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4301.

In an axial flow compressor, the ratio of pressure in theTOtor blades to the pressure rise in the compressor in one stage is known as

A. work factor
B. slip factor
C. degree of reaction
D. pressure coefficient
Answer» D. pressure coefficient
4302.

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» D. in two cylinders on both sides of the piston
4303.

The free air delivery is the volume of air that can be delivered by a compressor freely.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4304.

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
4305.

In a jet engine, the air-fuel ratio is

A. 30:1
B. 40:1
C. 50:1
D. 60:1
Answer» E.
4306.

A regenerator in a gas turbine improves thermal efficiency.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
4307.

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
4308.

The multi-stage compression ofair as compared to single stage compression

A. improves volumetric efficiency for the given pressure ratio
B. reduces workdone per kg of air
C. gives more uniform torque
D. all of these
Answer» E.
4309.

Which one of the following is the effect of blade shape on performance of a centrifugal compressor ?

A. Backward curved blades has poor efficiency
B. Backward curved blades lead to stable performance
C. Forward curved blades has higher efficiency
D. Forward curved blades produce lower pressure ratio
Answer» E.
4310.

Which of the following bladings will give maximum pressure rise in a centrifugal compressor, assuming the same overall dimensions, blade inlet angle and rotational speeds ?

A. Forward curved blades
B. Backward curved blades
C. Radial blades
D. all of these
Answer» B. Backward curved blades
4311.

In a centrifugal compressor, the air enters the impeller axially and leaves the vane radially.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» C.
4312.

The mass of gas turbine per kW developed is about __________ as that of an I.C. engine.

A. same
B. one-half
C. one-fourth
D. one-sixth
Answer» E.
4313.

The propulsive power of the rocket is (where v1 = Jet velocity, and v2 = Air-craft velocity)

A. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/378-148-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/378-148-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/378-148-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/378-148-4.png">
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/compressors-gas-dynamics-and-gas-turbines/378-148-2.png">
4314.

In gas turbines, the work input with intercooling is __________ the work input with no intercooling.

A. less man
B. more than
Answer» B. more than
4315.

Maximum work is saved in a two stage reciprocating air compressor with incomplete intercooling.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» C.
4316.

In a centrifugal compressor, the ratio of the __________ to the blade velocity is called slip factor.

A. inlet whirl velocity
B. outlet whirl velocity
C. inlet velocity of flow
D. outlet velocity of flow
Answer» E.
4317.

In a turbo jet engine, subsequent to heat addition to compressed air, to get the power output, the working substance is expanded in

A. exit nozzle, which is a constant volume process
B. exit nozzle, which is essentially an isentropic process
C. turbine blades, which is a constant volume process
D. turbine blades, which is essentially an isentropic process
Answer» E.
4318.

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.
4319.

A compressor at high altitudes will require __________ power.

A. same
B. less
C. more
Answer» C. more
4320.

The mean effective pressure of the compressor is 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» E.
4321.

The compressor capacity will be __________ if the temperature of intake air is lowest.

A. lowest
B. highest
Answer» C.
4322.

Reheating in a multi-stage expansion gas turbine __________ compressor work.

A. has no effect on
B. decreases
C. increases
Answer» C. increases
4323.

A machine used to raise the pressure of air is called

A. gas turbine
B. I.C engine
C. compressor
D. air motor
Answer» D. air motor
4324.

The overall efficiency of the compressed air system is the

A. ratio of shaft output of the air motor to the shaft input to the compressor
B. ratio of shaft input to the compressor to the shaft output of air motor
C. product of shaft output of air motor and shaft input to the compressor
D. none of the above
Answer» B. ratio of shaft input to the compressor to the shaft output of air motor
4325.

In a jet engine, the compression varies as the square of the speed.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
4326.

In a single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance, the compression of air may be

A. isothermal
B. polytropic
C. isentropic
D. any one of these
Answer» E.
4327.

For minimum work in multi-stage compression, the workdone on all stages should be equal.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» B. No
4328.

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» E.
4329.

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
Answer» B. increases the compressor work
4330.

In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance, the workdone on the air during isentropic compression is __________ the heat required to raise the temperature of air from T1 to T2 at a constant pressure.

A. equal to
B. less than
C. greater than
Answer» B. less than
4331.

In a compressor, work is done on the piston during suction of air and work is done by the piston during compression as well as delivery of air.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
4332.

Workdone by an air compressor __________ upon the way in which the air is compressed.

A. depends
B. does not depend
Answer» B. does not depend
4333.

The scavenging efficiency of a four stroke cycle diesel engine is

A. below 50%
B. between 50 and 85%
C. between 85 and 95%
D. between 95 and 100%
Answer» E.
4334.

The correct mixture strength (by weight) for petrol is about

A. 14.6:1
B. 18.5:1
C. 20.4:1
D. 22.6:1
Answer» B. 18.5:1
4335.

The voltage required to produce a spark across the gap, between the sparking points is

A. 2000 to 4000 volts
B. 4000 to 6000 volts
C. 6000 to 10 000 volts
D. 10 000 to 12 000 volts
Answer» D. 10 000 to 12 000 volts
4336.

A moderator

A. absorbs neutrons
B. does not absorb neutrons
C. accelerates neutrons
D. none of these
Answer» C. accelerates neutrons
4337.

The thermodynamic cycle on which the petrol engine works, is

A. Otto cycle
B. Joule cycle
C. Rankine cycle
D. Stirling cycle
Answer» B. Joule cycle
4338.

For the same maximum pressure and heat input, the exhaust temperature of petrol engine is __________ than that of diesel engine.

A. less
B. more
Answer» C.
4339.

The compression ratio in petrol engines is kept low as compared to diesel engines because higher compression ratio in petrol engines would lead to pre-ignition of fuel.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
4340.

In a four stroke cycle diesel engine, the exhaust valve

A. opens at 30 before bottom dead cnetre and closes at 10 after top dead centre
B. opens at 30 after bottom dead centre and closes at 10 before top dead centre
C. opens at bottom dead centre and closes at top dead centre
D. may open and close anywhere
Answer» B. opens at 30 after bottom dead centre and closes at 10 before top dead centre
4341.

The two stroke cycle engines have lighter flywheel.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
4342.

The advancing of spark timing in spark ignition engines will __________ knocking tendency.

A. increase
B. reduce
C. not effect
Answer» B. reduce
4343.

The knocking in spark ignition engines can be reduced by

A. retarding the spark
B. increasing the engine speed
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
4344.

An atom bomb utilises uncontrolled nuclear fission.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4345.

The ratio of the brake power to the indicated power is called

A. mechanical efficiency
B. overall efficiency
C. indicated thermal efficiency
D. volumetric efficiency
Answer» B. overall efficiency
4346.

In compression ignition engines, swirl denotes a

A. haphazard motion of the gases in the chamber
B. rotary motion of the gases in the chamber
C. radial motion of the gases in the chamber
D. none of the above
Answer» C. radial motion of the gases in the chamber
4347.

A mixture containing 65% of iso-octane and 35% of normal heptane will have

A. cetane number 65
B. octane number 65
C. qetane number 35
D. octane number 35
Answer» C. qetane number 35
4348.

The maximum propulsive efficiency of a turbo-jet engine is at a speed of

A. 1000 km/h
B. 2000 km/h
C. 2400 km/h
D. 3000 km/h
Answer» D. 3000 km/h
4349.

Which of the following does not relate to a compression ignition engine?

A. Fuel pump
B. Fuel injector
C. Governor
D. Carburettor
Answer» E.
4350.

The control rods in the control system of nuclear reactors are used to

A. absorb excess neutrons
B. control fuel consumption
C. control temperature
D. all of these
Answer» B. control fuel consumption