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This document outlines the preliminary examination details for the Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering, Management and Research for the Civil Engineering department for the academic year 2024-25. It includes instructions for candidates, a schedule of questions covering various wastewater engineering topics, and specific tasks related to treatment processes, design calculations, and operational challenges. The exam is structured to assess knowledge on secondary treatment, oxidation ponds, septic tanks, and anaerobic processes among others.

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Wwe Prelim QP

This document outlines the preliminary examination details for the Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering, Management and Research for the Civil Engineering department for the academic year 2024-25. It includes instructions for candidates, a schedule of questions covering various wastewater engineering topics, and specific tasks related to treatment processes, design calculations, and operational challenges. The exam is structured to assess knowledge on secondary treatment, oxidation ponds, septic tanks, and anaerobic processes among others.

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Dr D Y Patil Pratishthan’s

DI No.:
Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering, Management and Research,
ACAD/DI/13
Akurdi, Pune

Academic Revision : 00
Preliminary Exam
Year: 2024-25 Dated : 20/11/2019
Date of Preparation
Term-II Department of Civil Engineering
:17/04/2025

Class: TE Course: WWE Max. Marks:70


Date: 21/04/2025 Course Code: 301012 Time : 2½ Hours]

Instructions to the candidates:


1) Answer Q1 or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Draw neat figures wherever necessary
4) Assume suitable data if necessary.
5) Use of scientific calculators is allowed

Q1) a) Explain the importance of secondary treatment and principle of biological treatment.
[6]

b) An average operating data for conventional activated sludge treatment plant is as


follows.
Sewage flow-30000 m3/d, volume of aeration tank-10500m3, influent BOD200mg/L,
effluent BOD-20 mg/L, mixed liquor suspended solids-3000 mg/l, effluent suspended solids-
30 mg/L, Waste sludge suspended solids 9500mg/L, quantity of waste sludge-200m3/d.
Determine i) Food to microorganism ratio ii) Sludge age iii) Percentage of efficiency of BOD
removal [6]

c) Describe symptoms, causes and remedial measures of sludge bulking in activated


sludge process. [6]

Q2) a) Explain the term Volumetric BOD loading, F/M Ratio, Sludge age in detail.[6]

b) The mixed liquor suspended solids. Concentration in aeration tank is 3000 mg/l and
sludge volume after 30 minutes of settling in a 1000 ml graduated cylinder is 135 ml.
Determine. i) SVI ii) Required return sludge ratio iii) Suspended solids concentration in
recirculated sludge [6]

c) Describe symptoms, causes and remedial measures of foaming in activated sludge


process. [6]

Q3) a) Summarize the principle components and factors affecting oxidation pond design. [5]
b) Design an oxidation pond for the following data. Raw sewage flow-10 MLD, raw
sewage BOD5 -200mg/L, desired BOD5 of treated effluent-20mg/L, BOD removal rate
constant-0.1/d, BOD loading rate for the given latitude of the place-250kg/Ha/d, elevation of
the place-550 m above MSL. Determine. i) Area of oxidation pond ii) Detention time
required iii) Dimension of the pond [6]

c) Enumerate principle, advantages and disadvantages of aerated lagoon.[6]

Q4) a) Explain with a neat sketch the principle of trickling filter. [5]

b) A single stage trickling filter is designed for an organic loading of 10000 kg of BOD
in raw sewage per hectare meter per day with a recirculation ratio of 1.1. This trickling filter
treats 1.95 MLD of raw sewage with a BOD of 180mg/L. Use NRC formula and determine
the strength of the effluent. [6]

c) Describe the operational problems and its control in trickling filter. [6]

Q5) a) Compare the aerobic and anaerobic treatment of wastewater. [6]

b) Design a septic tank for 300 users. Water allowance is 120 L per head per day.
Assume suitable data if required. [6]

c) Describe with a neat sketch working of up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor. [6]

Q6) a) Summarize the features and applications of up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket. [6]

b) Design the dimensions of septic tank for small colony of 160 persons provided with an
assured water supply from municipal head works at the rate of 120 L per person per day.
Assume suitable data if required. [6]

c) Explain the merits of sequential batch reactor over conventional activated sludge
process. [6]

Q7) a) Describe the governing factors in anaerobic digesters. [5]

b) Sedimentation tank is treating the flow of 5 MLD containing 275 ppm of suspended
solids. Tank removes around 50% of suspended solids. Calculate the quantity of sludge
produce per day in bulk and weight if i) Moisture content of the sludge is 98% ii) Moisture
content of the sludge is 96% [6]

c) Explain the stages of digestion in anaerobic digesters. [6]


Q8) a) Indicate the major challenges in sludge management. [5]

b) The moisture content of a sludge is reduced from 95% to 80%. Find the decrease in the
volume of the sludge. Explain why dewatering of sludge is necessary. [6]

c) Discuss the reuse opportunities of wastewater in industrial sector. [6]

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