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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 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
Out of the following, from where you will prefer to take intake for air compressor
A From an air conditioned room maintained at 20°C
B From outside atmosphere at 1°C
C From coal yard side
D From a side where cooling tower is located nearby
Air intake for an air compressor should be preferably taken from
A A site, where cooling towers are located nearby
B A site, where open coal yard in located nearby
C An air conditioned room maintained at a temperature of 18°C
D An outside atmosphere at 10°C
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
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 compressor capacity with decrease in suction temperature
A Increases
B Decreases
C Remain unaffected
D May increase or decrease depending on compressor capacity

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