Prime movers for rotary compressors: identify feasible drives. Rotary compressors in industry can be coupled to different prime movers. Select the correct statement about typical drive sources.
Mechanical Engineering
Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Aelectric motor
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Bengine
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Ceither (a) or (b)
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Dnone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: either (a) or (b)
Explanation
Concept/ApproachRotary compressors are commonly shaft-driven by electric motors (industrial plants) or by internal-combustion engines (mobile/field applications). Both are practical and widely used.
Final Answereither (a) or (b).