UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Minor no: 1
Semester Course - 2024
EEN3700
Environmental Engineering

Examiner: Mrs. Mashava Moderator: Dr. Chabalala

Marks: 36
Weight of Assessment: 10%

This test consists of 2 pages, including this page.

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 QUESTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT

1.1 Why is water considered a common substance that life cannot exist without? (4)
1.2 How do microorganisms contribute to the maintenance of the biosphere? (4)
1.3 Outline the procedure for measuring turbidity using the calibrated tube. (4)

[ TOTAL MARK Q1 =12]

QUESTION 2: WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES

2.1 What are the general steps of water treatment processes? (12)

2.2 Design a static mixer for the following conditions: (12)

• Design flow rate = 200 m3 /h

• Minimum water temperature = 5°C
• Mixer aspect ratio = 1.5
• Design COV is 1%

[TOTAL MARKS Q2= 24]

TOTAL MARKS = 36
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