The ideal efficiency of simple gas turbine cycle depends on
A. Pressure ratio
B. Maximum cycle temperature
C. Minimum cycle temperature
D. All of the above
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There is a certain pressure ratio (optimum) for a gas turbine at which its thermal efficiency is maximum. With increase in turbine temperature, the value of pressure ratio for the peak efficiency would
A. Remain same
B. Decrease
C. Increase
D. None of the above
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Ratio of indicated h.p. to shaft h.p. in known as
A. Compressor efficiency
B. Isothermal efficiency
C. Volumetric efficiency
D. Mechanical efficiency
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Ratio of indicated H.P. and brake H.P. is known as
A. Mechanical efficiency
B. Volumetric efficiency
C. Isothermal efficiency
D. Adiabatic efficiency
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The output of a gas turbine is 300 KW and its efficiency is 20 percent, the heat supplied is
A. 6000 KW
B. 15 KW
C. 600 KW
D. 150 KW
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Reheating in a gas turbine
A. Increases the thermal efficiency
B. Increases the compressor work
C. Increases the turbine work
D. Decreases the thermal efficiency
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In axial flow compressor, exit flow angle deviation from the blade angle is a function of
A. Blade camber
B. Blade camber and incidence angle
C. Space-chord ratio
D. Blade camber and space-chord ratio
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The air power of the compressor is also known as
A. Indicated power
B. Brake power
C. Frictional power
D. None of these
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To avoid moisture troubles, the compressed air main line should
A. Rise gradually towards the point of use
B. Drop gradually towards the point of use
C. Be laid vertically
D. Be laid exactly horizontally
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The ratio of the discharge pressure to the inlet pressure of air is called
A. Compression ratio
B. Expansion ratio
C. Compressor efficiency
D. Volumetric efficiency
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A machine used to raise the pressure of air is called
A. Gas turbine
B. I.C engine
C. Compressor
D. Air motor
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The efficiency of jet engine is
A. Lower at low speed
B. Higher at high altitudes
C. Same at all altitudes
D. Higher at high speed
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The volume of air delivered in a medium capacity air compressor per unit time is
A. 0.1 to 1.2 m3 /s
B. 0.15 to 5 m3 /s
C. Above 5 m3 /s
D. None of these
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The inter-cooler pressure, for minimum work required, for a two stage reciprocating air compressor, is given by (where p1 = Intake pressure of air, p2 = Inter-cooler pressure and p3 = Delivery pressure of air)
A. p 2 = p 1 × p 3
B. p 2 = p 3 p 1
C. D. p 2 = p 1 p 3
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Atmospheric pressure is 1.03 kg/cm and vapour pressure is 0.03 kg/cm. The air pressure will be
A. 1.03 kg/cm2
B. 1.06 kg/cm2
C. 1.00 kg/cm2
D. 0.53 kg/cm2
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For perfect intercooling in a three stage compressor
A. p 1 p 2 = p 2 p 3 = p 3 p 4
B. p 1 p 3 = p 2 p 4
C. p 1 p 2 = p 3 p 4
D. p 1 p 3 = p 2 p 4
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For perfect intercooling in a two stage compressor
A. p 1 p 2 = p 2 p 3
B. p 3 p 1 = p 1 p 2
C. p 1 = p 3
D. p 1 = p 2 p 3
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The weight per horse power ratio for gas in Turbine as compared to I.C. engine and steam turbine is
A. Same
B. Higher
C. Lower
D. None of these
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The volume of air sucked by the compressor during its suction stroke is called
A. Free air delivery
B. Compressor capacity
C. Swept volume
D. None of these
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A centrifugal compressor works on the principle of
A. Conversion of pressure energy into kinetic energy
B. Conversion of kinetic energy into pressure energy
C. Centripetal action
D. Generating pressure directly
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