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  • Question
  • For minimum work in multi-stage compression, the workdone on all stages should be equal.


  • Options
  • A. Yes
  • B. No

  • Correct Answer
  • Yes 


  • Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines problems


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    • 1. The minimum work required for a three stage reciprocating air compressor is __________ the work required for each stage.

    • Options
    • A. equal to
    • B. double
    • C. three times
    • D. six times
    • Discuss
    • 2. 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
    • 3. 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
    • 4. The ratio of the isentropic work to the Euler's work is known as pressure coefficient.

    • Options
    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 5. 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
    • 6. In a closed cycle gas turbine, the air is compressed

    • Options
    • A. isothermally
    • B. polytropically
    • C. isentropically
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 7. The reason for volumetric efficiency of reciprocating compressor being less than 100 percent is

    • Options
    • A. pressure drop across the valves
    • B. superheating in compressor
    • C. clearance volume and leakages
    • D. all of these
    • Discuss
    • 8. A 3 m3/min compressor means that it

    • Options
    • A. compresses 3 m3/min of standard air
    • B. compresses 3 m3/ min of free air
    • C. delivers 3 m3/ min of compressed air
    • D. delivers 3 m3/ min of compressed air at delivery pressure
    • Discuss
    • 9. Slip factor in a centrifugal compressor indicates the amount of air leaked from the storage vessel.

    • Options
    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 10. The compression ratio for the compressor is always __________ unity.

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


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