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  1. The overall isothermal efficiency of the compressor is defined as the ratio of

  2. A.
    work required to compress the air isothermally to the actual work required to compress the air for the same pressure ratio
    B.
    isothermal power to the shaft power or B.P. of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor
    C.
    volume of free air delivery per stroke to the swept volume of the piston
    D.
    isentropic power to the power required to drive the compressor

  3. The minimum work required for a three stage reciprocating air compressor is __________ the work required for each stage.

  4. A.
    equal to
    B.
    double
    C.
    three times
    D.
    six times

  5. For a multi-stage compressor, the polytropic efficiency is constant throughout for all the stages.

  6. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  7. In a high pressure compressor, the delivery pressure is

  8. A.
    1 to 5 bar
    B.
    5 to 8 bar
    C.
    8 to 10 bar
    D.
    10 to 15 bar

  9. When the outlet angle from the rotor of a centrifugal compressor is more than 90°, then the blades are said to be

  10. A.
    forward curved
    B.
    backward curved
    C.
    radial
    D.
    none of these

  11. In axial flow compressors, the flow of air is parallel to the axis of compressor.

  12. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  13. The ratio of the isothermal power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor is called overall isothermal efficiency.

  14. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  15. In a double acting compressor, the air is compressed

  16. A.
    in one cylinder
    B.
    in two cylinders
    C.
    in a single cylinder on both sides of the piston
    D.
    in two cylinders on both sides of the piston

  17. The basic principle of the rocket propulsion is the same as that of jet propulsion.

  18. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

  19. In a centrifugal compressor, the flow of air is __________ to the axis of compressor.

  20. A.
    parallel
    B.
    perpendicular
    C.
    inclined
    D.
    none of these