101.

A compressor at high altitudes will require __________ power.

A.
same
B.
less
C.
more
Answer: Option B

102.
The mean effective pressure of the compressor is the
A.
actual volume of the air delivered by the compressor when reduced to nor
mal temperature and pressure conditions
B.
volume of air delivered by the compressor
C.
volume of air sucked by the compressor during its suction stroke
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option D

103.
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: Option D

104.
For minimum work in multi-stage compression, the workdone on all stages should b
e equal.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A

105.
The thrust of a jet propulsion power unit can be increased by
A.
injecting water into the compressor
B.
burning fuel after gas turbine
C.
injecting ammonia into the combustion chamber
D.
all of the above
Answer: Option D

106.
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 th
e same volume of discharge
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C

107.
Slip factor in a centrifugal compressor indicates the amount of air leaked from
the storage vessel.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option B

108.
The ratio of the isentropic work to the Euler's work is known as pressure coeffi
cient.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A

109.
A turbo-prop is preferred to turbo-jet because
A.
it has high propulsive efficiency at high speeds
B.
it can fly at super sonic speeds
C.
it can fly at high elevations
D.
it has high power for take off
Answer: Option D

110.
The air power of the compressor is also known as
A.
indicated power
B.
brake power
C.
frictional power
D.
none of these
Answer: Option A
111.
The overall isothermal efficiency of the compressor is defined as the ratio of
A.
work required to compress the air isothermally to the actual work requir
ed to compress the air for the same pressure ratio
B.
isothermal power to the shaft power or B.P. of the motor or engine requi
red to drive the compressor
C.
volume of free air delivery per stroke to the swept volume of the piston
D.
isentropic power to the power required to drive the compressor
Answer: Option B

112.
The minimum work required for a three stage reciprocating air compressor is ____
______ the work required for each stage.
A.
equal to
B.
double
C.
three times
D.
six times
Answer: Option C

113.

For a multi-stage compressor, the polytropic efficiency is constant throughout f

or all the stages.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A

114.
In a high pressure compressor, the delivery pressure is
A.
1 to 5 bar
B.
5 to 8 bar
C.
8 to 10 bar
D.
10 to 15 bar
Answer: Option C

115.
When the outlet angle from the rotor of a centrifugal compressor is more than 90,
then the blades are said to be
A.
forward curved
B.
backward curved
C.
radial
D.
none of these
Answer: Option A
116.
In axial flow compressors, the flow of air is parallel to the axis of compressor
.
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option A

117.
The ratio of the isothermal power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor
or engine required to drive the compressor is called overall isothermal efficie
ncy.
A.
True

B.

False

Answer: Option A

118.
In a double acting compressor, the air is compressed
A.
in one cylinder
B.
in two cylinders
C.
in a single cylinder on both sides of the piston
D.
in two cylinders on both sides of the piston
Answer: Option C

119.
The basic principle of the rocket propulsion is the same as that of jet propulsi
on.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A

120.
In a centrifugal compressor, the flow of air is __________ to the axis of compre
ssor.
A.
parallel
B.
perpendicular
C.
inclined
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B
121.
For minimum work required to compress and deliver a quantity of air by multi-sta
ge compression,
A.
the compression ratio in each stage should be same
B.
the intercooling should be perfect
C.
the workdone in each stage should be same
D.
all of the above

Answer: Option D

122.
Separators are generally used in air compressor installations
A.
before the intercooler
B.
after the intercooler
C.
between the aftercooler and receiver
D.
before first stage suction
Answer: Option C

123.
If the flow of air through the compressor is perpendicular to its axis, then it
is a
A.
reciprocating compressor
B.
centrifugal compressor
C.
axial flow compressor
D.
turbo compressor
Answer: Option B

124.
In air compressors, free air delivery means the
A.
actual volume of the air delivered by the compressor when reduced to nor
mal temperature and pressure conditions
B.
volume of air delivered by the compressor
C.
volume of air sucked by the compressor during its suction stroke
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option A

125.
The propulsive power of the rocket is (where v1 = Jet velocity, and v2 = Air-cra
ft velocity)
A. ((v1)^2 - (v2)^2)/2g
B. (v1 - v2)^2 /2g

Answer: Option A
126.
The gas in cooling chamber of a closed cycle gas turbine is cooled at
A.
constant volume
B.
constant temperature
C.
constant pressure
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C

127.
A 3 m3/min compressor means that it
A.
compresses 3 m3/min of standard air
B.
compresses 3 m3/ min of free air
C.
delivers 3 m3/ min of compressed air
D.
delivers 3 m3/ min of compressed air at delivery pressure
Answer: Option B

128.
The compression ratio for the compressor is always __________ unity.
A.
equal to
B.
less than
C.
more than
Answer: Option C

129.
The assumption made in two stage compression with intercooler is that
A.
there is no pressure drop in the intercooler
B.
the compression in both the cylinders is polytropic
C.
the suction and delivery of air takes place at constant pressure
D.
all of the above
Answer: Option D

130.
With the decrease in compression ratio, the volumetric efficiency
A.
does not change
B.
increases
C.
decreases
Answer: Option B
131.
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
Answer: Option B

132.
In a closed cycle gas turbine, the air is compressed
A.
isothermally
B.
polytropically
C.
isentropically
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C

133.
In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance
volume, the workdone is minimum during
A.
isothermal compression
B.
isentropic compression
C.
polytropic compression
D.
none of these
Answer: Option A

134.

A simple turbo-jet engine is basically a gas turbine engine equipped with a prop
ulsive nozzle and diffuser.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree
Answer: Option A

135.
If the
ressor
A.
B.
C.
D.

flow of air through the compressor is parallel to its axis, then the comp
is
reciprocating compressor
centrifugal compressor
axial flow compressor
turbo-compressor

Answer: Option C

136.
The volumetric efficiency of the compressor is defined as the ratio of volume of
free air delivery per stroke to the swept volume of the piston.
A.
Yes
B.
No
Answer: Option A

137.
A centrifugal compressor is an axial flow compressor
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
Answer: Option B

138.
A compressor must be driven by some prime mover.
A.
Agree
B.
Disagree

Answer: Option A

139.
If the clearance ratio for a reciprocating air compressor is 'K', then its volum
etric efficiency is given by
A. 1 - K + K[(p1/p2)^{1/n}]
B. 1 + K - K[(p2/p1)^{1/n}]
Answer: Option B

140.
Volumetric efficiency of a compressor decreases with __________ in compression r
atio.
A.
decrease
B.
increase
Answer: Option B

141.
The overall thermal efficiency of an ideal gas turbine plant is (where r = Press
ure ratio)
A.
r^? - 1
B.
1 - r^(? - 1)
C.
1- [(1/r)^{? - 1/?}]

Answer: Option C

142.
The speed of rotary air compressor is __________ as compared to reciprocating ai
r compressor.
A.
high
B.
low
Answer: Option A

143.
When air is to be compressed at a high pressure, then it is advantageous to use
A.
single stage compression
B.
multi-stage compression without intercooling
C.
multi-stage compression with intercooling
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C

144.
The absolute pressure of air at the outlet of a compressor is called
A.
back pressure
B.
critical pressure
C.
discharge pressure
D.
none of these
Answer: Option C

145.
The degree of reaction is usually kept __________ for all types of axial flow co
mpressors.
A.
0.2
B.
0.3
C.
0.4
D.
0.5
Answer: Option D
146.
Standard air is the air at __________ and relative humidity of 36 percent.
A.
0.1 bar and 20 C
B.
1 bar and 20 C
C.
0.1 bar and 40 C
D.
1 bar and 40 C
Answer: Option B

147.
In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor without clearance
volume, the workdone is maximum during
A.
isothermal compression
B.
isentropic compression
C.
polytropic compression
D.
none of these
Answer: Option B

148.
The compressor capacity is defined as the
A.
actual volume of the air delivered by the compressor when reduced to nor
mal temperature and pressure conditions
B.
volume of air delivered by the compressor
C.
volume of air sucked by the compressor during its suction stroke
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option B

149.
In n1 and n2 are the indices of compression for the first and second stage of co
mpression, then the ratio of workdone on the first and second stages (W1/W2) wit
h perfect intercoooing is given by
A. W1/W2 = (n2/n1)((n2-1)/(n1-1))
B. W1/W2 = (n1/n2)((n2-1)/(n1-1))

Answer: Option B

150.
The operation of the reciprocating air motor is similar to reciprocating air com
pressor.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B