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Mechanical Engineering · Q70

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 70

Q70

The reason for volumetric efficiency of reciprocating compressor being less than 100 percent is

A.
Pressure drop across the valves
B.
Superheating in compressor
C.
Clearance volume and leakages
D.
All of these
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The reason for volumetric efficiency of reciprocating compressor being less than 100 percent is
- Pressure drop across the valves
- Superheating in compressor
- Clearance volume and leakages