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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
In a centrifugal compressor, the flow of air is ________ to the axis of compressor.
A Parallel
B Perpendicular
C Inclined
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
A spherical body is symmetrical about its perpendicular axis. According to Routh's rule, the moment of inertia of a body about an axis passing through its centre of gravity is (where, M = Mass of the body and S = Sum of the squares of the two semi-axes.)
A $$\frac{{{\text{MS}}}}{3}$$
B $$\frac{{{\text{MS}}}}{4}$$
C $$\frac{{{\text{MS}}}}{5}$$
D None of these
The process, which causes the air to enter the impeller blades of a centrifugal compressor at ________ velocity (without effecting the mass of air to flow and velocity of flow) is known as prewhirl.
A Reduced
B Increased
C Zero
D None of these
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 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
In order to have a connecting rod equally strong in buckling about X-axis and Y-axis, the moment of inertia about X-axis should be __________ the moment of inertia about Y-axis.
A Equal to
B Twice
C Three times
D Four times
The M.I. of hollow circular section about a central axis perpendicular to section as compared to its M.I. about horizontal axis is
A Same
B Double
C Half
D Four times
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

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