1. The degree of reaction in an axial flow compressor is defined as the ratio of static enthalpy rise in the ?

rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stator

stator to static enthalpy rise in the rotor

rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stage

stator to static enthalpy rise in the stage

Answer: rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stage

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2. The type of rotary compressor used in aeroplanes, is of ?

centrifugal type

axial flow type

radial flow type

none of these

Answer: axial flow type

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3. The efficiency of a jet engine is higher at ?

low speeds

high speeds

low altitudes

high altitudes

Answer: high altitudes

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4. The air power of the compressor is also known as ?

indicated power

brake power

frictional power

frictional power

Answer: indicated power

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5. A closed cycle gas turbine works on ?

Carnot cycle

Rankine cycle

Ericsson cycle

Joule cycle

Answer: Joule cycle

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6. The volumetric efficiency for reciprocating air compressors ?

10 to 40%

40 to 60%

60 to 70%

70 to 90%

Answer: 70 to 90%

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7. The volume of air delivered by the compressor is called ?

free air delivery

compressor capacity

swept volume

none of these

Answer: compressor capacity

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8. In a centrifugal compressor, an increase in speed at a given pressure ratio causes ?

increase in flow

decrease in flow

increase in efficiency

increase in flow and decrease in efficiency

Answer: increase in flow and decrease in efficiency

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9. The axial flow compressor is preferred in air-craft gas turbines because of ?

low frontal area

higher thrust

high pressure rise

none of these

Answer: low frontal area

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10. Gas turbine as compared to internal combustion engine ?

can be driven at a very high speed

produces uniform torque

has more efficiency

all of these

Answer: all of these

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