Municipal Engineering — Winter 2024

Draw a complete flow diagram of water supply scheme.

Differentiate between gravity system and pressurized system of water supply.

Write a note on Sanitary works.

Define the following terms: (i) Aquifer (ii) Design period (iii) Porosity.

Enlist the various pipe joints and briefly explain any one.

Enlist and explain the factors affecting domestic water demand.

Define water demand and explain the various types of water demand.

Classify the pumps based on their principles of operation & power requirement.

Give the design periods for various components of water supply scheme.

Explain construction and working of Gate Valve with neat sketch.

Explain Dead-end system of water distribution.

Write a short note on hydrants.

Draw a neat sketch of River intake work and explain its working.

Define the following terms.: (i) Self cleansing velocity (ii) Dry weather flow (iii) Non scouring velocity

Differentiate between drains & sewers.

Enlist various systems used in House Plumbing. Explain any one in detail.

Define the following terms. (i) Infiltration (ii) storm water (iii) sewage

Difference between storm water & sanitary sewage.

Enlist the different types of materials for sewers. Explain any two in detail.

Write precautions required to prevent the explosions in sewers.

Differentiate between Separate System & Combined System of Sewerage System.

Explain the procedure for laying of sewer lines.

Define: (i) Non Scouring Velocity (ii) Waste Pipe (iii) Dry Weather Flow

Enlist the safety equipments used for sewer maintenance works with their intended use.

List of various sewer appurtenances and explain drop manhole with neat sketch.