Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Test Method

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What is the main purpose of the waste water treatment mentioned in the document?

  • To increase the oxygen levels in water through chemical reactions
  • To decompose organic materials using microorganisms (correct)
  • To remove inorganic materials from sewage treatment plants
  • To reduce the amount of oxygen in water

What are aerobic aquatic microorganisms known for in waste water treatment?

  • Increasing organic materials in water
  • Decomposing inorganic materials
  • Using oxygen to decompose organic materials (correct)
  • Reducing oxygen levels in water

What department or individual received 2 copies of the document according to the distribution record?

  • Document Control Room (correct)
  • Head of Advisory
  • M.R IMS
  • Laboratory In charge

What is the term used to describe the amount of oxygen consumed by organisms in breaking down waste?

<p>Biochemical Oxygen Demand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does lack of oxygen in water affect the growth of aerobic aquatic microbial organisms?

<p>It imposes a limit on their growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sewage treatment plants, what does BOD stand for?

<p>Biochemical Oxygen Demand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a HACH DR/2400 Spectrophotometer in the described procedure?

<p>To quantify biochemical oxygen demand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What range of oxygen consumption does the test method cover for the microbial metabolism of organic compounds in water?

<p>0 to 700 mg/L (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for supervising the testing activity and reporting results to the concerned department according to the text?

<p>Shift in-Charge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of homogenizing the sample before measuring it into a graduated cylinder?

<p>To ensure accurate measurement and representation of the sample. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is dilution necessary for samples with BOD values exceeding 700 mg/L?

<p>To increase the accuracy of the BOD test results. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of adding potassium hydroxide pellets to the sample bottle during the BOD testing procedure?

<p>To ensure proper sealing of the bottle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to place the instrument in the incubator during the BOD testing procedure?

<p>To maintain a constant temperature for microbial activity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence if a different sample size is chosen than what is recommended by the table during BOD testing?

<p>The dissolved oxygen content would be inaccurate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does adding nutrients (nutrient buffer pillow) to the sample aid in the BOD testing procedure?

<p>It provides a food source for aerobic aquatic microorganisms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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