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Compressor Quiz | Compressor Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

(1) The ratio of actual whirl velocity to the ideal whirl velocity in the centrifugal compressor is called as _________.
[A] slip factor
[B] work factor
[C] velocity factor
[D] none of the above
Answer: slip factor
(2) Vaneless diffusers are suitable for ___________.
[A] only low pressure rise
[B] only high pressure rise
[C] both low as well as high pressure rise
[D] none
Answer: only low pressure rise

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(3) How is the variation of air velocity while passing through impeller followed by diffuser in centrifugal compressor?
[A] Air velocity decreases in impeller and then increases in diffuser
[B] Air velocity goes no increasing in impeller followed by diffuser
[C] Air velocity goes no decreasing in impeller followed by diffuser
[D] Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser
Answer: Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser
(4) Which compressors are suitable for large volume flow rates of above 1200 m3/min
[A] Centrifugal compressors
[B] Axial flow compressors
[C] Both a. and b.
[D] None of the above
Answer: Axial flow compressors
(5) The mass flow rate of air compressed in axial flow compressor is _____________centrifugal compressor.
[A] unpredictable
[B] lower than
[C] same as
[D] higher than
Answer: higher than
(6) Separators are generally installed in compressors......
[A] After the intercooler
[B] Before the intercooler
[C] Before the receiver
[D] None of the above
Answer: After the intercooler
(7) Ratio of compression is the ratio of.......
[A] Stroke Volume and clearance volume
[B] Gauge discharge pressure to the gauge intake pressure
[C] Absolute discharge pressure to the absolute intake pressure
[D] None of the above
Answer: Absolute discharge pressure to the absolute intake pressure
(8) The pressure of air at the beginning of the compression stroke is......atmospheric pressure
[A] Less than
[B] More than
[C] Equal to
[D] None of the above
Answer: Less than
(9) Volumetric efficiency of air compressors is of the order of.........
[A] 70 to 90%
[B] 60 to 70%
[C] 20 to 30%
[D] 40 to 50%
Answer: 70 to 90%
(10) The ratio of indicated HP to shaft HP is known as.......
[A] Volumetric efficiency
[B] Mechanical efficiency
[C] Compressor efficiency
[D] None of the above
Answer: Mechanical efficiency
(11) Ratio of indicated HP and break HP is known as.........
[A] Mechanical efficiency
[B] Adiabatic efficiency
[C] Volumetric efficiency
[D] None of the above
Answer: Mechanical efficiency
(12) Maximum work is done in compressing air when the compression is......
[A] Adiabatic
[B] Polytropic
[C] Isothermal
[D] Any of the above
Answer: Adiabatic
(13) The ratio of work-done per cycle to the stroke volume of the compressor is known as.......
[A] Compressor efficiency
[B] Mean effective pressure
[C] Compressor capacity
[D] None of the above
Answer: Mean effective pressure
(14) The capacity of a compression is 10 m3/minute.10 m 3/minute refers to.......
[A] Free air
[B] Standard air
[C] Compressed air at delivery pressure
[D] None of the above
Answer: Free air
(15) Aeroplanes employe following type of compressor.........
[A] Axial flow
[B] Combination of above
[C] Radial flow
[D] Centrifugal
Answer: Axial flow

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