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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
07 THRISSUR CLUSTER
SECOND SEMESTER M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION APRIL 2018
Chemical Engineering
Process Control
07CH 6128 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Time 3 hours Max.Marks: 60
Answer all six questions. Part of each question is compulsory.
Answer either part or part of each question
Q.no. Module 1 Marks
1a What is meant by Flow equalisation? What is its importance 4
Answer b or c
b The prototype detention time and overflow rate were calculated to be 44 min
and 0.10 m/min respectively. Design a rectangular settling basin using these
values for a flow rate of 18,000 m3/day
5
c Analyse the factors influencing the performance of activated sludge process 5
Q.no. Module 2 Marks
2a Discuss the characteristics of domestic wastewater 4
Answer b or c
b Common Effluent Treatmnet Plant (CETP) is an economic approach to treat
the wastewater in an industrial area. Comment
5
c Discuss the concept of zero discharge systems 5
Q.no. Module 3 Marks
3a Discuss the methods available for control of pollution from mobile sources 4
Answer b or c
b Analyse the factors affecting the dispersion of air pollutants 5
c Discuss the effect of noise pollution on human health. Also explain the
methods available for controlling the noise pollution
5
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Q.no. Module 4 Marks
4a What are the major pollutants from a brewery? Suggest the methods to control
the same
4
Answer b or c
b Discuss the characteristics of wastewater from a textile industry. What are
issues generally faced in treating textile wastewater. Also suggest a treatment
scheme for treating the same
5
c Discuss the emissions from a petroleum refinery. How they are handled? 5
Q.no. Module 5 Marks
5a What are the different classes of solid wastes? Also discuss the collection
methods used for solid wastes
5
Answer b or c
b Discuss the sources and impacts of solid wastes on man, material and
environment
7
c Discuss in detail the treatment techniques used for hazardous wastes 7
Q.no. Module 6 Marks
6a What are the main stages in Environmental management system 5
Answer b or c
b Discuss the factors to be considered while doing and Environmental Impact
Assessment
7
c What is meant by Environmental Audit? Discuss different types of EIA and
benefits of them
7