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Intercooling in compressors results in saving of power in compressing given volume of air to a given pressure.
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1. The volumetric efficiency for reciprocating air compressors is about
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A. 10 to 40%
B. 40 to 60%
C. 60 to 70%
D. 70 to 90%
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Correct Answer: 70 to 90%
2. The inlet pressure is always __________ the discharge pressure.
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A. equal to
B. less than
C. more than
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Correct Answer: less than
3. In a reciprocating air compressor, the compression work per kg of air
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A. increases as clearance volume increases
B. decreases as clearance volume increases
C. is independent of clearance volume
D. increases as clearance volume decreases
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Correct Answer: is independent of clearance volume
4. In a single acting reciprocating compressor, the suction, compression and delivery of air takes place in __________ of the piston.
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A. one stroke
B. two strokes
C. three strokes
D. four strokes
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Correct Answer: two strokes
5. In axial flow compressor, exit flow angle deviation from the blade angle is a function of
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A. blade camber
B. blade camber and incidence angle
C. space-chord ratio
D. blade camber and space-chord ratio
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Correct Answer: blade camber and incidence angle
6. The maximum delivery pressure in a rotary air compressor is
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A. 10 bar
B. 20 bar
C. 30 bar
D. 50 bar
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Correct Answer: 10 bar
7. Gas turbine as compared to steam turbine
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A. requires less space for installation
B. has compressor and combustion chamber
C. has less efficiency
D. all of these
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Correct Answer: all of these
8. Which of the following statement is wrong?
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A. In a two stage reciprocating air compressor with complete intercooling, maximum work is saved.
B. The minimum work required for a two stage reciprocating air compressor is double the work required for each stage.
C. The ratio of the volume of free air delivery per stroke to the swept volume of the piston is called volumetric efficiency.
D. none of the above
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Correct Answer: none of the above
9. In the aircraft propellers
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A. the propulsive matter is ejected from within the propelled body
B. the propulsive matter is caused to flow around the propelled body
C. its functioning does not depend upon the presence of air
D. none of the above
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Correct Answer: the propulsive matter is ejected from within the propelled body
10. A rotary compressor is driven by an
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A. electric motor
B. engine
C. either (a) or (b)
D. none of these
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Correct Answer: either (a) or (b)
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