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  • The ratio of the discharge pressure to the inlet pressure of air is called


  • Options
  • A. compression ratio
  • B. expansion ratio
  • C. compressor efficiency
  • D. volumetric efficiency

  • Correct Answer
  • compression ratio 


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    • 1. The basic principle of the rocket propulsion is the same as that of jet propulsion.

    • Options
    • A. Yes
    • B. No
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    • 2. 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
    • 3. A centrifugal compressor is an axial flow compressor.

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

    • Options
    • A. indicated power
    • B. brake power
    • C. frictional power
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 6. 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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    • 7. 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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    • 8. 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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    • 9. Reheating in a multi-stage expansion gas turbine __________ compressor work.

    • Options
    • A. has no effect on
    • B. decreases
    • C. increases
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    • 10. The volumetric efficiency of a compressor

    • Options
    • A. increases with decrease in compression ratio
    • B. decreases with decrease in compression ratio
    • C. increases with increase in compression ratio
    • D. decreases with increase in compression ratio
    • Discuss


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