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For a two stage compressor, if index of compression for higher stage is greater than index of compression for lower stage, then the optimum pressure as compared to ideal case will
A Increase
B Decrease
C Remain unaffected
D Other factors control it
In an axial flow compressor, the ratio of pressure in the rotor blades to the pressure rise in the compressor in one stage is known as
A Work factor
B Slip factor
C Degree of reaction
D Pressure coefficient
Axial flow compressor has the following advantage over centrifugal compressor
A Larger air handling ability per unit frontal area
B Higher pressure ratio per stage
C Aerofoil blades are used
D Higher average velocities
In a centrifugal compressor, the flow of air is ________ to the axis of compressor.
A Parallel
B Perpendicular
C Inclined
D None of these
Which is false statement about advantages of multistage compressor in comparison to single stage compressor?
A Less power requirement
B Better mechanical balance
C Less loss of air due to leakage past the cylinder
D Lower volumetric efficiency
If the flow of air through the compressor is parallel to its axis, then the compressor is
A Reciprocating compressor
B Centrifugal compressor
C Axial flow compressor
D Turbo compressor
For very low pressure and high discharge rate, the compressor used is a/an __________ compressor.
A Axial
B Reciprocating
C Rotary
D None of these
The variable required to be known in correlations used for estimating the horse power of a centrifugal gas compressor and hence its cost are P. Inlet pressure Q. Compressor rpm R. Delivery pressure S. Volumetric flow rate at inlet.
A P, Q and R
B P and R
C R and S
D P, R and S
Volumetric efficiency of a compressor decreases with ________ in compression ratio.
A Decrease
B Increase
C Remain same
D Does not change
The volumetric efficiency of compressor with increase in compression ratio will
A Increase
B Decrease
C Remain same
D May increase or decrease depending on clearance volume

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