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Mechanical Engineering · Q16

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 16

Q16

Volumetric efficiency of a compressor with clearance volume

A.
Increases with increase in compression ratio
B.
Decreases with increase in compression ratio
Answer
C.
In not dependent upon compression ratio
D.
May increase/decrease depending on compressor capacity

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Volumetric efficiency of a compressor with clearance volume Decreases with increase in compression ratio