Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines In a centrifugal compressor, the ratio of the ________ to the blade velocity is called slip factor. Outlet whirl velocity Inlet velocity of flow Inlet whirl velocity Outlet velocity of flow Outlet whirl velocity Inlet velocity of flow Inlet whirl velocity Outlet velocity of flow ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines Which one of the following is the effect of blade shape on performance of a centrifugal compressor? Backward curved blades lead to stable performance Forward curved blades has higher efficiency Forward curved blades produce lower pressure ratio Backward curved blades has poor efficiency Backward curved blades lead to stable performance Forward curved blades has higher efficiency Forward curved blades produce lower pressure ratio Backward curved blades has poor efficiency ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor without clearance volume, the work-done is maximum during Isentropic compression Isothermal compression Polytropic compression None of these Isentropic compression Isothermal compression Polytropic compression None of these ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines The compression ratio in a gas turbine is of the order of 3.5 : 1 0.50069444444444 0.20902777777778 0.33402777777778 3.5 : 1 0.50069444444444 0.20902777777778 0.33402777777778 ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines Volumetric efficiency of air compressors is of the order of 60 - 70% 70 - 90% 40 - 50% 20 - 30% 60 - 70% 70 - 90% 40 - 50% 20 - 30% ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines Isothermal compression though most efficient, but is not practicable because Compressor has to run at very slow speed to achieve it It is impossible in practice It does not increase pressure much It requires very big cylinder Compressor has to run at very slow speed to achieve it It is impossible in practice It does not increase pressure much It requires very big cylinder ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP