Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 22 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

For uncooled rotary compressor, compression process is ____ while ideal process is ____

A. isothermal, adiabatic
B. isentropic, adiabatic
C. adiabatic, isentropic
D. adiabatic, isothermal
Answer» D. adiabatic, isothermal
2.

Which of the following is true for an axial-flow compressor?

A. blades are arranged in same manner as in reaction turbine
B. flow of air is along the axis of compressor
C. velocity of air changes when it passes through the blades
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following is true for a centrifugal compressor?

A. rotation of impeller compresses the air
B. diffuser converts part of KE into internal energy
C. typical pressure ratio is around 1.4 to 1
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
4.

The centrifugal and axial flow compressor are the types of

A. displacement compressor
B. steady-flow compressor
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned
5.

The vane type compressor requires ____ the Roots blower.

A. equal work input
B. more work input
C. less work input
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
6.

In reciprocating compressor pressure increases due to-

A. Decrease of volume
B. Increase of temperature
C. Decrease of temperature
D. None of these
Answer» B. Increase of temperature
7.

In which of the following types of compressors are the motor and compressor enclosed in the same housing?

A. Axial flow type compressor
B. Reciprocating compressor
C. Open-type compressor
D. Hermetic compressor
Answer» E.
8.

Isothermal compression for the high-speed compressor is achieved by the method

A. water jacketing
B. inter-cooling
C. external fins
D. all the above
Answer» E.
9.

Compression ratio for compressor is always

A. more than 1.0
B. less than 1.0
C. equal to 1.0
D. zero
Answer» B. less than 1.0
10.

THE_CENTRIFUGAL_AND_AXIAL_FLOW_COMPRESSOR_ARE_THE_TYPES_OF?$

A. displacement compressor
B. steady-flow compressor
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned
11.

Which of the following is true for an axial-flow compressor?$

A. blades are arranged in same manner as in reaction turbine
B. flow of air is along the axis of compressor
C. velocity of air changes when it passes through the blades
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
12.

Which_of_the_following_is_true_for_a_centrifugal_compressor?$

A. rotation of impeller compresses the air
B. diffuser converts part of KE into internal energy
C. typical pressure ratio is around 1.4 to 1
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
13.

In an adiabatic irreversible process, extra work is done to overcome friction.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
14.

For_uncooled_rotary_compressor,_compression_process_is______while_ideal_process_is_____

A. isothermal, adiabatic
B. isentropic, adiabatic
C. adiabatic, isentropic
D. adiabatic, isothermal
Answer» D. adiabatic, isothermal
15.

The vane type compressor requires ____ the Roots blower?

A. equal work input
B. more work input
C. less work input
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
16.

For a Root blower, as pressure ratio increases, efficiency ____

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. remains constant
17.

The Roots blower and vane-type compressor are the types of

A. displacement compressor
B. steady-flow compressor
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. steady-flow compressor
18.

The rotary positive displacement machines are ____ and compression is ____

A. cooled, isothermal
B. uncooled, isothermal
C. cooled, adiabatic
D. uncooled, adiabatic
Answer» E.
19.

In displacement compressor, compression occurs by

A. transfer of kinetic energy
B. transfer of potential energy
C. trapping air
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» D. all of the mentioned
20.

In steady-flow compressor, compression occurs by

A. transfer of kinetic energy
B. transfer of potential energy
C. trapping air
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» B. transfer of potential energy
21.

Rotary compressor can be classified as

A. displacement compressor
B. steady-flow compressor
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
22.

Rotary compressors are used where ____ quantities of gas are needed at relatively ____ pressure.

A. large, high
B. large, low
C. small, high
D. small, low
Answer» C. small, high