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Mechanical Engineering · Q155

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 155

Q155

Axial flow compressor has the following advantage over centrifugal compressor

A.
Larger air handling ability per unit frontal area
Answer
B.
Higher pressure ratio per stage
C.
Aerofoil blades are used
D.
Higher average velocities

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Axial flow compressor has the following advantage over centrifugal compressor Larger air handling ability per unit frontal area