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EndsemNov 20252019 patternBE Civil

Air Pollution and Control (APC) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2025

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

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Subject code
401004 A
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Nov 2025
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6584]-80

Printed for: B.E. (Civil)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q1 or 2, Q3 or 4, Q5 or 6, Q7 or 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)

      Describe the process of conducting an air pollution survey and outline the key factors, both basic and statistical, to consider when choosing sampling locations?

      [6]
    2. b)

      Enlist and explain the techniques and equipment employed in the sampling particulate matter.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain isokinetic sampling?

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Derive stack emission monitoring for particulate and gaseous matter?

      [6]
    2. b)

      What does ambient air quality monitoring entail according to the CPCB, and what are the National Ambient Air Quality Standards?

      [6]
    3. c)

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      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Define emission inventory and elucidate its role in air quality management?

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Clarify the concepts of the bottom-up and top-down approaches to developing emission inventories.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Enumerate the various classifications of air quality modelling? 2

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Describe the emission inventory framework established by the CPCB?

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      What are the categorizations of air quality models based on their characteristics, which include physical, statistical, and deterministic types?

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain assumptions, strengths, and limitations of AMREOD model USEPA?

      [5]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Explain working principle of a gravity settling chamber with neat sketch. Also, state advantages and disadvantages?

      Also asked:May 2025

      [9]
    2. b)

      With a neat sketch explain the principles, construction, and working of the cyclone? Also, state advantages and disadvantages?

      [9]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain in detail working of Electrostatic Precipitator. State its advantages and disadvantages?

      [9]
    2. b)

      Outline the criteria used to select control equipment and elaborate on their associated objectives?

      [9]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Define indoor air pollution with Sources and causes of indoor air pollution?

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Define sick building syndrome and elaborate on the recommended remedial measures to address it?

      [6]
    3. c)

      Describe the process of measuring odours, Determination of type and intensity of odour?

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Elaborate on the concept of odour pollution, covering its sources, methods of measurement, and techniques for control?

      [6]
    2. b)

      Describe the strategies for managing indoor air pollution and provide an explanation of air cleaning systems?

      [6]
    3. c)

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      [6]