Mechanical Engineering - Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines

Exercise : Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines - Section 3
6.
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: Option
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7.
Slip factor in a centrifugal compressor indicates the amount of air leaked from the storage vessel.
Yes
No
Answer: Option
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8.
The ratio of the isentropic work to the Euler's work is known as pressure coefficient.
Yes
No
Answer: Option
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9.
A turbo-prop is preferred to turbo-jet because
it has high propulsive efficiency at high speeds
it can fly at super sonic speeds
it can fly at high elevations
it has high power for take off
Answer: Option
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10.
The air power of the compressor is also known as
indicated power
brake power
frictional power
none of these
Answer: Option
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