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  • 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

  • Correct Answer
  • multi-stage compression with intercooling 


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    • 1. A centrifugal compressor is an axial flow compressor.

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    • A. Correct
    • B. Incorrect
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    • 2. The speed of rotary air compressor is __________ as compared to reciprocating air compressor.

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    • A. high
    • B. low
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    • 3. 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
    • 4. 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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    • 5. 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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    • 6. The basic principle of the rocket propulsion is the same as that of jet propulsion.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
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    • 7. The ratio of the discharge pressure to the inlet pressure of air is called

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    • A. compression ratio
    • B. expansion ratio
    • C. compressor efficiency
    • D. volumetric efficiency
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    • 8. Which of the following bladings will give maximum pressure rise in a centrifugal compressor, assuming the same overall dimensions, blade inlet angle and rotational speeds?

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    • A. Forward curved blades
    • B. Backward curved blades
    • C. Radial blades
    • D. all of these
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    • 9. In an axial flow compressor, the ratio of pressure in theTOtor blades to the pressure rise in the compressor in one stage is known as

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    • A. work factor
    • B. slip factor
    • C. degree of reaction
    • D. pressure coefficient
    • Discuss
    • 10. In a jet propulsion unit, the products of combustion after passing through the gas turbine are discharged into

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    • A. atmosphere
    • B. vacuum
    • C. discharge nozzle
    • D. back to the compressor
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