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WorksheetsGas Compressors
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
A device used to move gas from
one location to another with higher energy
(a)
3 types of gas compressor
Reciprocating
Rotary
Centrifugal
Single-Stage
Multi-Stage
Compression of gas is accomplished through the back-and-forth
movement of the piston or plunger inside the cylinder
(a)
The compression action is achieved by the
employment of spinning parts, such as screws, gears, or vanes
(a)
The compression of gas is performed by
the use of centrifugal force
(a)
Volume swept by the piston in one stroke
(a)
It is the ratio of the ideal compressor work to that
of actual compressor work
(a)
Work done in the cylinder
Indicated Work
Brake Work
Work at the shaft
Indicated Work
Brake Work
When (a) pressure air is required, multiple stage air
compressors are used
The pressure between the delivery and the intake
(a)
T/F: Compressor has higher output than power input.
(a)
T/F: Intercoolers are used to reduce temperature of compressed air between compression stages in multi-stage compressor.
(a)
T/F: First stage has larger volume than second stage.
(a)
T/F: Compressors are used to decrease pressure of air while increasing its volume.
(a)
