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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
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
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
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
The reason for supercharging in any engine is to
A Increase efficiency
B Increase power
C Reduce weight and bulk for a given output
D Effect fuel economy
Supercharging is essential in
A Diesel engines
B Gas turbines
C Petrol engines
D Aircraft engines
The object of supercharging the engine is
A To reduce mass of the engine per brake power
B To reduce space occupied by the engine
C To increase the power output of an engine when greater power is required
D All of the above

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