TED (15)6012 Reg.

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(Revision – 2015)
A23-04424 Signature ………………….

DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY/

MANAGEMENT/COMMERCIAL PRACTICE, APRIL – 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

[Maximum Marks: 100] [Time: 3 Hours]

PART-A
[Maximum Marks: 10]
I. (Answer all questions in one or two sentences. Each question carries 2 marks)

1. Define Aquifer.
2. List any four coagulant.
3. What is the purpose of catch basin?
4. Define sullage.
5. List out any four methods of sewage disposal. (5 x 2 = 10)

PART-B
[Maximum Marks: 30]
II. (Answer any five of the following questions. Each question carries 6 marks)

1. List out various classification of wells.

2. List out the factors affecting per capita demand.
3. Explain Aeration of water and objectives of aeration briefly.
4. Distinguish Self cleansing velocity and non-scouring velocity.
5. Describe the method of sampling sewage.
6. Explain skimming tank.
7. With a neat sketch explain flushing cistern. (5 x 6 = 30)

PART-C
[Maximum Marks: 60]
(Answer one full question from each Unit. Each full question carries 15 marks)

UNIT – I
III. a. List the need of protected water supply. (7)
b. Explain the pumping test conducted to determine the yield of a well. (8)
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IV. a. Explain the method of obtaining water sample for testing. (7)
b. Describe the methods to forecast population briefly (8)

UNIT – II
V. a. Define the following:
(i) Post-Chlorination
(ii) Double Chlorination
(iii) Break point chlorination
(iv) Dechlorination (8)

b. With neat sketch explain Dead end or Tree system for water distribution and compare its
advantages and disadvantages. (7)
OR
VI. a. With a neat sketch describe infiltration gallery. (7)
b. Define the following:
(i) Water main
(ii) Service pipe
(iii) Communication pipe
(iv) Supply pipe (8)

UNIT- III
VII. a. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of water carriage system. (8)
b. Explain the physical characteristics of sewage. (7)

OR
VIII. a. Discuss the different cross sections used for the main sewers .Write the main advantages
of circular section. (7)
b. With a neat sketch explain the components of pumping station. (8)

UNIT - IV
IX. a. Explain objectives of sewage treatment. (7)
b. Describe the requirements of a good drainage system in buildings. (8)

OR
X. a. With the help of a neat sketch describe Aqua-privy. (7)
b. Explain the effect of air pollution on human being and on vegetation. (8)

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