Waste Water Engineering Questions and Answers – Disc Filtration – 2

This set of Waste Water Engineering Questions and Answers for Aptitude test focuses on “Disc Filtration – 2”.

1. What is the size of openings for a disc filter?
a) 20-35 µm
b) 10-20 µm
c) 20-30 µm
d) 5-10 µm
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Answer: a
Explanation: The size of the opening for a disc filter is 20-35 µm. The disc filter removes suspended solids. During normal operation, 60-70% of the disc filter is submerged.

2. What is the hydraulic loading rate in m2/m3/h of a disc filter assumed while designing it?
a) 0.25-0.83
b) 0.02-0.083
c) 2.5-8.3
d) 8.3-10
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Answer: a
Explanation: The hydraulic loading rate of a disc filter assumed while designing it is 0.25-0.83 m2/m3/h. This is measured in the units m2/m3/h. This depends on the suspended solids present in the waste water.

3. What is the head loss considered for the disc filter while designing it?
a) 75-150 mm
b) 40-70 mm
c) 150-175 mm
d) 175-200 mm
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Answer: a
Explanation: The head loss considered for the disc filter while designing it is 75-150 mm. This is based on the submerged surface area of the disc. In most cases, it is considered as 100 mm.
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4. What is the drum diameter considered while designing the disc filter?
a) 0.75-1.5 m
b) 2-3 m
c) 3-4 m
d) 4-5 m
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Answer: a
Explanation: The drum diameter considered while designing the filter is 0.75-1.5 m. This varies depending on screen design. Smaller diameter results in greater time for backwash.

5. What is the drum speed considered while designing a disc filter?
a) 1.8 m/ min
b) 1 m/min
c) 6 m/min
d) 4.5 m/min
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Answer: d
Explanation: The drum speed considered while designing a disc filter is 4.5 m/min. This however varies with the head loss. This holds good at 50mm head loss.
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6. What is the drum speed considered while designing a disc filter at 150 mm head loss?
a) 30-40 m/min
b) 26 m/min
c) 20-25 m/min
d) 28 m/min
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Answer: a
Explanation: The drum speed considered while designing a disc filter is 30-40 m/min. This however varies with the head loss. This holds good at 150mm head loss.

7. What is the hydraulic loading rate in m2/m3/h of a cloth disc filter assumed while designing it?
a) 0.1-0.27
b) 10-20
c) 2-4
d) 1-2
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Answer: a
Explanation: The hydraulic loading rate of a cloth disc filter assumed while designing it is 0.1-0. 27 m2/m3/h. This is measured in. This depends on the suspended solids present in the waste water.
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8. What is the head loss considered for the cloth disc filter while designing it?
a) 50-300 mm
b) 400-500 mm
c) 500 -600 mm
d) 600-700 mm
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Answer: a
Explanation: The head loss considered for the cloth disc filter while designing it is 50-300 mm. This is based on the submerged surface area of the disc. In most cases, it is considered as 150-200 mm.

9. What is the drum diameter considered while designing the cloth disc filter?
a) 0.9-1.8 m
b) 2 m
c) 3-4 m
d) 5 m
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Answer: a
Explanation: The drum diameter considered while designing the cloth filter is 0.9-1.8 m. This varies depending on screen design. Smaller diameter results in greater time for backwash.
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10. What is the maximum NTU a disc filter can handle?
a) 25 NTU
b) 10 NTU
c) 50 NTU
d) 100 NTU
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Answer: a
Explanation: The maximum NTU a disc filter can handle is 25 NTU. The removal efficiency is around 60-70%. This depends on the influent characteristics of the wastewater.

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