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Civil Engineering Mcqs

In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, depth D) the settling velocity of a particle for a discharge Q, is____________________?

In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, depth D) the settling velocity of a particle for a discharge Q, is____________________?

A. Q/(B × D)
B. Q/(L × D)
C. Q/L
D. Q/(B × L)

In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, depth D) the settling velocity of a particle for a discharge Q, is____________________? Read More »

Civil Engineering Mcqs, Waste Water Engineering

The amount of oxygen consumed by the aerobic bacterias which cause the aerobic biological decomposition of sewage, is known_________________?

The amount of oxygen consumed by the aerobic bacterias which cause the aerobic biological decomposition of sewage, is known_________________?

A. Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.)
B. Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.)
C. Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.)
D. None of these

The amount of oxygen consumed by the aerobic bacterias which cause the aerobic biological decomposition of sewage, is known_________________? Read More »

Civil Engineering Mcqs, Waste Water Engineering

The normal value of over flow rates for plain primary sedimentation tanks, ranges between________________?

The normal value of over flow rates for plain primary sedimentation tanks, ranges between________________?

A. 25,000 to 35,000 litres/sqm/day
B. 40,000 to 50,000 litres/sqm/day
C. 50,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day
D. 80,000 to 100,000 litres/sqm/day

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Civil Engineering Mcqs, Waste Water Engineering

Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong ?

Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong ?

A. A gap of 7.5 cm between the bottom of the covering slab and the top level of scum is provided
B. The outlet invert level is kept 5 to 7.5 cm below the inlet invert level
C. The minimum width of septic level is 90 cm
D. The depth of tank is kept equal to its width

Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong ? Read More »

Civil Engineering Mcqs, Waste Water Engineering

In areas where rainy season is limited to a few months, the type of sewerage system recommended is__________________?

In areas where rainy season is limited to a few months, the type of sewerage system recommended is__________________?

A. Combined system
B. Partially separate system
C. Separate system
D. None of these

In areas where rainy season is limited to a few months, the type of sewerage system recommended is__________________? Read More »

Civil Engineering Mcqs, Waste Water Engineering