Mechanical Engineering MCQs

2075 MCQs  (Page 6 of 208)

To aviod moisture troubles, the compressed air main line should __________________?
A. Rise gradually towards the point of use
B. Drop gradually towards the point of use
C. Be laid vertically
D. Be laid exactly horizontally
For a compressor, least work will be done if the compression is________________ ?
A. Isentropic
B. Isothermal
C. Polytropic
D. Somewhere in between isentropic and isothermal
The compressor efficiecny is the__________________?
A. Isothermal h.p/indicated h.r
B. Isothermal h.p./shaft h.r
C. Total output/air input
D. Compression work/motor input
For slow-speed large capacity compressor, following type of valve will be best suited________________?
A. Poppet valve
B. Mechanical valve of the corliss, sleeve, rotary or semirotary type
C. Disc or feather type
D. Any of the above
The volumetirc efficiency of a compressor is calculated on the basis of __________________?
A. Volume of air inhaled at working conditions
B. Volume of air inhaled at n.t.p. conditions
C. Volume at 0°c and 1 kg/cm2
D. Volume at 20°c and 1 kg/cm2
During base load operation, the best method of controlling compressor is ___________________?
A. Start-stop motor
B. Constant speed unloader
C. Relief valve
D. Variable speed
In a compressor, free air delivered is the actual volume delivered at the stated pressure reduced to ____________________?
A. N.t.p. conditions
B. Intake temperature and pressure conditions
C. 0°c and 1 kg/cm2
D. 20°c and 1 kg/cm2
The advantage of multistage compression over single stage compression is ________________?
A. lower power consumption per unit of air delivered
B. higher volumetric efficiency
C. decreased discharge temperature
D. mositure free air