Description : In a centrifugal compressor, an increase in speed at a given pressure ratio causes A. Increase in flow B. Decrease in flow C. Increase in efficiency D. Increase in flow and decrease in efficiency
Last Answer : ANSWER : D
Description : In a centrifugal compressor an increase in speed at a given pressure ratio causes A. Increase in flow and increase in efficiency B. Increase in flow and decrease in efficiency C. Decrease in flow and increase in efficiency D. Decrease in flow and decrease in efficiency
Last Answer : ANSWER : B
Description : One dimensional flow implies (A) Flow in a straight line (B) Steady uniform flow (C) Unsteady uniform flow (D) A flow which does not account for changes in transverse direction
Last Answer : (D) A flow which does not account for changes in transverse direction
Description : The pressure rise in the impeller of centrifugal compressor is achieved by A. the decrease in volume and diffusion action B. the centrifugal action and decrease in volume C. the centrifugal and diffusion action D. the centrifugal and push pull action
Description : Air refrigeration operates on (a) Carnot cycle (b) Reversed Carnot cycle (c) Rankine cycle (d) Brayton cycle.
Last Answer : Ans: d
Description : In a refrigeration cycle, the flow of refrigerant is controlled by (a) compressor (b) condenser (c) evaporator (d) expansion valve
Description : Which one of the following types of compressor is mostly used for supercharging of IC engines? (a) Radial flow compressor (b) Axial flow compressor (c) Root blower (d) Reciprocating compressor
Last Answer : Ans : c
Description : Compressor mostly used for supercharging of IC engine is A. Radial flow compressor B. Axial flow compressor C. Root blower compressor D. Reciprocating compressor
Last Answer : ANSWER : A
Description : 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
Description : Which one of the following type of compressor is mostly used for supercharging of I.C engine A. Radial flow compressor B. Axial flow compressor C. Root blower D. Reciprocating compressor.
Last Answer : ANSWER : C
Description : A large clearance volume in reciprocating compressor results in A. reduced volume flow rate B. Increased volume flow rate C. Lower suction pressure D. Lower delivery pressure
Description : In multi stage compressor, the isothermal compression is achieved by A. Employing intercooler B. By constantly cooling the cylinder C. By running compressor at very slow speed D. By insulating the cylinder
Description : The specific speed of a centrifugal compressor is generally A. less than that of reciprocating compressor B. independent of compressor type, but depends only on size of compressor C. higher ... axial compressor D. more than specific speed of reciprocating compressor but less than axial compressor
Description : The _____________ sensor, senses the movement of the throttle plate so that the mixture flow can be adjusted for engine speed and acceleration. a) throttle position b) manifold pressure c) camshaft position d) knock
Last Answer : Answer: a Explanation: The throttle position sensor, senses the movement of the throttle plate so that the mixture flow can be adjusted for engine speed and acceleration while the manifold ... the camshaft position sensor, senses rotation of engine camshaft for speed and timing of injection.
Description : Formation of frost on evaporator in refrigerator (a) results in loss of heat due to poor heat transfer (b) increases heat transfer rate (c) decreases compressor power. (d) can be avoided by proper design
Last Answer : Ans: a
Description : Classification Of Air Compressor
Last Answer : Air compressors are classified in several different ways, depending on the specific characteristics and features of the compressor. Here are a few common ways that air compressors are classified: ... range of sizes and capacities, from small, portable units to large, industrial-sized compressors.
Description : A reciprocating compressor is not suitable for use as a supercharger because: A. it runs at lower rpm B. the pressure ratio is high C. volumetric efficiency is high D. it is bulky and can handle small quantity of air
Description : The volume of air delivered by the compressor is called A. Free air delivery B. Compressor capacity C. Swept volume D. Mean effective pressure
Description : The maximum delivery pressure in a rotary air compressor is A. 10 bar B. 20 bar C. 30 bar D. 50 bar
Description : In a single acting reciprocating compressor, the suction, compression and delivery of air takes place in A. One stroke B. Two stroke C. Three stroke D. Four stroke
Description : The clearance volume of the air compressor is kept minimum because A. It allows maximum compression to be achieved B. It greatly affects volumetric efficiency C. It results in minimum work D. It permits isothermal compression
Description : The area of actual indicator diagram on an air compressor as compared to area of ideal indicator diagram is A. Less B. More C. Same D. Unpredictable
Description : Volumetric efficiency of air compressor is of the order of A. 20% to 30 % B. 40% to 50% C. 60% to 70% D. 70% to 90%
Description : In reciprocating air compressor the clearance ratio is given by A. B. C. D.
Description : Work input to the air compressor with n as index of compression A. Increases with increase in value of n B. Decrease with increase in value of n C. remains same whatever the value of n D. first increase and then decreases with increase of value of n.
Description : Which one of the following methods can be adopted to obtain isothermal compression in an air compressor? A. Increasing the weight of the compressor B. Inter-stage heating C. Atmospheric cooling D. Providing appropriate dimensions to the cylinder
Description : In a two stage reciprocating air compressor with a suction pressure of 2 bar and delivery pressure of 8 bar the ideal intercooler pressure will be A. 10 bar B. 6 bar C. 4 bar D. 3 bar
Description : In a single stage reciprocating air compressor, the work done on air to compressor is from suction pressure to delivery pressure will be minimum when the compression is A. Isothermal process B. Adiabatic process C. Polytropic process D. Constant pressure process.
Description : Which one of the following statement is not correct for the volumetric efficiency of a reciprocating air compressor? A. It decreases with increase in ambient temperature B. It increases with ... It increases with decrease in clearance ratio D. It decreases with increases in delivery pressure
Description : In a two stage reciprocating air compressor, the suction and delivery pressure are 1 and 4 bar respectively. For maximum efficiency the intercooler pressure is A. 1.5 bar B. 2 bar C. 2.5 bar D. 3 bar
Description : Which one of the following statements are correct for reciprocating air compressor? A. Its volumetric efficiency increases with increasing clearance ratio B. Its volumetric efficiency increases ... ratio D. Its volumetric efficiency decreases with increasing clearance ratio and pressure ratio
Description : The power required to drive a turbo compressor for a given pressure ratio decreases when A. Air is heated at entry B. Air is cooled at entry C. Air is cooled at exit D. Air is heated at exit
Description : In a reciprocating air compressor the compressor 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 with clearance volume only of multistage compressor
Description : With inflation eating into every pocket and Crude oil prices surging ... What should India look forward to?
Last Answer : India is a booming and up-and-coming nation. Her stress on education and work ethic makes it much more productive, unlike us lazy Americans. Technology is becoming more advanced and widespread, expontentially ... is no longer considered a 3rd world but a nation on the verge of a economic revolution
Description : Efficiency of a Carnot engine is given as 80%. If the- cycle direction be reversed, what will be the value of COP ofreversed Carnot cycle (a) 1.25 (b) 0.8 (c) 0.5 (d) 0.25
Description : The vapour compression refrigerator employs the following cycle (a) Rankine (b) Carnot (c) Reversed Carnot. (d) Brayton
Last Answer : Ans: c
Description : Vapour compression refrigeration is some what like (a) Carnot cycle (b) Rankine cycle (c) reversedCamot cycle (d) reversed Rankine cycle
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Reducing suction pressure in refrigeration cycle (a) lowers evaporation temperature (b) increases power required per ton of refrigeration (c) lowers compressor capacity because vapour is lighter (d) all of the above.
Description : The coefficient of performance is the ratio of the refrigerant effect to the (a) heat of compression (b) work done by compressor (c) enthalpy increase in compressor (d) all of the above
Description : For obtaining high COP, the pressure range of compressor should be (a) high (b) low (c) optimum (d) any value
Last Answer : Ans: b
Description : The suction pipe diameter of refrigerating unit compressor in comparison to delivery side is (a) bigger (b) smaller (c) equal (d) smaller/bigger depending on capacity
Description : In vapour compression cycle using NH3 as refrigerant, initial charge is filled at (a) suction of compressor (b) delivery of compressor (c) high pressure side close to receiver (d) low pressure side near receiver
Description : Where does the lowest temperature occur in a vapour compression cycle ? (a) condenser (b) evaporator (c) compressor (d) expansion valve
Description : In vapour compression refrigeration system, refrigerant occurs as liquid between (a) condenser and expansion valve (b) compressor and evaporator (c) expansion valve and evaporator (d) compressor and condenser
Description : In a flooded evaporator refrigerator, an accumulator at suction of compressor is used to (a) collect liquid refrigerant and prevent it from going to compressor (b) detect liquid in vapour (c) superheat the vapour (d) increase refrigeration effect
Description : One of the purposes of sub-cooling the liquid refrigerant is to (a) reduce compressor overheating (b) reduce compressor discharge temperature (c) increase cooling effect (d) ensure that only liquid and not the vapour enters the expansion (throttling) valve
Description : The higher temperature in vapour compression cycle occurs at (a) compressor discharge. (b) expansion valve (c) evaporator (d) condenser discharge
Description : Presence of moisture in a refrigerant affects the working of (a) compressor (b) condenser (c) evaparator (d) expansion valve.
Description : The domestic refrigerator uses following type of compressor (a) centrifugal (b) axial (c) miniature sealed unit (d) piston type reciprocating
Description : In vapour compression cycle the condition off refrigerant is dry saturated vapour (a) after passing through the condenser (b) before passing through the condenser (c)before entering the expansion valve (d) before entering the compressor
Last Answer : Ans: D