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Mechanical Engineering · Q122

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 122

Q122

Which of the following statement is correct?

A.
The reciprocating compressors are best suited for high pressure and low volume capacity
B.
The effect of clearance volume on power consumption is negligible for the same volume of discharge
C.
Both (A) and (B)
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
- The reciprocating compressors are best suited for high pressure and low volume capacity - The effect of clearance volume on power consumption is negligible for the same volume of discharge