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With increase in molecular weight of the gas, the head developed by a centrifugal compressor will

A. Decrease

B. Increase

C. Remain same

D. Unpredictable

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The head developed by a centrifugal compressor is dependent on the kinetic energy imparted to the gas. The kinetic energy is directly related to the velocity of the gas molecules. With an increase in molecular weight of the gas, the average velocity of the gas molecules decreases due to higher mass. This results in a decrease in kinetic energy and consequently, a decrease in the head developed by the centrifugal compressor.
Hence, the correct answer is Option A: Decrease.

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Comments ( 3 )

  1. Junaid Ahmad
    Junaid Ahmad :
    2 days ago

    Follow this link for detailed answer
    https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=469948#:~:text=However%2C%20in%20the%20well%20known,are%20fixed%2C%20the%20head%20decreases.

  2. Mahender Naik
    Mahender Naik :
    4 years ago

    head= energy / weight
    so as molecular weight increase then head decrease.

  3. Yogesh Panchbhaiya
    Yogesh Panchbhaiya :
    6 years ago

    Sir plz explain the ans

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