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Mechanical Engineering · Q211

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 211

Q211

In a reciprocating air compressor, the compression work per kg of air

A.
Increases as clearance volume increases
B.
Decreases as clearance volume increases
C.
Is independent of clearance volume
Answer
D.
Increases as clearance volume decreases

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In a reciprocating air compressor, the compression work per kg of air is independent of clearance volume.