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Water Supply And Sanitation Engineering (WSSE) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2023

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

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Subject code
301002
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
I
Paper code
[6003]-328

Printed for: T.E. (Civil Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Attempt Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicates full marks.
  4. Use of calculator is allowed.
  5. Assume suitable data if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain in detail: Rapid Mixer and flocculator.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

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

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss in details various mechanisms involved in the filtration process.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What is Flocculation? State factors affecting the flocculation.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      A filter unit is of size 4m×8m. After filtering 8000 m 3 /day in 24 hr period, the filter is back washed for 30 minutes at the rate of 10 lit/m 2 /sec for 10 minutes. Compute the average filtration rate, quantity and percentage of treated water used in washing and the rate of wash water flow in each trough. The unit has 4 collecting troughs.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain in detail: operational problems of RSG filter. (Min 03 to be explained)

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Enlist various methods of disinfection. Explain any two methods in detail.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      What is Residual Chlorine? Find the dose of chlorine and chlorine demand for water quantity of 40,000 m 3 /day. Chlorine used is 15 kg per day and residual chlorine after 10 minutes of contact time is 0.2 mg/lit.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write with a neat sketch a detailed note on Reverse Osmosis. [2+3=5] 2

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Explain in detail: fluoridation & deflouridation of water.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain in detail: Super chlorination, Dechlorination, Prechlorination.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write with a neat sketch: a detailed note on Electrodialysis. [2+3=5]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Write in detail: any 02 methods of water distribution. Support your answer with a suitable sketch.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [8]
    2. b)

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

      [10]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Write difference between continuous and intermittent system. (Min 06 point of comparison are expected)

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Calculate the storage capacity and dimensions of the tank to store rain water for the given data: Terrace area= 200 m 2 , average annual rainfall=720 mm Runoff coefficient= 0.8 Assume L:B=2, D=2m

      Also asked:May 2025

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write a detailed note on detection and prevention of leakage.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Write a note on: i) Gate valve, ii) Pressure relief valve

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain in detail Packaged WTP.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Explain with neat sketch: one pipe system partially ventilated

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Write a note on: i) Reflux valve, ii) Air relief valve

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain in detail with neat sketch: two pipe system.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [5]
    3. c)

      Enlist initiatives taken by Government in water infrastructure. Explain one of them in detail. 

      [6]