Exam Details

Subject air pollution and control
Paper
Exam / Course electronics and communication engineering
Department
Organization Vardhaman College Of Engineering
Position
Exam Date May, 2018
City, State telangana, hyderabad


Question Paper

VARDHAMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
(AUTONOMOUS)
B. Tech VI Semester Regular Examinations, May 2018
(Regulations: VCE-R15)
AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL
(Civil Engineering)
Date: 28 May, 2018 FN
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 75
Answer ONE question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
Unit I
1.

Discuss the classification and sources of gaseous pollutants in atmosphere.
8M

Enumerate the harmful effects of the following parameters on health:
i. SO2
ii. Oxides of nitrogen
iii. Particulates
7M
2.

Give the composition of clean dry air and explain the methods of identifying air pollution.
8M

Explain the formation of acid rain. Discuss the effects of acid rain on environment.
7M
Unit II
3.

Write about removal of sulfur by a few methods of flue gas deslufrization process and removal of Sulphur after Combustion-FGD.
7M

Write notes on air-fuel ratio.
8M
4.

Discuss about air pollution emission plume behaviors with sketches.
7M

Discuss about dispersion of air pollutants in troposphere.
8M
Unit III
5.

With neat sketches explain different types of inversions in the atmosphere.
7M

Write elaborately on atmospheric dispersion modeling and its uses.
8M
6.

Describe vapor pressure as a property of atmosphere.
7M

What is a wind rose and write the features of wind rose.
8M
Unit IV
7.

Discuss briefly different methods of pollution control technologies for oxides of sulphur.
8M

Explain about electrostatic precipitator and give the applications of ESP.
7M
8.

Explain the operational problems of fabric filter and suggest remedial measures.
8M

Sketch a cyclone. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages for particulate control.
7M
Unit V
9.

What are air quality standards? Explain types of air quality standards.
7M

Write a neat labeled diagram of High Volume Air Sampler (HVAS) utilized for monitoring total suspended particulates and give a general description and operation of HVAS.
8M
10.

Highlight the genesis of Indian Laws on Air pollution and refer Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
7M

What is the role and functions of Central Pollution Control Board with respect to air pollution?


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