If p1, is the pressure of air entering the L.P. cylinder and p2 is the pressure of air leaving the L.P. cylinder (or intercooler pressure), then the ratio of cylinder diameters for a single acting, two stage reciprocating air compressor with complete intercooling is given by (where D1 = Dia. of L.P. cylinder, and D2 = Dia. of H.P. cylinder) September 14, 2025 by Admin [A]. D1/D2 = p1p2 [B]. D1/D2 = p1/p2 [C]. D1/D2 = p2/p1 [D]. none of these ✅ The correct answer is option C.
When the temperature of air leaving the intercooler, in a two stage compression with intercooler, is __________ the original atmospheric air temperature, then the intercooling is known as perfect or complete intercooling. September 14, 2025 by Admin [A]. equal to [B]. less than [C]. more than null ✅ The correct answer is option A.
Only rocket engines can be propelled to space because September 14, 2025 by Admin [A]. they can generate very high thrust [B]. they have high propulsion efficiency [C]. these engines can work on several fuels [D]. they are not air-breathing engines ✅ The correct answer is option D.
A closed cycle gas turbine gives __________ efficiency as compared to an open cycle gas turbine. September 14, 2025 by Admin [A]. same [B]. lower [C]. higher null ✅ The correct answer is option C.
A rotary compressor is driven by an September 14, 2025 by Admin electric motor engine either (a) or (b) none of these ✅ The correct answer is option C.
The ratio of the indicated power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor, is called September 14, 2025 by Admin compressor efficiency volumetric efficiency isothermal efficiency mechanical efficiency ✅ The correct answer is option D.
The ratio of workdone per cycle to the stroke volume of the compressor is known as September 14, 2025 by Admin compressor capacity compression ratio compressor efficiency mean effective pressure ✅ The correct answer is option D.
The rotary compressors are suitable for large discharge of air at low pressure. September 14, 2025 by Admin TRUE FALSE ✅ The correct answer is option A.
The increase in pressure in a vane blower takes place first due to compression and then due to back flow of air. September 14, 2025 by Admin Correct Incorrect ✅ The correct answer is option A.
Rotary compressors are used for delivering September 14, 2025 by Admin small quantities of air at high pressures large quantities of air at high pressures small quantities of air at low pressures large quantities of air at low pressures ✅ The correct answer is option D.