The variable required to be known in correlations used for estimating
the horse power of a centrifugal gas compressor and hence its cost is
P. Inlet pressure
Q. Compressor rpm
R. Delivery pressure
S. Volumetric flow rate at inlet.
(A) P, Q and R
(B) P and R
(C) R and S
(D) P, Rand S

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) P, Q and R

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