In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor without clearance volume, the work-done is maximum during

In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance volume, the work-done is minimum during

A

Isothermal compression

B

Isentropic compression

C

Polytropic compression

D

None of these

In a single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance, the compression of air may be

A

Isothermal

B

Polytropic

C

Isentropic

D

Any one of these

A large clearance volume in a reciprocating compressor results in

A

Reduced volume flow rate

B

Increased volume flow rate

C

Lower suction pressure

D

Lower delivery pressure

The minimum work required for a three stage reciprocating air compressor is ________ the work required for each stage.

A

Equal to

B

Double

C

Three times

D

Six times

By fitting an air vessel to the reciprocating pump, there is always a saving of work done and subsequently saving of power. This saving in case of a single acting reciprocating pump is

A

39.2%

B

48.8%

C

84.8%

D

88.4%

In a single acting reciprocating compressor, the suction, compression and delivery of air takes place in ________ of the piston.

A

One stroke

B

Two strokes

C

Three strokes

D

Four strokes

If the clearance ratio for a reciprocating air compressor is 'K', then its volumetric efficiency is given by

A

$$1 - {\text{K}} + {\text{K}}{\left( {\frac{{{{\text{p}}_1}}}{{{{\text{p}}_2}}}} \right)^{\frac{1}{{\text{n}}}}}$$

B

$$1 + {\text{K}} - {\text{K}}{\left( {\frac{{{{\text{p}}_2}}}{{{{\text{p}}_1}}}} \right)^{\frac{1}{{\text{n}}}}}$$

C

$$1 - {\text{K}} + {\text{K}}{\left( {\frac{{{{\text{p}}_1}}}{{{{\text{p}}_2}}}} \right)^{\frac{{{\text{n}} - 1}}{{\text{n}}}}}$$

D

$$1 + {\text{K}} - {\text{K}}{\left( {\frac{{{{\text{p}}_2}}}{{{{\text{p}}_1}}}} \right)^{\frac{{{\text{n}} - 1}}{{\text{n}}}}}$$

By fitting an air vessel to the reciprocating pump, there is always a saving of work done and subsequently saving of power. The saving in case of a double acting reciprocating pump is

A

39.2%

B

48.8%

C

84.8%

D

88.4%

The primary unbalanced force due to inertia of reciprocating parts in a reciprocating engine is given by (where m = Mass of reciprocating parts, $$\omega $$ = Angular speed of crank, r = Radius of crank, $$\theta $$ = Angle of inclination of crank with the line of stroke and n = Ratio of the length of connecting rod to radius of crank)

A

$${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\sin \theta $$

B

$${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\cos \theta $$

C

$${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\frac{{\sin 2\theta }}{{\text{n}}}$$

D

$${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\frac{{\cos2\theta }}{{\text{n}}}$$

The secondary unbalanced force due to inertia of reciprocating parts in a reciprocating engine is given by (where m = Mass of reciprocating parts, $$\omega $$ = Angular speed of crank, r = Radius of crank, $$\theta $$ = Angle of inclination of crank with the line of stroke and n = Ratio of the length of connecting rod to radius of crank)

A

$${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\sin \theta $$

B

$${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\cos \theta $$

C

$${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\frac{{\sin 2\theta }}{{\text{n}}}$$

D

$${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\frac{{\cos2\theta }}{{\text{n}}}$$

In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor without clearance volume, the work-done is maximum during

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