An ideal air compressor cycle with clearance on P-V diagram can be represented by following processes

A One adiabatic, two isobaric, and one constant volume
B Two adiabatic and two isobaric
C Two adiabatic, one isobaric and one constant volume
D One adiabatic, one isobaric and two constant volumes

Correct Answer: Two adiabatic and two isobaric

An ideal air compressor cycle with clearance on P-V diagram can be represented by following processes Two adiabatic and two isobaric
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An ideal air compressor cycle without clearance on P-V diagram can be represented by following processes
A One adiabatic, two isobaric, and one constant volume
B Two adiabatic and two isobaric
C Two adiabatic, one isobaric and one constant volume
D One adiabatic, one isobaric and two constant volumes
The area of actual indicator diagram on an air compressor as compared to area of ideal indicator diagram is
A Less
B More
C Same
D More/less depending on compressor capacity
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
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 $$1 + {\text{K}} - {\text{K}}{\left( {\frac{{{{\text{p}}_2}}}{{{{\text{p}}_1}}}} \right)^{\frac{{{\text{n}} - 1}}{{\text{n}}}}}$$
In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor without clearance volume, the work-done is maximum during
A Isothermal compression
B Isentropic compression
C Polytropic compression
D None of these
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
The clearance volume of the air compressor is kept minimum because
A It allows maximum compression to be achieved
B It greatly affects volumetric efficiency
C It results in minimum work
D It permits isothermal compression
In a centrifugal compressor, the flow of air is ________ to the axis of compressor.
A Parallel
B Perpendicular
C Inclined
D None of these
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
There is always some steam left in the clearance space from the previous stroke. This steam left in the clearance space is called
A Wet steam
B Saturated steam
C Superheated steam
D Cushion steam

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