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Mechanical Engineering · Q265

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 265

Q265

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
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
In a centrifugal compressor, an increase in speed at a given pressure ratio causes Increase in flow and decrease in efficiency