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  • The ratio of the indicated power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor, is called


  • Options
  • A. compressor efficiency
  • B. volumetric efficiency
  • C. isothermal efficiency
  • D. mechanical efficiency

  • Correct Answer
  • mechanical efficiency 


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    • 1. For a two stage reciprocating compressor, compression from p1 to p3 is with perfect intercooling and no pressure losses. If compression in both the cylinders follows the same polytropic process and the atmospheric pressure is pa, then the intermediate pressure p2 is given by

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    • A. p2 = (p1 + p3)/2
    • B. p2 = p1.p3
    • C. P2 = Pa x p3/p1
    • D. p2 = pa p3/p1
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    • 2. A closed cycle gas turbine gives __________ efficiency as compared to an open cycle gas turbine.

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    • A. same
    • B. lower
    • C. higher
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    • 3. An aftercooler is used to

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    • A. remove impurities from air
    • B. reduce volume of air
    • C. cause moisture and oil vapour to drop out
    • D. cool the air
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    • 4. In a jet propulsion

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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 presence of air
    • D. none of the above
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    • 5. The maximum temperature in a gas turbine is

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    • A. 200°C
    • B. 500°C
    • C. 700°C
    • D. 1000°C
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    • 6. Workdone by a two-stage reciprocating air compressor per cycle is equal to the workdone in LP. cylinder and H.P. cylinder.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 7. The actual volume of air delivered by a compressor, When reduced to the normal temperature and pressure conditions is called compressor capacity.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
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    • 8. Rotary compressors are used for delivering

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    • A. small quantities of air at high pressures
    • B. large quantities of air at high pressures
    • C. small quantities of air at low pressures
    • D. large quantities of air at low pressures
    • Discuss
    • 9. The type of rotary compressor used in gas turbines, is of

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    • A. centrifugal type
    • B. axial flow type
    • C. radial flow type
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 10. The capacity of a compressor is expressed in

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    • A. kg/m2
    • B. kg/m3
    • C. m3/min
    • D. m3/kg
    • Discuss


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