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  • In axial flow compressors, the flow of air is parallel to the axis of compressor.


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    • 1. The mean effective pressure of the compressor is the

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    • 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
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    • 2. Separators are generally used in air compressor installations

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    • A. before the intercooler
    • B. after the intercooler
    • C. between the aftercooler and receiver
    • D. before first stage suction
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    • 3. The operation of the reciprocating air motor is similar to reciprocating air compressor.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 4. A compressor at high altitudes will require __________ power.

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    • A. same
    • B. less
    • C. more
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    • 5. In n1 and n2 are the indices of compression for the first and second stage of compression, then the ratio of workdone on the first and second stages (W1/W2) with perfect intercoooing is given by

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    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
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    • 6. When the outlet angle from the rotor of a centrifugal compressor is more than 90°, then the blades are said to be

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    • A. forward curved
    • B. backward curved
    • C. radial
    • D. none of these
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    • 7. The ratio of the isothermal power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor is called overall isothermal efficiency.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 8. Standard air is the air at __________ and relative humidity of 36 percent.

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    • A. 0.1 bar and 20° C
    • B. 1 bar and 20° C
    • C. 0.1 bar and 40° C
    • D. 1 bar and 40° C
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    • 9. The assumption made in two stage compression with intercooler is that

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    • A. there is no pressure drop in the intercooler
    • B. the compression in both the cylinders is polytropic
    • C. the suction and delivery of air takes place at constant pressure
    • D. all of the above
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    • 10. The absolute pressure of air at the outlet of a compressor is called

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    • A. back pressure
    • B. critical pressure
    • C. discharge pressure
    • D. none of these
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