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Axial-flow compressor operating regime: statement on best performance Statement: An axial compressor gives its optimum performance at high rotational speeds and large volume flows. Decide whether the statement is correct.

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Correct Answer: True

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Concept/ApproachAxial-flow compressors are favored for high mass-flow applications and achieve good efficiency at high blade tip speeds (high rpm), handling large volume flows through multiple stages.

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