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III Year, B.Tech Programme - Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering I

This document outlines the examination structure for the Environmental Engineering I course for B.Tech Civil Engineering students, detailing the format, duration, and maximum marks. It includes a series of questions divided into five sections, each requiring students to answer multiple parts on topics such as water supply systems, wastewater disposal, population forecasting, and pressure drop calculations. The exam emphasizes practical applications and theoretical knowledge in environmental engineering.

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III Year, B.Tech Programme - Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering I

This document outlines the examination structure for the Environmental Engineering I course for B.Tech Civil Engineering students, detailing the format, duration, and maximum marks. It includes a series of questions divided into five sections, each requiring students to answer multiple parts on topics such as water supply systems, wastewater disposal, population forecasting, and pressure drop calculations. The exam emphasizes practical applications and theoretical knowledge in environmental engineering.

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Sub Code: BCET 602 ROLL NO……………..……………..

VIth SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2023 – 24


IIIrd Year , B.Tech Programme –Civil Engineering
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING I
Duration: 3:00 hrs Max Marks: 100
Note: - Attempt all questions. All Questions carry equal marks. In case of any ambiguity or missing data,
the same may be assumed and state the assumption made in the answer.
Q 1. Answer any four parts of the following. 5x4=20
a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using groundwater as a source of water
supply?
b) How does land use planning influence water availability and quality?
c) What are the different types of conduits commonly used for transmitting water in
water supply systems?
d) How do pressure distribution systems differ from gravity distribution systems in
water supply networks?
e) Explain the significance of chemical parameters like pH, biochemical oxygen
demand (BOD), and total suspended solids (TSS) in assessing sewage quality.
f) Discuss the different types of joints used in sewer pipes. How do they contribute to
the structural integrity and longevity of the system?
Q 2. Answer any four parts of the following. 5x4=20
a) What are the challenges associated with maintaining a reliable water supply in areas
prone to drought?
b) What is water hammer, and what causes it in water transmission systems? What are
the potential consequences of water hammer?
c) Discuss the structural requirements for laying underground water supply pipelines in
different terrains and soil conditions.
d) Explain the Hardy-Cross method and its application in analyzing pipe networks.
e) How do variations in rainfall intensity and duration affect stormwater flow rates, and
how are these variations accounted for in stormwater management practices?
f) Compare and contrast plumbing systems for wastewater disposal in residential and
commercial settings. What are the main differences in design and construction?
Q 3. Answer any two parts of the following. 10x2= 20
a) Explore the plumbing systems for wastewater disposal in buildings and houses,
considering different types of sewers, design considerations, and maintenance
requirements. Discuss the role of stormwater sewers in managing surface runoff and
mitigating the risk of urban flooding.
b) Discuss logistic curve method of population forecasting. In a city, the population
growth follows a logistic model. The carrying capacity of the city is estimated to be
100,000 people, and the growth rate is 2% per year. If the current population is 50,000,
calculate the population of the city after 20 years.
c) Explain water demand and various factors influencing water demand. A distribution
reservoir serves a population of 20,000 people. If the average daily demand is 400 liters
per person, calculate the total storage capacity needed in cubic meters.
Q 4. Answer any two parts of the following. 10x2= 20
a) Compare and contrast different sources of water for municipal supply, considering
the characteristics and quality of surface water versus groundwater. Analyze the factors
that influence the selection of a water source and the design considerations for intake
structures, particularly for lakes, rivers, impounding reservoirs, and canals.
b) The BOD6 of a wastewater is determined to be 400 mg/L at 200C. The k value at 200C is
known to be 0.23 per day. What would be BOD8 value if tests were run at 150C?
c) Present population of a community is 28000 with an average water consumption
of 4200m3/d. The existing water treatment plant has a design capacity of 6000m3/d. It is
expected that the population will increase at 44000 during the next 20 years. Determine the
number of years from now when the plant will reach its design capacity, assuming an
arithmetic rate of population growth.
Q 5. Answer any two parts of the following. 10x2= 20
a) Determine the pressure drop in a vertical hot water riser serving a multi-story
building with the following specifications:
Pipe length: 15 meters
Pipe diameter: 3/4 inch
Flow rate: 0.05 litres per second
Calculate the pressure drop per meter of pipe length and total pressure drop for the
riser.
b) Determine the equivalent pipe length for a parallel arrangement of three pipes with
lengths 100m, 150m, and 200m, and diameters 0.2m, 0.15m, and 0.18m respectively.
c) Investigate the challenges and design considerations for rural water supply
distribution systems. Evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches for providing
water access in rural areas, considering factors such as infrastructure costs, terrain, and
community needs.

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