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151.

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
Answer» B. Expansion ratio
152.

Volumetric efficiency of a compressor without clearance volume%!

A. Increases with increase in compression ratio
B. Decreases with increase in compression ratio
C. Is not dependent upon compression ratio
D. May increase/decrease depending on compressor capacity
Answer» D. May increase/decrease depending on compressor capacity
153.

The work ratio of simple gas turbine cycle depends on%!

A. Pressure ratio
B. Maximum cycle temperature
C. Minimum cycle temperature
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
154.

What will be the volume of air at 327°C if its volume at 27°C is 1.5 m³/ mt?%!

A. 3 m³/ mt.
B. 1.5 m³/ mt.
C. 18 m³/ mt.
D. 6 m³/ mt.
Answer» B. 1.5 m¬¨‚â•/ mt.
155.

The type of rotary compressor used in aeroplanes, is of%!

A. Centrifugal type
B. Axial flow type
C. Radial flow type
D. None of these
Answer» C. Radial flow type
156.

The work-done on a compressor will be minimum if air is taken from%!

A. The atmosphere
B. A source at 0° C
C. A source of low temperature air
D. A source of high temperature air
Answer» D. A source of high temperature air
157.

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» E.
158.

The ratio of the net work obtained from the gas turbine plant to the turbine work is known as%!

A. Compression ratio
B. Work ratio
C. Pressure ratio
D. None of these
Answer» C. Pressure ratio
159.

Gas turbine blades are given a rake%!

A. Equal to zero
B. In the direction of motion of blades
C. Opposite to the direction of motion of blades
D. Depending on the velocity
Answer» C. Opposite to the direction of motion of blades
160.

In a jet propulsion%!

A. The propulsive matter is ejected from within the propelled body
B. The propulsive matter is caused to flow around the propelled body
C. Its functioning does not depend upon presence of air
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Its functioning does not depend upon presence of air
161.

*$_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» E.
162.

*$_The work-done on a compressor will be minimum if air is taken from?

A. The atmosphere
B. A source at 0° C
C. A source of low temperature air
D. A source of high temperature air
Answer» D. A source of high temperature air
163.

*$_The type of rotary compressor used in aeroplanes, is of?

A. Centrifugal type
B. Axial flow type
C. Radial flow type
D. None of these
Answer» C. Radial flow type
164.

*$_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
Answer» B. Expansion ratio
165.

*$_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
Answer» D. 0.53 kg/cm¬¨‚â§
166.

*$_The work ratio of simple gas turbine cycle depends on?

A. Pressure ratio
B. Maximum cycle temperature
C. Minimum cycle temperature
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
167.

*$_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
Answer» C. 600 KW
168.

*$_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
Answer» C. Centripetal action
169.

*$_A closed cycle gas turbine works on?

A. Carnot cycle
B. Rankine cycle
C. Ericsson cycle
D. Joule cycle
Answer» E.
170.

*$_Gas turbine blades are given a rake?

A. Equal to zero
B. In the direction of motion of blades
C. Opposite to the direction of motion of blades
D. Depending on the velocity
Answer» C. Opposite to the direction of motion of blades
171.

*$_To avoid moisture troubles, the branch connections from compressed air lines should be taken from?

A. Top side of main
B. Bottom side of main
C. Left side of main
D. Right side of main
Answer» B. Bottom side of main
172.

*$_Surging is the phenomenon of?

A. Air stream blocking the passage
B. Motion of air at sonic velocity
C. Unsteady, periodic and reversed flow
D. Air stream not able to follow the blade contour
Answer» D. Air stream not able to follow the blade contour
173.

*$_The maximum combustion pressure in gas turbine as compared to I.C. engine is?

A. More
B. Less
C. Same
D. Depends on other factors
Answer» C. Same
174.

*$_Which is false statement about advantages of multistage compressor in comparison to single stage compressor??

A. Less power requirement
B. Better mechanical balance
C. Less loss of air due to leakage past the cylinder
D. Lower volumetric efficiency
Answer» E.
175.

*$_In a centrifugal compressor, an increase in speed at a given pressure ratio causes?

A. Increase in flow
B. Decrease in flow
C. Increase in efficiency
D. Increase in flow and decrease in efficiency
Answer» E.
176.

*$_The ratio of the net work obtained from the gas turbine plant to the turbine work is known as?

A. Compression ratio
B. Work ratio
C. Pressure ratio
D. None of these
Answer» C. Pressure ratio
177.

*$_What will be the volume of air at 327°C if its volume at 27°C is 1.5 m³/ mt??

A. 3 m³/ mt.
B. 1.5 m³/ mt.
C. 18 m³/ mt.
D. 6 m³/ mt.
Answer» B. 1.5 m¬¨‚â•/ mt.
178.

*/*_A closed cycle gas turbine gives ________ efficiency as compared to an open cycle gas turbine.?

A. Same
B. Lower
C. Higher
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
179.

*/*_Mining industry usually employs following motive power?

A. A.C. electric motor
B. Compressed air
C. Petrol engine
D. Diesel engine
Answer» C. Petrol engine
180.

*/*_The volume of air delivered by the compressor is called?

A. Free air delivery
B. Compressor capacity
C. Swept volume
D. None of these
Answer» C. Swept volume
181.

*/*_1 m of air at atmospheric condition weighs approximately?

A. 0.5 kg
B. 1.0 kg
C. 1.3 kg
D. 2.2 kg
Answer» D. 2.2 kg
182.

*/*_Water gas is produced by?

A. Carbonisation of coal
B. Passing steam over incandescent coke
C. Passing air and a large amount of steam over waste coal at about 65°C
D. Partial combustion of coal, eke, anthracite coal or charcoal in a mixed air steam blast
Answer» C. Passing air and a large amount of steam over waste coal at about 65¬¨‚àûC
183.

*/*_In a jet propulsion?

A. The propulsive matter is ejected from within the propelled body
B. The propulsive matter is caused to flow around the propelled body
C. Its functioning does not depend upon presence of air
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Its functioning does not depend upon presence of air
184.

*/*_Reheating in multistage expansion gas turbine results in?

A. High thermal efficiency
B. Reduction in compressor work
C. Decrease of heat loss in exhaust
D. Maximum work output
Answer» E.
185.

*/*_In jet engines the products of combustion after passing through the gas turbine are discharged into?

A. Atmosphere
B. Back to the compressor
C. Discharge nozzle
D. Vacuum
Answer» D. Vacuum
186.

*/*_Air-fuel ratio in a jet engine will be of the order of?

A. 10: 1
B. 15: 1
C. 20: 1
D. 60: 1
Answer» E.
187.

*/*_The volumetric efficiency of a compressor falls roughly as follows for every 100 m increase in elevation?

A. 0.1%
B. 0.5%
C. 1.0%
D. 5%
Answer» D. 5%
188.

*/*_Choose the correct statement?

A. Gas turbine requires lot of cooling water
B. Gas turbine is capable of rapid start up and loading
C. Gas turbines has flat efficiency at part loads
D. Gas turbines have high standby losses and require lot of maintenance
Answer» C. Gas turbines has flat efficiency at part loads
189.

*/*_In gas turbines, high thermal efficiency is obtained in?

A. Closed cycle
B. Open cycle
C. Both of the above
D. Closed/open depending on other considerations
Answer» B. Open cycle
190.

*/*_The maximum propulsion efficiency of a turbojet is attained at around following speed?

A. 550 km/hr
B. 1050 km/hr
C. 1700 km/hr
D. 2400 km/hr
Answer» E.
191.

*/*_The velocity of air entering in a rocket is _________ as compared to an aircraft.?

A. Zero
B. Less
C. More
D. Same
Answer» B. Less
192.

*/*_A compressor mostly used for supercharging of I.C. engines is?

A. Radial flow compressor
B. Axial flow compressor
C. Roots blower
D. Reciprocating compressor
Answer» B. Axial flow compressor
193.

*/*_The specific output per kg mass flow rate of a gas turbine (having fixed efficiencies of compressor and turbine and fixed higher and lower temperature) with increase in pressure ratio will?

A. Increase first at fast rate and then slow
B. Increase first at slow rate and then fast
C. Decrease continuously
D. First increase, reach maximum and then decrease
Answer» E.
194.

*/*_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» B. Backward curved
195.

*/*_In air compressors, free air delivery means the?

A. Actual volume of the air delivered by the compressor when reduced to normal 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» B. Volume of air delivered by the compressor
196.

*/*_Intercooling in gas turbines?

A. Decreases net output but increases thermal efficiency
B. Increases net output but decreases thermal efficiency
C. Decreases net output and thermal efficiency both
D. Increases net output and thermal efficiency both
Answer» E.
197.

*/*_Gas turbine as compared to internal combustion engine?

A. Can be driven at a very high speed
B. Produces uniform torque
C. Has more efficiency
D. All of these
Answer» E.
198.

*/*_Rotary compressor is best suited for?

A. Large quantity of air at high pressure
B. Small quantity of air at high pressure
C. Small quantity of air at low pressure
D. Large quantity of air at low pressure
Answer» C. Small quantity of air at low pressure
199.

*/*_The ratio of the indicated power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor, is called?

A. Compressor efficiency
B. Volumetric efficiency
C. Isothermal efficiency
D. Mechanical efficiency
Answer» E.
200.

*/*_The air is delivered ________ in one revolution in case of a three lobbed rotor.?

A. Two times
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Six times
Answer» E.