19 Questions
Define the subparts of the Theoretical Part of the course.
Water supply and Sewerage
What is the purpose of the water supply part?
To supply potable water for human users (dwellers)
What does the sewerage part involve?
Collection of contaminated used water from dwellers and treatment of wastewater
What does the lab part of the course involve?
Lab tests on samples of water
Name two references mentioned in the text.
Terence J. McGhee and Davis, Mackenzie Leo
What are the two main parts of a water supply system?
Water treatment plant and distribution pipe network
What does the provision and supply of water supply to?
More than 3000 human consumers
What are some materials that may be removed during the process of drinking water treatment?
Suspended solids, bacteria, algae, viruses, fungi, and minerals such as iron
What are the 4 questions that need to be answered for any water supply system?
- How much water is going to be required (Q) 2. From where the water is going to come (surface or ground water) 3. What is the quality and quantity of the water resource 4. How is water going to be delivered (type of distribution system)
What is the purpose of drinking water purification and treatment?
To produce water that is pure enough for human consumption without any short term and long term risks to consumers’ health
What is the source of water for the water treatment plant?
E.g. river
What are the 5 laboratory tests mentioned in the text?
Total dissolved solids in water, turbidity of water, total solids in water, pH of water, acidity of water
What are the 5 topics covered in the course overview?
Fire flow calculation, water demands and uses, design flow calculation, design of water distribution networks, water treatment plants
What is the purpose of the high-pressure pump station in the water supply system?
To pump water to the main pipe
What is the role of the excess water in the water supply system?
Goes to the tank
What are the three categories of pathogens of concern in drinking water?
bacteria, viruses, amebic cysts
What is the purpose of disinfection in water treatment?
To reduce pathogens to an acceptable level.
What must the disinfection process be capable of destroying?
Bacteria, viruses, amebic cysts
Why is disinfection necessary after water filtration?
To make the water safe for human use by reducing pathogen levels.
Test your knowledge on water supply and sewerage engineering with this quiz based on the references provided by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed from the University of Sulaimani. The quiz content may cover topics such as water treatment, wastewater engineering, and related principles.
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