Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 21 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The volumetric efficiency is given by

A. 1-C+C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
B. 1+C-C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
C. 1+C+C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
D. 1-C-C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
Answer» C. 1+C+C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
2.

Clearance(C) is defined as

A. (piston displacement per cycle / clearance volume )^n
B. piston displacement per cycle / clearance volume
C. clearance volume / piston displacement per cycle
D. (clearance volume / piston displacement per cycl
E. ^n
Answer» D. (clearance volume / piston displacement per cycl
3.

The ratio of the actual volume of gas taken into cylinder during suction stroke to the piston displacement volume is called the volumetric efficiency.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
4.

The isothermal efficiency of a compressor is given by

A. p1*v1/ total work of compression
B. p1*v1*ln(p2/p1) / total work of compression
C. total work of compression / p1*v1*ln(p2/p1)
D. total work of compression / p1*v1
Answer» C. total work of compression / p1*v1*ln(p2/p1)
5.

If there are N stages of compression, then the pressure ratio in each stage is

A. p2/p1 = (discharge pressure/suction pressure)^(1/N)
B. p2/p1 = (suction pressure/discharge pressure)^(1/N)
C. p2/p1 = (discharge pressure/suction pressure)^N
D. p2/p1 = (suction pressure/discharge pressur
E. ^(1/N)b) p2/p1 = (suction pressure/discharge pressure)^(1/N)c) p2/p1 = (discharge pressure/suction pressure)^Nd) p2/p1 = (suction pressure/discharge pressure)^N
Answer» B. p2/p1 = (suction pressure/discharge pressure)^(1/N)
6.

For ɣ>n>1 and for the same pressure ratio p2/p1, the maximum work is needed for

A. isothermal compression
B. adiabatic compression
C. polytropic compression
D. all need same work
Answer» C. polytropic compression
7.

THE_ISOTHERMAL_EFFICIENCY_OF_A_COMPRESSOR_IS_GIVEN_BY?$

A. p1*v1/ total work of compression
B. p1*v1*ln(p2/p1) / total work of compression
C. total work of compression / p1*v1*ln(p2/p1)
D. total work of compression / p1*v1
Answer» C. total work of compression / p1*v1*ln(p2/p1)
8.

Clearance(C) is defined as$

A. (piston displacement per cycle / clearance volume )^n
B. piston displacement per cycle / clearance volume
C. clearance volume / piston displacement per cycle
D. (clearance volume / piston displacement per cycle)^n
Answer» D. (clearance volume / piston displacement per cycle)^n
9.

The_ratio_of_the_actual_volume_of_gas_taken_into_cylinder_during_suction_stroke_to_the_piston_displacement_volume_is_called_the_volumetric_efficiency.$

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
10.

For a fixed clearance, as the pressure ratio is increased, the volumetric efficiency of a compressor

A. decreases
B. increases
C. remains constant
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. increases
11.

Compressors are built with the maximum clearance.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
12.

Volumetric efficiency decreases as the clearance _____ and as the pressure _____

A. decreases, increases
B. increases, decreases
C. decreases, decreases
D. increases, increases
Answer» E.
13.

The_volumetric_efficiency_is_given_by

A. 1-C+C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
B. 1+C-C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
C. 1+C+C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
D. 1-C-C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
Answer» C. 1+C+C(p2/p1)^(1/n)
14.

If there are N stages of compression, then the pressure ratio in each stage i?

A. p2/p1 = (discharge pressure/suction pressure)^(1/N)
B. p2/p1 = (suction pressure/discharge pressure)^(1/N)
C. p2/p1 = (discharge pressure/suction pressure)^N
D. p2/p1 = (suction pressure/discharge pressure)^N
Answer» B. p2/p1 = (suction pressure/discharge pressure)^(1/N)
15.

Heat rejected in the intercooler is given by (here cp is the specific heat at constant pressure)

A. cp*(T3-T2)
B. cp*(T3+T2)
C. cp*(T2-T3)
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
16.

The intermediate pressure that produces minimum work will also result in

A. equal pressure ratios in the two stages of compression
B. equal work for the two stages
C. equal discharge temperatures
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
17.

For minimum work the intermediate pressure is the _____ of the suction and discharge pressures.

A. arithmetic mean
B. geometric mean
C. sum
D. difference
Answer» C. sum
18.

A two-stage compression process includes,

A. the gas is first compressed isentropically in the low pressure cylinder
B. it is cooled in the intercooler to its original temperature
C. it is compressed isentropically in the high pressure cylinder
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
19.

Staging of compression process is done with intermediate cooling.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
20.

For …£>n>1 and for the same pressure ratio p2/p1, the maximum work is needed for$

A. isothermal compression
B. adiabatic compression
C. polytropic compression
D. all need same work
Answer» C. polytropic compression
21.

In a gas compressor,

A. work is done on the gas to raise its pressure
B. there is an appreciable increase in its density
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned