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Mechanical Engineering · Q279

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 279

Q279

Which of the following statement is correct as regard to centrifugal compressors?

A.
The flow of air is parallel to the axis of the compressor
B.
The static pressure of air in the impeller increases in order to provide centripetal force on the air
Answer
C.
The impeller rotates at high speeds
D.
The maximum efficiency is higher than multistage axial flow compressors

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In centrifugal compressor The static pressure of air in the impeller increases in order to provide centripetal force on the air