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- Question
The degree of reaction is usually kept __________ for all types of axial flow compressors.
Options- A. 0.2
- B. 0.3
- C. 0.4
- D. 0.5
- Correct Answer
- 0.5
- 1. For a multi-stage compressor, the polytropic efficiency is constant throughout for all the stages.
Options- A. True
- B. False Discuss
- 2. The clearance, in a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor does not effect the workdone on the air and the power required for compressing the air.
Options- A. True
- B. False Discuss
- 3. A closed cycle gas turbine works on
Options- A. Carnot cycle
- B. Rankine cycle
- C. Ericsson cycle
- D. Joule cycle Discuss
- 4. The efficiency of roots blower __________ with the increase in pressure ratio.
Options- A. decreases
- B. increases
- C. does not change Discuss
- 5. In open cycle turbo-jet engines used in military aircraft, reheating the exhaust gas from the turbine by burning, more fuel is used to increase the
Options- A. thrust and range of aircraft
- B. efficiency of the engine
- C. both (a) and (b)
- D. none of these Discuss
- 6. The compressor capacity is defined as the
Options- A. actual volume of the air delivered by the compressor when reduced to normal temperature and pressure conditions
- B. volume of air delivered by the compressor
- C. volume of air sucked by the compressor during its suction stroke
- D. none of the above Discuss
- 7. In a centrifugal compressor, the flow of air is __________ to the axis of compressor.
Options- A. parallel
- B. perpendicular
- C. inclined
- D. none of these Discuss
- 8. The ratio of the isentropic work to the Euler's work is known as pressure coefficient.
Options- A. Yes
- B. No Discuss
- 9. In a double acting compressor, the air is compressed
Options- A. in one cylinder
- B. in two cylinders
- C. in a single cylinder on both sides of the piston
- D. in two cylinders on both sides of the piston Discuss
- 10. If the flow of air through the compressor is perpendicular to its axis, then it is a
Options- A. reciprocating compressor
- B. centrifugal compressor
- C. axial flow compressor
- D. turbo compressor Discuss
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Correct Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Correct Answer: Joule cycle
Correct Answer: decreases
Correct Answer: thrust and range of aircraft
Correct Answer: volume of air delivered by the compressor
Correct Answer: perpendicular
Correct Answer: Yes
Correct Answer: in a single cylinder on both sides of the piston
Correct Answer: centrifugal compressor
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