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4251. |
The brake power is always greater than indicated power. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
Answer» C. | |
4252. |
Iso-octane (C8H18) has octane number of |
A. | 0 |
B. | 50 |
C. | 100 |
D. | 120 |
Answer» D. 120 | |
4253. |
An ignition coil in the spark ignition engines supplies __________ voltage to the spark plug. |
A. | high |
B. | low |
Answer» B. low | |
4254. |
The operation of forcing additional air under pressure into the engine cylinder is known as |
A. | supercharging |
B. | carburation |
C. | turbulence |
D. | delay period |
Answer» B. carburation | |
4255. |
If the speed of the engine is increased, the indicated power will |
A. | increase |
B. | decrease |
C. | remain same |
Answer» B. decrease | |
4256. |
The petrol engines are also known as __________ engines. |
A. | compression ignition |
B. | spark ignition |
Answer» C. | |
4257. |
The specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a petrol engine is about |
A. | 0.2 kg |
B. | 0.25 kg |
C. | 0.3 kg |
D. | 0.35 kg |
Answer» C. 0.3 kg | |
4258. |
The material most commonly used for sheilding is |
A. | carbon |
B. | lead |
C. | concrete |
D. | all of these |
Answer» D. all of these | |
4259. |
Light weight substances can not be effective moderators. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
4260. |
Theoretically, a four stroke cycle engine should develop __________ power as that of a two stroke cycle engine. |
A. | half |
B. | same |
C. | double |
D. | four times |
Answer» B. same | |
4261. |
A nuclear reactor is said to be critical when the neutron population in the reactor core is |
A. | rapidly increasing leading to the point of explosion |
B. | decreasing from the specified value |
C. | reduced to zero |
D. | constant |
Answer» E. | |
4262. |
The efficiency of the vane blower is (where W1 = Workdone due to compression, and W2 = Workdone due to back flow) |
A. | <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/375-103-1.png"> |
B. | <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/375-103-2.png"> |
C. | <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/375-103-3.png"> |
D. | <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/375-103-4.png"> |
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/375-103-3.png"> | |
4263. |
The volumetric efficiency of a compressor |
A. | constant with decrease in compression ratio |
B. | decreases with decrease in compression ratio |
C. | increases with increase in compression ratio |
D. | decreases with increase in compression ratio |
Answer» E. | |
4264. |
The performance of air compressor at high altitudes will be __________ as compared to that at sea level. |
A. | same |
B. | lower |
C. | higher |
Answer» C. higher | |
4265. |
In a centrifugal compressor, the highest Mach number leading to shock wave in the fluid flow occurs at |
A. | diffuser inlet radius |
B. | diffuser outlet radius |
C. | impeller inlet radius |
D. | impeller outlet radius |
Answer» C. impeller inlet radius | |
4266. |
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» C. 0.1 bar and 40 C | |
4267. |
The compressor capacity is defined as 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» C. volume of air sucked by the compressor during its suction stroke | |
4268. |
In n1 and n2 are the indices of compression for the first and second stage of compression, then the ratio of workdone on the first and second stages (W1/W2) with perfect intercoooing is given by |
A. | <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/372-68-1.png"> |
B. | <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/372-68-2.png"> |
C. | <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/372-68-3.png"> |
D. | <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/372-68-4.png"> |
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/372-68-3.png"> | |
4269. |
The speed of rotary air compressor is __________ as compared to reciprocating air compressor. |
A. | high |
B. | low |
Answer» B. low | |
4270. |
The operation of the reciprocating air motor is similar to reciprocating air compressor. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
4271. |
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» D. none of these | |
4272. |
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» D. none of these | |
4273. |
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» B. No | |
4274. |
A compressor must be driven by some prime mover. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
Answer» B. Disagree | |
4275. |
Volumetric efficiency of a compressor decreases with __________ in compression ratio. |
A. | decrease |
B. | increase |
Answer» C. | |
4276. |
In a closed cycle gas turbine, the air is compressed |
A. | isothermally |
B. | polytropically |
C. | isentropically |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these | |
4277. |
A simple turbo-jet engine is basically a gas turbine engine equipped with a propulsive nozzle and diffuser. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
Answer» B. Disagree | |
4278. |
If the flow of air through the compressor is parallel to its axis, then the compressor is |
A. | reciprocating compressor |
B. | centrifugal compressor |
C. | axial flow compressor |
D. | turbo-compressor |
Answer» D. turbo-compressor | |
4279. |
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» D. none of these | |
4280. |
The compression ratio for the compressor is always __________ unity. |
A. | equal to |
B. | less than |
C. | more than |
Answer» D. | |
4281. |
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» E. | |
4282. |
With the decrease in compression ratio, the volumetric efficiency |
A. | does not change |
B. | increases |
C. | decreases |
Answer» C. decreases | |
4283. |
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» D. before first stage suction | |
4284. |
For minimum work required to compress and deliver a quantity of air by multi-stage 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» E. | |
4285. |
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» C. axial flow compressor | |
4286. |
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 | |
4287. |
The workdone 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 | |
4288. |
In a jet propulsion unit, the products of combustion after passing through the gas turbine are discharged into |
A. | atmosphere |
B. | vacuum |
C. | discharge nozzle |
D. | back to the compressor |
Answer» D. back to the compressor | |
4289. |
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 required to compress the air for the same pressure ratio |
B. | isothermal power to the shaft power or B.P. of the motor or engine required 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» C. volume of free air delivery per stroke to the swept volume of the piston | |
4290. |
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» D. six times | |
4291. |
The air power of the compressor is also known as |
A. | indicated power |
B. | brake power |
C. | frictional power |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. brake power | |
4292. |
For a multi-stage compressor, the polytropic efficiency is constant throughout for all the stages. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
4293. |
Slip factor in a centrifugal compressor indicates the amount of air leaked from the storage vessel. |
A. | Yes |
B. | No |
Answer» C. | |
4294. |
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» E. | |
4295. |
In a two stage reciprocating compressor with intercooler, the amount of work saved with incomplete intercooling is __________ that in case of complete intercooling. |
A. | less than |
B. | more than |
Answer» B. more than | |
4296. |
In a centrifugal compressor, the flow of air is __________ to the axis of compressor. |
A. | parallel |
B. | perpendicular |
C. | inclined |
D. | none of these |
Answer» C. inclined | |
4297. |
In axial flow compressors, the flow of air is parallel to the axis of compressor. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
Answer» B. Incorrect | |
4298. |
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 efficiency. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
4299. |
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» D. 10 to 15 bar | |
4300. |
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 | |