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EndsemNov 20232019 patternBE Civil

Air Pollution and Control (APC) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2023

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
Nov 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6181]-80

Printed for: B.E. (Civil)

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 suitable data, if necessary.
  5. Use of scientific calculators is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Enlist various methods of sampling particulate matter and explain any one in detail.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain Stack monitoring in details with a neat sketch.

      [5]
    3. c)

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

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Write in a tabular form National ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) specified by central pollution control board (CPCB) for PM 10 and PM 2.5 (Annual and 24 hours for industrial, Residential, Rural and other area).

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the purpose of ambient air sampling.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2024 ·May 2023

      [5]
    3. c)

      Write a short note on High volume sampler with sketch.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2023

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      State the Basic equation of Emission estimation.

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

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain types of air quality models.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [5]
    3. c)

      Define emission inventory and enlist the types.

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Write a short note on air quality modelling.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain Emission inventory framework developed by CPCB.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [5]
    3. c)

      Deliberate the strengths and limitations of AERMOD model USEPA.p

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Calculate the minimum size of the particle that will be removed with 100% efficiency from a settling chamber for the following data : i) Horizontal velocity - 0.25 m/s ii) Particle Density - 2500 kg/m 3 iii) Chamber : Length - 7.5 m, height - 1.5 m iv) Viscosity of air -1.9 × 10 –5 kg/ms. v) Gas Density - 1.0888 kg/m 3 The settling chamber will be operated under quiescent conditions.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [8]
    2. b)

      Write a note on electrostatic precipitator on Mechanism, working principle & applications.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [5]
    3. c)

      Explain the measures for controlling the emission from mobile sources.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [5]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      State the working principle, advantages and disadvantages of fabric filter as a particulate control equipment.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [5]
    2. b)

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

      [8]
    3. c)

      What is carbon sequestration? Enlist the types, explain any one.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [5]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Enlist methods for odour pollution control. Explain any one in detail.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain sick building syndrome with causes and its preventive measures.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is active and passive sampler? Explain with advantages and disadvantages.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      What are the causes and effects of indoor air pollution?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      What are the sources of air pollutants?

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      [6]