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  • The absolute pressure of air at the outlet of a compressor is called


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

  • Correct Answer
  • discharge pressure 


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    • 1. 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
    • Discuss
    • 2. 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
    • Discuss
    • 3. 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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    • 4. 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
    • Discuss
    • 5. In axial flow compressors, the flow of air is parallel to the axis of compressor.

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    • A. Correct
    • B. Incorrect
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    • 6. The air power of the compressor is also known as

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    • A. indicated power
    • B. brake power
    • C. frictional power
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 7. The speed of rotary air compressor is __________ as compared to reciprocating air compressor.

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    • A. high
    • B. low
    • Discuss
    • 8. A centrifugal compressor is an axial flow compressor.

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    • A. Correct
    • B. Incorrect
    • Discuss
    • 9. When air is to be compressed at a high pressure, then it is advantageous to use

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    • A. single stage compression
    • B. multi-stage compression without intercooling
    • C. multi-stage compression with intercooling
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 10. The basic principle of the rocket propulsion is the same as that of jet propulsion.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss


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