1. A large clearance volume in a reciprocating compressor results in ?

reduced volume flow rate

increased volume flow rate

lower suction pressure

lower delivery pressure

Answer: reduced volume flow rate

Explanation:


2. In a jet propulsion unit, the products of combustion after passing through the gas turbine are discharged into ?

atmosphere

vacuum

discharge nozzle

back to the compressor

Answer: discharge nozzle

Explanation:


3. Intercooling in multi-stage compressors is done ?

to cool the air during compression

to cool the air at delivery

to enable compression in two stages

to minimise the work of compression

Answer: to minimise the work of compression

Explanation:


4. In a jet propulsion ?

the propulsive matter is ejected from within the propelled body

the propulsive matter is caused to flow around the propelled body

its functioning does not depend upon presence of air

none of the above

Answer: the propulsive matter is caused to flow around the propelled body

Explanation:


5. For minimum work required to compress and deliver a quantity of air by multi-stage compression ?

the compression ratio in each stage should be same

the intercooling should be perfect

the workdone in each stage should be same

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


6. A jet engine has ?

no propeller

propeller in front

propeller at back

propeller on the top

Answer: no propeller

Explanation:


7. The ratio of the indicated power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor, is called ?

compressor efficiency

volumetric efficiency

isothermal efficiency

mechanical efficiency

Answer: mechanical efficiency

Explanation:


8. The work done on a compressor will be minimum if air is taken from ?

the atmosphere

a source at 0° C

a source of low temperature air

a source of high temperature air

Answer: a source of low temperature air

Explanation:


9. The reason for volumetric efficiency of reciprocating compressor being less than 100 percent is ?

pressure drop across the valves

superheating in compressor

clearance volume and leakages

all of these

Answer: all of these

Explanation:


10. The air is delivered ........ in one revolution in case of a three-lobbed rotor ?

two times

three times

four times

six times

Answer: six times

Explanation: