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What are the types of dams
The various types of dams are as follows Earthen Dams Rockfill Dams Gravity Dams Hollow masonry gravity dams Arch Dams Steel dams Timber dams Earthen Dam The earthen dam has…
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State the different types of weir
The weirs may be divided into following three classes Masonry weirs with a vertical drop Rockfill weirs with sloping aprons Concrete weir with sloping downstream glacis Masonry weirs with a…
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Types of spillways
Depending on their utility, spillways are divided into two main types Main spillways or service spillways Emergency spillways Main spillways or service spillways They are masonry or concrete structure which…
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What is storage reservoirs
The pool of water created by the construction of a dam across a river is called reservoir. When the reservoir remains in water supply during the rainy season and releases…
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What are dams?
A dam can be defined as an impervious barrier or an obstruction built across a natural stream or river to store the water on upstream of it up to a…
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Collection of solids waste
Collection of solids waste [ dry refuse] In order to keep the environment clean and healthy, the refuse should be removed quickly. The frequency of refuse collection mainly depends on…
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How is ultimate analysis of coal carried out in the laboratory?
The ultimate analysis includes determination of carbon, sulfur, nitrogen, ash and oxygen. It is the elemental analysis of coal. It is used for calculation of calorific values. Procedure Carbon and…
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What is meant by weir?
A weir is an impervious barrier constructed across a river to raise its water level on its upstream side and divert the water into the canal taking off from its…
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What are the various methods of sewage disposal
After conveying the sewage through sewers, the next step is its disposal. The sewage can be disposed of without treatment or after suitable treatment finally, the sewage is disposed of…
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Processes in wastewater treatment layout
There are three types of operations and processers Physical unit operation Chemical unit processes Biological unit processes Physical unit operations The physical unit's operations in which application of physical forces…