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EndsemMay 20242019 patternBE Civil

Air Pollution and Control (APC) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2024

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
401004A
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6263]-61

Printed for: B.E. (Civil Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Figures to the right indicates full marks.
  3. Draw neat figures wherever necessary.
  4. Assume necessary data.
  5. Use of scientific calculators is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Discuss basis and statistical considerations of sampling sites.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the purpose of ambient air and stack gas sampling.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Compare national ambient air quality standards, 2009 and WHO air quality guidelines 2021.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      State the objectives of ambient air monitoring.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain with a neat sketch location of sampling ports and traverse points in case stack sampling.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss the components of air quality standards.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Define emission factor and relate its significance in preparation of emission inventory.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Classify air quality models based on time period, pollutant type and level of sophistication.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Compare the physical, statistical and deterministic air quality models.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2023

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Explain the role of emission inventory in air quality management.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Enumerate and discuss the basic components and importance of air quality modelling.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      State the basic equation of emission estimation and describe its terminologies.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [5]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Discuss the measures taken to control the emissions from vehicles.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      State and explain the carbon sequestration.

      [6]
    3. c)

      State the principle mechanism, advantages and applications of cyclone as a particulate control equipment.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain the measures to be taken to control gaseous air pollutants.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Describe the factors responsible for selection of particulate control equipment.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Describe the control of air pollution at source by process modification, change of raw material and equipment modification.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain the sources and remedial measures to control odour.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain sick building syndrome and its solution.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Relate improved ventilation to indoor air quality.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain the radon removal technique.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [5]
    2. b)

      Discuss the causes and mitigation technologies for indoor air pollution.

      Also asked:May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [6]