EC/OCT 2009/ECW502
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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE
ELEMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE
ECW502
EXAMINATION
OCTOBER 2009
TIME
3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.
This question paper consists of five (5) questions
2.
Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.
3.
Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.
4.
Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:
i)
ii)
the Question Paper
an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages
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QUESTION 1
a) Explain THREE (3) major treatment processes might be needed for surface water
intended for potable use.
(10 marks)
b) Describe the function of the following components in waste water treatment process
i) Primary treatment
ii) Tertiary treatment
(10 marks)
QUESTION 2
a) State the chemical water quality parameters that are concern to environmental
engineers.
(6 marks)
b) What is the objective of water quality monitoring
(4 marks)
c) Explain the main sources of pollutant in our environment
(10 marks)
QUESTION 3
a) Briefly explain FIVE (5) functional elements of collection systems in the solid waste
management.
(10 marks)
b) State the factors that should be considered in evaluating potential landfill sites.
(5 marks)
c) Describe how the water quality index is calculated in Malaysia.
(5 marks)
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QUESTION 4
a) Briefly explain water quality requirements and water quality standards for any usage.
(5 marks)
b) Discuss FOUR (4) methods of controlling emissions at the source.
(10 marks)
c) Define and give example of the following:i) Primary pollutants
ii) Secondary pollutants
(5 marks)
QUESTION 5
a) Provide brief explanation for the following terms in environmental management
i) Reforestation
ii) Soil contamination
iii) ISO 14000
iv) Waste minimization
(20 marks)
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