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Mechanical Engineering · Q168

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 168

Q168

In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance volume, the work-done is minimum during

A.
Isothermal compression
Answer
B.
Isentropic compression
C.
Polytropic compression
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance volume, the work-done is minimum during Isothermal compression