Mechanical Engineering - Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines - Section 1 (Q.No. 11)

Compressors, Gas Dynamics and Gas Turbines

11.

Which of the following statement is wrong?

In a two stage reciprocating air compressor with complete intercooling, maximum work is saved.

The minimum work required for a two stage reciprocating air compressor is double the work required for each stage.

The ratio of the volume of free air delivery per stroke to the swept volume of the piston is called volumetric efficiency.

none of the above

Answer: Option

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Chhotu said: 4 years ago

D is the right answer.

Joy said: 5 years ago

D is right. Minimum work for a 2 stage compressor (WITH PERFECT INTERCOOLING) is double of that required for each stage.

Nani said: 5 years ago

B is the right one.

Shiva said: 7 years ago

Yeah, B is the right answer.

TAmu said: 7 years ago

B should be the answer. It's never double but less than that.

Refer PV diagram.

AVINASH SHARMA said: 9 years ago

Please explain it?

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