Which of the following statement is correct as regard to centrifugal compressors?
A. The flow of air is parallel to the axis of the compressor
B. The static pressure of air in the impeller increases in order to provide centripetal force on the air
C. The impeller rotates at high speeds
D. The maximum efficiency is higher than multistage axial flow compressors
Answer: Option B
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In centrifugal compressor The static pressure of air in the impeller increases in order to provide centripetal force on the airThis Question Belongs to Mechanical Engineering >> Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines
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The compression ratio for the compressor is always _________ unity.
A. Equal to
B. Less than
C. More than
D. None of these
The hottest point in a gas turbine is
A. At the base
B. At the tip
C. In the center
D. Between ~ to i of the blade height
Temperature of gases at end of compression as compared to exhaust gases in a gas turbine is
A. Higher
B. Lower
C. Equal
D. Can't be compared
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A centrifugal compressor is suitable for which of the following?