmental impacts of improper SWM | 4 Knowedge | system in urban areas. Teakes 2.25 h for 2 truck loads to collect wastes from SC per day in a NBD. The distance between the SCs average to 200 mm The truck takes a moving speed of 10 km/h between SCs. It | analysis | takes 60s to emply one SC. Two tiltable SCs are placed to o receive wastes at one location. Determine the capacity the truck having a compaction ratio of 3:1 \ Elaborate your understanding on ‘Physical, chemical and biological properties of municipal solid wastes’ Describe the various process equipments used for ‘Resource recovery’ from commingled wastes at the MRF. | Provide detailed technical information on how ‘plasma’ | approaches can entirely solve the gigantic problem of MSW. oo) Comprehension Application SynthesisPART B co Cognitive Domain Questions Marks cot Knowledge Briefly elaborate 9 Rules and 4 Schedules in the ‘Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.| 10 Provide updates by the PCBs. OR cot ‘Comprehension Explain in detail the Vehicle route selection requirements Also, discuss ~ ‘Heuristic routing pattern’ and ‘Deterministic | 10 methods’. Also provide field experiences. coz Knowledge Provide a detailed SWOT analysis of the existing MSWM system in India. Identify issues to recti’y the same, 0 OR coz Analysis in an urban ward 20% of the homes have garbage grinders, 30% of the food wastes (FW) generated in homes is ground and discharged in to the UGD system. 9% by weight of the | 10 food wastes is disposed. 12% of the generated MSW is recycled. Show mass balance 10. co3 Knowledge List and explain the various critical parameters requiring consideration in the composting process. 10 OR 11. cos Evaluation Explain in detail the 5 Rs under ‘Waste minimization’ [10 | \ 12. co4 Knowledge Briefly write issues relating to ‘Sanitary landfills with special focus on concepts for SLF design. 10 1 OR 13. co4 Analysis A city has a population of 11 Lakhs and a population equivalent from other activities of 3 Lakhs. The per-capita waste generation is ~0.6 kg per day. 30% of this MSW is compostable and 20% gets recycled. The average density of wastes at the SLF is ~ 300 kg/m, The height of one lift over} 10 the control area is 4 m. An additional 10% of volume is required to accommodate leachate and gas. Estimate the size of the SLF facility in hectares for one year having 5 lifts. The design period of the SLF site is to be 30 years cos ~ Knowledge Write detailed notes on ‘Refuse derived fuels’ | 10 | OR cos Evaluation Explain the role of various organizations in Integrated MSWM system, 10 oooJSS M, JSS SCIENC RM APEETHA CERAM GE GTECHNOLOGY«UNIVERSITY 1 Semester M. Te ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Tech. (Environmental Engineering) Degree Semester En ir nome os Paper Setter: Dr, UR mination - JAN — FEB 2017 + Environmental Engineeri ‘ASHANKARA T.H. ing ENVIRONM Duration: 3 Hours ENTAL HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY Date: 03/02/2017 Instructions to candi 245 pm indi : EQUAL MARKS dates: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY Course Objectives (Cos) EVE 15: a ee 3 COA Gain knowledge on safety principles, right-to know laws and manages situation applying theories of accident at work place. Perform accident investigation and repact preparation LS EVE 153 CO2 Develop skill of understanding the ergonomics and address specific problems with appropriate strategies. Identify the problems related to ergonomics and remedial measures. EVE 153 CO3 Identify, analyze the hazards using various techniques and eventive plans. Also understand the hazards in prepare pr dustries and suggest remedial measures for their selected in control. EVE 153 C04 | Describe the need for product safety and its importance and acquire knowledge, on various aspects of fire - types, prevention and protection Discuss Health and safety considerations at different work places \ with a thorough understanding of PRSs, List different types of diseases and recommend health emergency mechanism. Gain } knowledge through some best management practices. EVE 153 COSPART -A ano. | cos} Cosnitive ‘Questions Marks Domain 1. [cot] Knowledge | ‘entify the need to study the Occupational Safety and) 49 : Environmental Health Knowledge | State the Goal and principles of Ergonomics, what is 2 |coz & Task analysis ? Explain the advantages and Comprehe | disadvantages of Task analysis . nsion | 10 3. |co3| Application | Whatis Hazard ? How it can be controlled in work —_| Place? _ 10 . List and explain the Goals and Objectives of Indian . | CO4) Knowledge | National policy on Occupational Safety Health and Environment 10 5. |COS| Knowledge | Mite briefly about OSHA considerations in Pharmaceutical Industry. ilies 410 PART -B Q.No. [COs] Cognitive Questions Marks Domain $ List various cross disciplines of Occupational safety 10 6. | CO1| Knowledge | and Health. Explain briefly the importance of each discipline OR 10 cO1| Analysis | Write a brief note on Right to Know Laws and List the Z. advantages and disadvantages _of Right to Know Laws Comprehe | Define “Accident” state and expiain unsafe acts and aa 8. |coz| nsion | unsafe conditions as given by Heindrich. OR What is the need for accident investigation in a work 10 9. |Cco2| Analysis& | place? Explain the investigation procedure in detail. Knowledge — Write Explanatory notes on visual ergonomics. 40 40, | C03| Knowledge OR 4 Write a brief note on product safety and product safety 1. rogram. 10 ‘4. | 6093] Knowledge | P'°9 Define fire. Explain the types of fire and the a 12. |¢04| comprehe | extinguishing agents used for different types of fire. nsion OR Explain PPE and its importance in work place. 13. | co4 | Knowledge a G05 | Analysis & | List the problems associated with MSW and suggest 14. Knowledge | health and safety plan for the same. 40 OR Mention Occupation and health safety consideration in 40 45. | C05 | Knowledge | water and wastewater treatment plants™. a ‘cope: EVE 110 USN: AVIOYAPEETHA DEPARTME! LOGY UNIVERSITY, mYSURU 570 006 SEMESTER END EXAMI OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING APPLIED ENVIR ‘MINATIONS JANUARYIFEBRUARY 2018 Name of the P. ‘ONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY © Paber Setter: Ms. Thanushi : r Duration: 3 Hrs sian Date: 09.02.2018 Day: Friday Max Marks: 100 Time: 2.00 pm to 5.00pm Js JSS SCIENCE ann nett Course Objecti ive: jective: The course is an applied science course dealing with relevant aspects ; mee les) and microbiology. The chemistry provides an in depth asics of chemistry, variety of reactions and int chemi itroduces equilibrium ee the course also lays foundation of electrochemistry, colloidal and surface ry. It encompasses water and wastewater analytical and instrumental methods of analysis. The student will be able to: CO1: Name and Distinguish a variety of chemical reactions and their importance Review equilibrium chemistry and perform ditriensional analysis. List and describe types of electrodes. and electrode potential. Measure pH, emf and other related parameters. C02: Classify collaids; discuss their properties and their environmental significance: Reproduce the two film theory and identify the salient features, Perform different analytical techniques: for measuring water quality parameters and wastewater characteristics. Apply the knowledge of instrumental analytical techniques for measuring different types of environmental pollutants, 03: Discuss the need for microbiology and Idonty diferent fora and fauna of importance in water, air and soll media, Desoribe bacterial cell structure, function, microbial growth ‘and metabolism. Apply various growth models and determine piokinetics coefficients. Cod: Draw and identify bacterial cell structure and morphological features. Solve merical problems on generation time, specific ‘growth rate and decay rate. Analyze Single and multiple substrate utilization rate, Distinguish between algae, fungi and sire Classify and characteristics using different methods. cos: Formulate enzymatic relationships using kinetics. Apply the knowledge of using microbes in pollution control activities. Review emerging microbial contaminants| Note: Answer ALL the questions. Assum tion paper See SoreNot AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY ‘equal marks, 1e any suitable missing data. All questions carry _PART-A a No COs | Cognitive Domain ‘Questions Marks 1.a) | CO b) CO1 | Comprehension 1 | Comprehension Explain “the method of determining specific Condictance of the water samples to determine dissolved salt content. Explain the process of oxidation and. reduction reaction with suitable examples 06 zi a) b) CO2 | Comprehension coz Analysis Explain the significance of breakpoint chlorination in the treatment of water The BOD, of a sample is 120 mglL.. If k' for this sample is 0.28/day, how much of the BOD is exerted, and how much remains after the following time intervals: a) 3 days, b) 5 days, and ©) 10 days? 04 08 cos Evaluation (Explain your understanding on the Concepts of “Bio-accunulation and Bio-magnification’ with examples. (i) Expound briefly the differentphases involved in "Bacterial Growth Curve", with the help of a neat sketch. 03 o7 co4 Application @ Describe “in detail, “the biological and economic Importance of Aigae in Environmental applications, (i) Write a short note on problems caused by Algae and measures used to control Algal growth. 04 06 COs ‘Application Give an account on the utilization of different types of micro-organisms. in Water and Wastewater Treatment, 10, PART-B 6a) b) [oro] cot ‘Comprehension Comprehension Explain’ Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis concepis of acids and bases with suitable examples. Explain the importance of _ Environmental Chemistry in the field Environmental Engineering 06 04 OR Ta) b) cot Comprehension co1 Write a short note on i) Calomel electrode ji) Glass electrode Comprehension O7 Explain the significance of buffer index 03 2coO2 b) | CO2 Knowledge 70. | Cos Analysis | Comprehension] Comprehension | Comprehenae—t Comprehension State Schutze) involved in Hardy rule. Explain the mechanism lestabilization of colloids. a short note ; | defluotidation, " fluoridation and a i pel explain “the working _ pri rand] .06 (cation of gas chromatography. Give four different applications for the COD 11. | Cos Analysis aos in Environmental Engineering practice. iefly explain the 3 common methods used to determine the presence of pathogenic organisms: Lin the given sample of water / wastewater. oR | 7x | co4| Knowledge (i) Elucidate your understanding on Microbial metabolism and — differentiate between Anabolisin and Catabolism with examples. {i The results of a coliform analysis using MTFT for the effluent from an intermittent sand filter are given below. Using the data compute the coliform density (MPN/100. mL) using ‘Thomas formula. ml. of | No, of sample | tubes 40 5 a4 5 0.01 5 G.00T 8 “Total positive tubes [Total positive tubes | 9 __j.__t J Classify Fungi based on their mode of Nutrition and Morphological Characteristics. (i) Write brief notes on the Beneficial and, Detrimental effects of Fungi on environment. OR @ Explain briefly the morphological characteristics of Virus with the help of neat sketch. (ii) Bacterial number in water body was found to be 10? cells/mL on the 0" day and after 24 hours, their population was found to be 25000 cellsimL. Calculate the Specific growth rate and the generation time.