ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY ENGINEERING (3350603)
ASSIGNMENT : 1
INTRODUCTION & QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF WATER
D.E. – 5th SEM CLASS: DIPLOMA CIVIL
D.O.I. __/__/__ LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: __/__/_____ MARKS: 10
1. Explain the duties of public health engineer. [Dec 2018]
2. List various sources of Water on earth. [Dec 2018]
3. Enlist factors to be considered for selection of water supply source. [Nov 2017]
4. List methods of population forecast and explain any one. [Dec 2018]
5. The population of a city at the end of decades is given below. Calculate the
population of a city in decades 2020 and 2030 using the geometric increase
method [May 2018]
Year 1980 1990 2000 2010
Population 88,000 1,20,000 1,65,000 2,05,000
6. Write down the equation of Kuichling’s formula and Freeman’s’ formula for fire
demand & estimate the water demand for a population of 2,35,000 using Kuichling
formula [Dec 2018, May 2018]
7. What is pH Value? How it is determined? [Dec 2018, Nov 2016,2017]
8. Describe chemical & biological characteristics of water. [May 2017]
9. List test on water and explain turbidity. [Nov 2017]
10. List out the factors affecting per capita demand of water. [May 2018]
11. Write normal and maximum acceptable values as per standard quality of water of
TDS, pH value and Total Hardness.[Nov 2019]
12. Write only name of various turbidity measurement instruments and measuring
units.[Nov 2019]
ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY ENGINEERING (3350603)
ASSIGNMENT : 2
TREATMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF WATER & VALVES AND FITTINGS
D.E. – 5th SEM CLASS: DIPLOMA CIVIL
D.O.I. __/__/__ LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: __/__/_____ MARKS: 10
1. Draw a complete layout of water treatment plant. [May 2018]
2. Explain jar test to determine optimum dosage of coagulant. [May 2018, 2017]
3. Differentiate between slow sand filter and rapid sand filter. [May 2018, 2017, Nov
2016, May 2016]
4. Which are the chemicals used as coagulants? Write the advantages and
disadvantages of coagulants. [May 2017, 2016]
5. What is water softening? Explain Zeolite process. [Nov 2017,May 2016]
6. Enumerate various chemical tests for water and explain the hardness of water.
[May 2018]
7. Enlist methods of water distribution and explain any one in detail. [May 2018, 2017]
8. Explain with neat sketch- ESR. [May 2017]
9. Enlist the types of pipe used for conveyance of water and explain cast iron pipes.
[Dec 2018,May 2018, Nov 2016]
10. Enlist various types of water supply pipe joints and explain collar joint in detail.[May
2018, Nov 2017, May 2015]
11. Draw a neat sketch of air relief valve and explain its function. [May 2017, Nov 2016,
May 2016]
12. What is water meter? State the types of it and write the requirements of good water
meter. [Dec 2018,May 2017, 2016]
13. List out of types of valve and explain check valve. [Nov 2017]
14. Write short note on: Sluice valve. [May 2018]
ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY ENGINEERING (3350603)
ASSIGNMENT : 3
MAINTENANCE OF WATER SUPPLY MAINS, SANITATION SYSTEMS &
DRAINS AND SEWERS
D.E. – 5th SEM CLASS: DIPLOMA CIVIL
D.O.I. __/__/__ LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: __/__/_____ MARKS: 10
1. Give comparison between conservancy system and water carriage system of
sewage collection and disposal. [May 2018, Nov 2017]
2. Write short note on Drop manhole and draw a neat sketch.[Dec 2018, Nov 2016]
3. Give classification of sewers. [Dec 2015]
4. Give construction of manholes and their uses. [May 2016]
5. Define the terms [May 2016][Nov 2019]
(i) Sewage (ii) Sewers (iii) Sullage
(iv)Sewerage (v) Storm water
6. List the method of sewage collection and explain water carriage system. [Nov
2017, May 2017]
7. List leakage detection techniques in water supply system and explain each. [Nov
2017]
8. Write short note on: Methods of preventing leakage. [Nov 2016]
9. Give classification of Drains. [Nov 2016]
10. What are the requirements of good sewer joints. [Nov 2017, May 2017]
11. Write important characteristics of Slow Sand Filter[Nov 2019]
ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY ENGINEERING (3350603)
ASSIGNMENT : 4
SEWAGE TREATMENT & DISPOSAL, HOUSE PLUMBING, MAINTENANCE OF
SEWAGE SYSTEM, RECYCLING OF WASTE WATER AND SOLID WASTE
D.E. – 5th SEM CLASS: DIPLOMA CIVIL
D.O.I. __/__/__ LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: __/__/_____MARKS: 10
1. Explain B.O.D & C.O.D test. [May 2018, 2016]
2. Explain trickling filter with sketch. [Nov 2017]
3. Draw a neat sketch of septic tank & give its uses. [May 2017, 2016]
4. Write a short note on Oxidation Pond & Activated sludge process. [May
2018,Nov 2017]
5. Explain sludge digestion process. [May 2017]
6. Give purpose of Grit chamber. [May 2017]
7. Explain Gully Trap with sketch. [May 2018, May 2016]
8. Explain single stack system of house drainage. [May 2016]
9. Explain solid waste management and give its uses. [May 2017]
10. List method of disposal of solid waste and explain sanitary land filling. [May 2016]
11. Explain sewer cleaning operations. [Nov 2016]
12. Explain procedure of pipe laying. [May 2016]
13. Draw neat sketch of Drop Manhole and explain.[Nov 2019]
