Mechanical Engineering Mcqs
Out of the following, from where you will prefer to take intake for air compressor_________________?

A. From an air conditioned room maintained at 20°c
B. From outside atmosphere at 1°c
C. From coal yard side
D. From a side where cooling tower is located nearby

Which is false statement about multistage compression ?

A. Power consumption per unit of air delivered is low
B. Volumetric efficiency is high
C. It is best suited for compression ratios around 7:1
D. The mositure in air is condensed in the intercooler

Euler’s equation is applicable for__________________?

A. Centrifugal compressor
B. Axial compressor
C. Pumps
D. All of the above

Ratio of indicated h.p. to shaft h.p. in known as__________________?

A. Compressor efficiency
B. Isothermal efficiency
C. Volumetric efficiency
D. Mechanical efficiency

The clearance volume of the air compressor is kept minimum because____________________?

A. It allows maximum compression to be achieved
B. It greatly affects volumetric efficiency
C. It results in minimum work
D. It permits isothermal compression

Which is false statement about air receivers ___________________?

A. These are used to dampen pulsations ,
B. These act as reservoir to- take care of sudden demands
C. These increase compressor efficiency
D. These knock out some oil and mositure

Rotary compressor is best suited for_____________________?

A. Large quantity of air at high pressure
B. Small quantity of air at high pressure
C. Small quantity of air at low pressure
D. Large quantity of air at low pressure

After-cooler is used to__________________?

A. Cool the air
B. Decrease the delivery temperature for ease in handling
C. Cause mositure and oil vapour to drop out
D. Reduce volume

Reciprocating air compressor is best suited for___________________?

A. Large quantity of air at high pressure
B. Small quantity of air at high pressure
C. Small quantity of air at low pressure
D. Large quantity of air at low pressure