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Mechanical Engineering · Q234

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 234

Q234

A large clearance volume in a reciprocating compressor results in

A.
Reduced volume flow rate
Answer
B.
Increased volume flow rate
C.
Lower suction pressure
D.
Lower delivery pressure

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A large clearance volume in a reciprocating compressor results in Reduced volume flow rate