1. If the flow of air through the compressor is perpendicular to its ?

reciprocating compressor

centrifugal compressor

axial flow compressor

turbo compres

Answer: centrifugal compressor

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2. 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 ?

work factor

slip factor

degree of reaction

pressure coefficient

Answer: degree of reaction

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3. Separators are generally used in air compressor installations ?

before the intercooler

after the intercooler

between the aftercooler and receiver

before first stage suction

Answer: between the aftercooler and receiver

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4. The ratio of work done per cycle to the stroke volume of the compressor is known as ?

compressor capacity

compression ratio

compressor efficiency

mean effective pressure

Answer: mean effective pressure

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5. The stagnation pressure rise in a centrifugal compressor takes place ?

in the diffuser only

in the impeller only

in the diffuser and impeller

in the inlet guide vanes only

Answer: in the diffuser and impeller

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6. When air is to be compressed at a high pressure, then it is advantageous to use ?

single stage compression

multi-stage compression without intercooling

multi-stage compression with intercooling

none of these

Answer: multi-stage compression with intercooling

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7. Which of the following statement is correct ?

The reciprocating compressors are best suited for high pressure and low volume capacity

The effect of clearance volume on power consumption is negligible for the same volume of discharge

both (a) and (b)

none of these

Answer: both (a) and (b)

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8. The compression ratio in a gas turbine is ?

4

7

9

12

Answer: 7

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9. In a single acting reciprocating compressor, the suction, compression and delivery of air takes place in ........of the piston ?

one stroke

two strokes

three strokes

four strokes

Answer: two strokes

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10. In a high pressure compressor, the delivery pressure is ?

1 to 5 bar

5 to 8 bar

8 to 10 bar

10 to 15 bar

Answer: 8 to 10 bar

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