A 3 m3/min compressor means that it

Question: A 3 m3/min compressor means that it
[A].

compresses 3 m3/min of standard air

[B].

compresses 3 m3/ min of free air

[C].

delivers 3 m3/ min of compressed air

[D].

delivers 3 m3/ min of compressed air at delivery pressure

Answer: Option B

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In a reciprocating air compressor, the compression work per kg of air

Question: In a reciprocating air compressor, the compression work per kg of air
[A].

increases as clearance volume increases

[B].

decreases as clearance volume increases

[C].

is independent of clearance volume

[D].

increases as clearance volume decreases

Answer: Option C

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A large clearance Volume in a reciprocating compressor results in

Question: A large clearance Volume in a reciprocating compressor results in
[A].

reduced volume flow rate

[B].

increased volume flow rate

[C].

lower suction pressure

[D].

lower delivery pressure

Answer: Option A

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In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance, the workdone on the air during isentropic compression is __________ the heat required to raise the temperature of air from T1 to T2 at a constant pressure.

Question: In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance, the workdone on the air during isentropic compression is __________ the heat required to raise the temperature of air from T1 to T2 at a constant pressure.
[A].

equal to

[B].

less than

[C].

greater than

Answer: Option A

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In a single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance, the compression of air may be

Question: In a single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance, the compression of air may be
[A].

isothermal

[B].

polytropic

[C].

isentropic

[D].

any one of these

Answer: Option D

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In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor without clearance volume, the workdone is maximum during

Question: In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor without clearance volume, the workdone is maximum during
[A].

isothermal compression

[B].

isentropic compression

[C].

polytropic compression

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option B

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In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance volume, the workdone is minimum during

Question: In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance volume, the workdone is minimum during
[A].

isothermal compression

[B].

isentropic compression

[C].

polytropic compression

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option A

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

Question: In a single acting reciprocating compressor, the suction, compression and delivery of air takes place in __________ of the piston.
[A].

one stroke

[B].

two strokes

[C].

three strokes

[D].

four strokes

Answer: Option B

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