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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (18CEOE02)

QUESTION BANK
UNIT 1
1 Differentiate between Solid waste management and integrated solid waste management
2 Explain the different sources and types of solid wastes.
3 Briefly explain the inter-relationship of different functional elements in a solid waste
management system
4 With a neat schematic diagram, explain the functional elements of the solid waste
management.

UNIT 2
1 Briefly explain hauled container system and stationary container system with schematic
diagram.
2 Briefly explain hauled container system with schematic diagram.
3 Explain briefly the factors affecting the generation of solid waste.
4 List any five factors that must be considered in the collection of MSW.
5 Explain the factors on which the selection of type and size of a container depends on.

UNIT 3
1 Write a note on different types of solid waste transfer stations.
2 Explain the factors to be considered in evaluating onsite process techniques
3 Explain briefly, the processing techniques involved in the treatment of MSW as well
as material recovery
4 Write a short note on different types of waste collection routes.
5 What is the recent technology adopted in India for collection and transportation of solid
waste.
6 What are the various points to be kept in mind while choosing the collection route of
vehicle to pick up solid waste?
7 Discuss ‘Optimization of Collection Routes’ with special reference to Environmental
aspects
8 What are the various facilities that must be available at transfer station?

UNIT 4
1 Explain the various factors to be considered in the selection of a site for a sanitary landfill.
2 Explain the various factors considered for aerobic composting.
3 Explain: i. Bangalore method of composting ii. Vermi-composting
4 Enumerate the various methods of landfill and explain in brief.
5 Briefly explain the pyrolysis process.
6 Discuss the factors affecting the composting process.
7 With the aid of a neat sketch explain the process of incineration.
8 Draw the diagram of double liner system of landfill and explain the functions of various
components.
9 What do you understand the term Leachate? What are the problems posed by Leachate and
how would you overcome them?

UNIT 5
1 Discuss the 3R concept in plastic usage.
2 Explain the reuse and recycle of solid waste materials.
3 Briefly explain the Indian legal aspects and the Indian scenario on recycling and reuse of
solid waste materials.
4 Explain the mechanical volume reduction method. Also explain compaction equipment
used for volume reduction.
5 What do you understand by Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technologies for municipal solid
waste?
6 Briefly explain the Indian legal aspects and the Indian scenario on recycling and reuse of
solid waste materials.
7 What are the methods of onsite storage and handling of solid waste?
8 Discuss about the common techniques used for material separation.
9 Discuss ‘Source Reduction Methods’ in India vs Developed countries.

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