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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%
    • Discuss
    • 2. The inlet pressure is always __________ the discharge pressure.

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    • A. equal to
    • B. less than
    • C. more than
    • Discuss
    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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
    • Discuss


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