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Question

The clearance ratio for a single stage compressor lies between

The correct answer is

4% and 10%

Let's look at the given options for the typical clearance ratio of a single stage compressor : 15% and 20% 1% and 2% 20% and 30% 4% and 10% The range of 1% to 2% is typically too low to be practical for most compressor designs, as it wouldn't provide sufficient space for valves and mechanical clearance.

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Important Questions from Steady Flow Energy Equation

  1. The flow through a nozzle is regarded as

  2. When the compressor and motor operate on the same shaft and are enclosed in a common casing, then it is known as __________.

  3. The steady flow process work done is given by

  4. Air flows steadily at the rate of 1 kg/s through an air compressor at 10 m/s, 100 kPa and 1 m3/kg and leaving at 6 m/s, 800 kPa and 0.2 m3/kg. The internal energy of the air leaving is 100 kJ/kg greater than the air entering. Cooling water in the compressor jacket absorbs heat from air at the rate of 100 kW. Find the rate of work done.

  5. The function of a condenser in thermal power plant is

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