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Centrifugal compressors compared to reciprocating compressors
A Require less space
B Have quieter operation
C Have lower operating costs
D All of the above
Volumetric efficiency of air compressors is of the order of
A 20 - 30%
B 40 - 50%
C 60 - 70%
D 70 - 90%
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 $${\text{m}}{\omega ^2}{\text{r}}\frac{{\cos2\theta }}{{\text{n}}}$$
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 $$1 + {\text{K}} - {\text{K}}{\left( {\frac{{{{\text{p}}_2}}}{{{{\text{p}}_1}}}} \right)^{\frac{{{\text{n}} - 1}}{{\text{n}}}}}$$
Clearance volume in actual reciprocating compressors is essential
A To accommodate Valves in the cylinder head
B To provide cushioning effect
C To attain high volumetric efficiency
D To provide cushioning effect and also to avoid mechanical bang of piston with cylinder head
The reciprocating refrigerant compressors are very suitable for
A Small displacements and low condensing pressures
B Large displacements and high condensing pressures
C Small displacements and high condensing pressures
D Large displacements and low condensing pressures
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%
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 air compressors, free air delivery means the
A Actual volume of the air delivered by the compressor when reduced to normal temperature and pressure conditions
B Volume of air delivered by the compressor
C Volume of air sucked by the compressor during its suction stroke
D None of the above

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