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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
Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines problems
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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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Correct Answer: Incorrect
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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Correct Answer: high
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
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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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Correct Answer: discharge pressure
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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Correct Answer: all of the above
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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Correct Answer: Yes
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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Correct Answer: compression ratio
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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Correct Answer: Forward curved blades
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
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Correct Answer: degree of reaction
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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Correct Answer: discharge nozzle
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