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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Autumn Examinations 2011
Module Title: Environmental Engineering 2
Module Code: CIVL
School: Building and Civil Engineering
Programme Title: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Programme Code: CCIVL_7_Y 3
External Examiner(s): Ms M Kyne, Mr J Murphy Internal Examiner(s): Mr TL O’Driscoll
Instructions: Answer four questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Duration: 2 hours
Sitting: Autumn 2011
Requirements for this examination:
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
Q1(a) Explain the reasons for measuring biological indices when assessing water quality in surface waters. Describe indices that are tested, and sampling methods that may be used. (10 marks)
Q1(b) Describe the following systems of environmental licensing, that exist under the remit of the EPA: (i) IPPC licence (ii) Waste license (iii) Wastewater discharge authorisation license (15 marks)
Q2(a) Describe the following hydro-electric turbines: (i) Francis turbine. (ii) Pelton turbine. (6 marks)
Q2(b) Explain the basis of a wind-pumped storage electricity generation system. (6 marks)
What are the possible planning issues associated with such a scheme? (3 marks)
Q2(c) An application is to be submitted for a large scale quarry development. List what you would expect to be major environmental impacts that could be associated with such a development. Describe in detail how these points should be addressed in an Environmental Impact Assessment. (10 marks)
Q3(a) Describe the methodology used to select a suitable site for a municipal landfill site (8 marks)
