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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

1.1 m of air at atmospheric condition weighs approximately

0.5 kg
1.0 kg
1.3 kg
2.2 kg
3.2 kg.
ANSWER : : 1.3 kg
Explanation :
2.What will be the volume of air at 327C if its volume at 27C is 1.5 m3/mt

3 m3/mt .
1.5 m3/mt
18 m3/mt'
6 m3/mt
0.75 m3/mt.
ANSWER : : 3 m3/mt .
Explanation :
3.Aeroplanes employ following type of compressor

radial flow
axial flow

centrifugal
combination of above
none of the above.
ANSWER : : axial flow
Explanation :
4.Clearance volume in actual reciprocating compressors is essential

to accommodate Valves in the cylinder head

to provide cushioning effect
to attain high volumetric efficiency
to avoid mechanical bang of piston with cylinder head
to provide cushioning effect and also to avoid mechanical bang of piston
with cylinder head.
ANSWER : : to provide cushioning effect and also to avoid mechanical bang of piston with cylinder head.
Explanation :
5.Standard air is the air at

atmospheric conditions at any specific location

20C and 1 kg/cm2 and relative humidity 36%
0C and standard atmospheric conditions
15C and 1 kg/cm2
25C, 1 kg/cm2 and RH of 60%.
ANSWER : : 20C and 1 kg/cm2 and relative humidity 36%
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

6.The- most efficient method of compressing air is to compress it

isothermally
adiabatically
isentropically
isochronically
as per law pV
ANSWER : : isothermally
Explanation :
7.Ratio of indicated H.P. and brake H.P. is known as

mechanical efficiency
volumetric efficiency
isothermal efficiency
adiabatic efficiency
relative efficiency.
ANSWER : : mechanical efficiency
Explanation :
8.An ideal air compressor cycle with clearance on p-v diagram can be represented by following processes

one adiabatic, two isobaric, and one constant volume

two adiabatic and two isobaric
two adiabatic, one isobaric and one constant volume,
one adiabatic, one isobaric and two constant volume
two isobaric, two adiabatic and one constant volume.
ANSWER : : two adiabatic and two isobaric
Explanation :
9.The overall isothermal eiffciency of compressor is defined as the ratio of

isothermal h.p. to the BHP of motor

isothermal h.p. to adiabatic h.p.
power to drive compressor to isothermal h.p.
work to compress air isothermally to work for actual compression
isothermal work to ideal work.
ANSWER : : isothermal h.p. to the BHP of motor
Explanation :
10.Compression efficiency is compared against

ideal compression
adiabatic compression
botii isothermal and adiabatic compression
isentropic compression
isothermal compression.
ANSWER : : isothermal compression.
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

11.The work done per unit mass of air in compression will'be least when n is equal to

1
1.2 ,
1.3
1.4
1.5
ANSWER : : 1
Explanation :
12.Adiabatic compression is one in which

temperature during compression remains constant

no heat leaves or enters the compressor cylinder during compression
temperature rise follows a linear relationship
work done is maximum
entropy decreases.
ANSWER : : no heat leaves or enters the compressor cylinder during compression
Explanation :
13.Cylinder clearance in a compressor should be

as large as possible
as small as possible
about 50% of swept volume
about 100% of swept volume
none of the above.
ANSWER : : as small as possible
Explanation :
14.The ratio of work done per cycle to the swept volume in case of compressor is called

compression index
compression ratio
compressor efficiency
mean effective pressure
compressor effectiveness.
ANSWER : : mean effective pressure
Explanation :
15.Inter cooling in compressors

cools the delivered air

results in saving of power in compressing a given volume to given pressure
is the standard practice for big compressors
enables compression in two stages
prevents compressor jacket running very hot.
ANSWER : : results in saving of power in compressing a given volume to given pressure
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

16.An ideal air compressor cycle without clearance on p-v diagram can be represented by following processes

one adiabatic, two isobaric, and one constant volume

two adiabatic and two isobaric
two adiabatic, one isobaric and one constant volume
one adiabatic, one isobaric and two constant volume
two isobaric, two adiabatic and one constant volume.
ANSWER : : one adiabatic, two isobaric, and one constant volume
Explanation :
17.Isothermal compression efficiency, even when running at high speed, can be approached by using

multi-stage compression
cold water spray
both (a) and (b) above
fully insulating the cylinder
high stroke.
ANSWER : : both (a) and (b) above
Explanation :
18.Isothermal compression efficiency can be attained by running the compressor

at very high speed

at very slow speed
at average speed
at zero speed
isothermally.
ANSWER : : at very slow speed
Explanation :
19.The pressure and temperature conditions of air at the suction of compressor are

atmospheric

slightly more than atmospheric

slightly less than atmospheric
pressure slightly more than atmospheric and temperature slightly less than
atmospheric
pressure sightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than
atmospheric.
ANSWER : : pressure sightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than atmospheric.
Explanation :
20.Isothermal compression though most efficient, but is not -practicable because

it requires very big cylinder

it does not increase pressure much
it is impossible in practice
compressor has to run at very slow speed to achieve it
it requires cylinder to be placed in water.
ANSWER : : compressor has to run at very slow speed to achieve it
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

21.Maximum work is done in compressing air when the compression is

isothermal
adiabatic
polytropic
any one of the above
none of the above.
ANSWER : : adiabatic
Explanation :
22.The capacity of a compressor is 5 m /mih. 5 m /min refers to

standard air
free air
compressed air
compressed air at delivery pressure
air sucked.
ANSWER : : free air
Explanation :
23.The compressor capacity with decrease in suction temperature

increases
decreases
remains unaffected
may increase or decrease depending on compressor capacity
increases upto certain limit and then decreases.
ANSWER : : increases
Explanation :
24.Ratio of compression is the ratio of

gauge discharge pressure to the gauge intake pressure

absolute discharge pressure to the ab-solute intake pressure
pressures at discharge and suction cor-responding to same temperature
stroke volume and clearance volume
none of the above.
ANSWER : : absolute discharge pressure to the ab-solute intake pressure
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

1.Volumetric efficiency is

the ratio of stroke volume to clearance volume

the ratio of the air actually delivered to the amount of piston displacement
reciprocal of compression ratio
index of compressor performance
proportional to compression ratio.
ANSWER : : the ratio of the air actually delivered to the amount of piston displacement
Explanation :
2.To avoid moisture troubles, the branch connections from compressed air lines should be taken from

top side of main

bottom side of main
left side of main
right side of main
any location.
ANSWER : : top side of main
Explanation :
3.After-cooler is used to

cool the air

decrease the delivery temperature for ease in handling
cause moisture and oil vapour to drop out
reduce volume
increase pressure.
ANSWER : : cause moisture and oil vapour to drop out
Explanation :
4.Which is false statement about multistage compression .

Power consumption per unit of air delivered is low

Volumetric efficiency is high

It is best suited for compression ratios around 7:1

The moisture in air is condensed in the intercooler
Outlet temperature is reduced.
ANSWER : : Volumetric efficiency is high
Explanation :
5.Ratio of indicated h.p. to shaft h.p. in known as

compressor efficiency
isothermal efficiency
volumetric efficiency
mechanical efficiency
adiabatic efficiency.
ANSWER : : mechanical efficiency
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

6.In multistage compressor, the isothermal compression is achieved by

employing intercooler
by constantly cooling the cylinder

by running compressor at very slow speed

by insulating the cylinder
none of the above.
ANSWER : : by running compressor at very slow speed
Explanation :
7.Which is false statement about air receivers

These are used to dampen pulsations ,

These act as reservoir to- take care of sudden demands
These increase compressor efficiency
These knock out some oil and moisture
These reduce frequent on/off operation of compressors.
ANSWER : : These increase compressor efficiency
Explanation :
8.A compressor at high altitude will draw

more power
less power
same power
more/less power depending on other factors
none of the above.
ANSWER : : less power
Explanation :
9.Volumetric efficiency of air compressors is of the order of

20-30%
40-50%
60-70%
70-90%
90-100%.
ANSWER : : 70-90%
Explanation :
10.The area of actual indicator diagram on an air compressor as compared to area of ideal indicator diagram is

less
more
same
more/less depending on compressor capacity
unpredictable.
ANSWER : : more
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

11.An air compressor may be controlled by

throttle control (b) clearance control

blow-off control
any one of the above
none of the above.
opt 5
ANSWER : : any one of the above
Explanation :
12.Rotary compressor is best suited for

large quantity of air at high pressure

small quantity of air at high pressure
small quantity of air at low pressure
large quantity of air at low pressure
any one of the above.
ANSWER : : small quantity of air at high pressure
Explanation :
13.Reciprocating air compressor is best suited for

large quantity of air at high pressure

small quantity of air at high pressure

small quantity of air at low pressure

large quantity of air at low pressure
any one of the above.
ANSWER : : large quantity of air at high pressure
Explanation :
14.Euler's equation is applicable for

centrifugal compressor
axial compressor
pumps
all of the above
none of the above.
ANSWER : : all of the above
Explanation :
15.Volumetric efficiency of a compressor without clearance volume

increases with increase in compression ratio

decreases with increase in compression ratio
is not dependent upon compressin ratio
may increase/decrease depending on compressor capacity
unpredictable.
ANSWER : : is not dependent upon compressin ratio
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

16.The thrust on the rotor in a centrifugal compressor is produced by

radial component
axial component
tangential component
resultant component
opt 5
ANSWER : s: b
Explanation :
17.Out of the following, from where you will prefer to take intake for air compressor

from an air conditioned room maintained at 20C

from outside atmosphere at 1C
from coal yard side
from a side where cooling tower is located nearby
from any one of the above locations.
ANSWER : : from a side where cooling tower is located nearby
Explanation :
18.The compressor performance at higher altitude compared to sea level will be

same
higher
lower
dependent on other factors
none of the above.
ANSWER : : lower
Explanation :
19.To aviod moisture troubles, the compressed air main line should

rise gradually towards the point of use

drop gradually towards the point of use
be laid vertically
be laid exactly horizontally
none of the above
ANSWER : : drop gradually towards the point of use
Explanation :
20.Volumetric efficiency of a compressor with clearance volume

increases with increase in compression ratio

decreases with increase in compression ratio
in not dependent upon compression ratio
may increase/decrease depending on compressor capacity
unpredictable.
ANSWER : : decreases with increase in compression ratio
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

16.The thrust on the rotor in a centrifugal compressor is produced by

radial component
axial component
tangential component
resultant component
opt 5
ANSWER : s: b
Explanation :
17.Out of the following, from where you will prefer to take intake for air compressor

from an air conditioned room maintained at 20C

from outside atmosphere at 1C
from coal yard side
from a side where cooling tower is located nearby
from any one of the above locations.
ANSWER : : from a side where cooling tower is located nearby
Explanation :
18.The compressor performance at higher altitude compared to sea level will be

same
higher
lower
dependent on other factors
none of the above.
ANSWER : : lower
Explanation :
19.To aviod moisture troubles, the compressed air main line should

rise gradually towards the point of use

drop gradually towards the point of use
be laid vertically
be laid exactly horizontally
none of the above
ANSWER : : drop gradually towards the point of use
Explanation :
20.Volumetric efficiency of a compressor with clearance volume

increases with increase in compression ratio

decreases with increase in compression ratio
in not dependent upon compression ratio
may increase/decrease depending on compressor capacity
unpredictable.
ANSWER : : decreases with increase in compression ratio
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21.The compressor efficiency is the

isothermal H.P/indicated H.R

isothermal H.P./shaft H.R
total output/air input
compression work/motor input

none Of the above.

ANSWER : : isothermal H.P/indicated H.R
Explanation :
22.Separators in compressor installations are located

before intercooler
after intercooler
after receiver
between after-cooler and air receiver
before suction.
ANSWER : : between after-cooler and air receiver
Explanation :
23.The capacity of compressor will be highest when its intake temperature is

lowest
highest
anything.
atmospheric
none of the above.
ANSWER : : atmospheric
Explanation :
24.Mining industry usually employs following motive power

A.C. electric motor

compressed air
petrol engine
diesel engine
D.C. electric motor.
ANSWER : : compressed air
Explanation :
25.The clearance volume of the air compressor is kept minimum because

it allows maximum compression to be achieved

it greatly affects volumetric efficiency
it results in minimum work
it permits isothermal compression
none of the above.
ANSWER : : it greatly affects volumetric efficiency
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

1.Pick up the wrong statement about advantages of multistage compression

better lubrication is possible advantages of multistage

more loss of air due to leakage past the cylinder
mechanical balance is better
air can be cooled perfectly in between
more uniform torque, light cylinder and saving in work.
ANSWER : : more loss of air due to leakage past the cylinder
Explanation :
2.For a compressor, least work will be done if the compression is

is entropic
isothermal
poly tropic
somewhere in between is entropic and isothermal
none of the above.
ANSWER : : isothermal
Explanation :
3.For slow-speed large capacity compressor, following type of valve will be best suited

poppet valve
mechanical valve of the corliss, sleeve, rotary or semirotary type
disc or feather type
any of the above
none of the above.
ANSWER : : disc or feather type
Explanation :
4.More than one stage will be preferred for reciprocating compressor if the delivery pressure is more than

2 kg/cm2
6 kg/cm2
10 kg/cm2
14.7 kg/cm2
none of the above.
ANSWER : : 2 kg/cm2
Explanation :
5.The ratio of isentropic work to Euler work is known as

pressure coefficient
work coefficient
polytropic reaction
slip factor
compressor efficiency.
ANSWER : : pressure coefficient
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

6.For a two stage compressor* if index of compression for higher stage is greater than index of compression for lower stage, then the optimum pressure as compared to ideal case
will

increase
decrease
remain unaffected
other factors control it
unpredictable.
ANSWER : : increase
Explanation :
7.During base load operation, the best method of controlling compressor is

start-stop motor
constant speed unloaded
relief valve
variable speed
none of the above.
ANSWER : : start-stop motor
Explanation :
8.For supplying intermittent small quantity of air at high pressure, following compressor is best suited

centrifugal
reciprocating
axial
screw
turbo jet.
ANSWER : : reciprocating
Explanation :
9.The ratio of outlet whirl velocity to blade velocity in case of centrifugal compressor is called

slip factor
velocity factor
velocity coefficient
blade effectiveness
opt 5
ANSWER : : slip factor
Explanation :
10.The ratio of isentropic work to euler's work is known as

compressor efficiency
isentropic efficiency
Euler's efficiency
pressure coefficient
pressure ratio.
ANSWER : : pressure coefficient
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

11.The volumetric efficiency of a compressor is calculated on the basis of

volume of air inhaled at working conditions

volume of air inhaled at N.T.P. conditions
volume at 0C and 1 kg/cm2
volume at 20C and 1 kg/cm2
none of the above.
ANSWER : : volume of air inhaled at N.T.P. conditions
Explanation :
12.Diffuser in a compressor is used to

increase velocity
make the flow stream-line
convert pressure energy into kinetic energy
convert kinetic energy into pressure energy
increase degree of reaction.
ANSWER : : convert kinetic energy into pressure energy
Explanation :
13.The indicated work per unit mass of air delivered is

directly proportional to clearance volume

greatly affected by clearance volume
not affected by clearance volume
inversely proportional to clearance volume
opt 5
ANSWER : : not affected by clearance volume
Explanation :
14.The volumetric efficiency of a compressor falls roughly as follows for every 100 m increase in elevation

0.1%
0.5%
1.0%
5%
10%.
ANSWER : : 1.0%
Explanation :
15.In a compressor, free air delivered is the actual volume delivered at the stated pressure reduced to

N.T.P. conditions
intake temperature and pressure conditions
0C and 1 kg/cm2
20C and 1 kg/cm2
none of the above.
ANSWER : : intake temperature and pressure conditions
Explanation :
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

16.The criterion of the thermodynamic efficiency for rotary compressor is

isentropic compression
isothermal compression
polytropic compression
any one of the above
none of the above.
ANSWER : : isentropic compression
Explanation :
17.As the value of index '' is decreased, the volumetric efficiency will

increase
decrease

remain unaffected
may increase/decrease depending on compressor clearance
none of the above.
ANSWER : : decrease
Explanation :
18.For minimum work in multistage compression, assuming same index of compression in all stages

work done in first stage should be more

work done in subsequent stages should increase
work done in subsequent stages should decrease
work done in all stages should be equal
work done in any stage is no criterion for minimum work but depends on
other factors.
ANSWER : : work done in all stages should be equal
Explanation :
19.The volumetric efficiency of a compressor falls roughly as follows for every 5C increase in atmospheric temperature

0.1%
0.5%
1%
5%
opt 5
ANSWER : ) 10%.
Explanation :
20.Losses in a centrifugal compressor are due to

inlet losses
impeller channel losses
diffuser losses
all of the above
none of the above
ANSWER : : all of the above
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

21.The thermodynamic efficiency of rotary compressor is based on

isothermal compression
adiabatic compression
isentropic compression
polytropic compression
none of the above.
ANSWER : : adiabatic compression
Explanation :
22.Which is false statement about advantages of multistage compressor in comparison to single stage compressor

less power requirement

better mechanical balance
less loss of air due to leakage past the cylinder
more effective lubrication
lower volumetric efficiency.
ANSWER : : lower volumetric efficiency.
Explanation :
23.The advantage of multistage compression over single stage compression is

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

lower power consumption per unit of air delivered

higher volumetric efficiency
decreased discharge temperature
moisture free air
all of the above.

ANSWER : : all of the above.

Explanation :
24.A centrifugal compressor works on the principle of

conversion of pressure energy into kinetic energy

conversion of kinetic energy into pressure energy

centripetal action
generating pressure directly
combination of (a) and (d).
ANSWER : : conversion of kinetic energy into pressure energy
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

1.The fuel consumption in gas turbines is accounted for by

low.er heating value

higher heating value
heating value
higher calorific value
highest calorific value.
ANSWER : : low.er heating value
Explanation :
2.Gas turbines for power generation are normally used

to supply base load requirements

to supply peak load requirements

to enable start thermal power plant

in emergency
when other sources of power fail.
ANSWER : : to supply peak load requirements
Explanation :
3.Mechanical efficiency of gas turbines as compared to I.C engines is

higher
lower
same
depends on osier considerations
unpredictable.
ANSWER : : higher
Explanation :
4.Axial flow compressor has the following advantage over centrifugal compressor

larger air handling ability per unit frontal area

higher pressure ratio per stage
aerofoil blades are used
higher average velocities
none of the above.
ANSWER : : larger air handling ability per unit frontal area
Explanation :
5.The volumetric efficiency of compressor with increase in compression ratio will

increase
decrease
remain same
may increase/decrease depending on clearance volume
none of the above.
ANSWER : : decrease
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

6.Open cycle gas turbine works on

Brayton or Atkinson cycle

ankine cycle
Carnot cycle
Erricsson cycle

Joule cycle.
ANSWER : : Brayton or Atkinson cycle
Explanation :
7.Stalling of blades in axial flow compressor is the phenomenon of

air stream blocking the passage

motion of air at sonic velocity
unsteady periodic and reversed flow
air stream not able to follow the blade contour
production of no air pressure.
ANSWER : : air stream not able to follow the blade contour
Explanation :
8.Atmospheric pressure is 1.03 kg/cm and vapor pressure is 0.03 kg/cm . The air pressure will be

1.03 kg/cm2
1.06 kg/cm2
1.00 kg/cm2
0.53 kg/cm2
0.5 kg/cm2.
ANSWER : : 1.00 kg/cm2
Explanation :
9.The ratio of the increase in pressure in rotor blades to total increase in pressure in the stage is called

pressure ratio
pressure coefficient
degree of reaction
slip factor
stage factor.
ANSWER : : degree of reaction
Explanation :
10.Rotary compressors are suitable for

large discharge at high pressure

low discharge at high pressure
large discharge at low pressure
low discharge at low pressure
there is no such limitation.
ANSWER : : large discharge at low pressure
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

11.Maximum delivery pressure is a rotary air compressor is of the order of

6 kg/cm2
10 kg/cm2
16 kg/cm2
25 kg/cm2
40 kg/cm2.
ANSWER : : 10 kg/cm2
Explanation :
12.The pressure ratio of an ideal vaned compressor with increase in mass flow rate

increases
decreases
remains constant
first decreases and then increases
unpredictable.
ANSWER : : remains constant
Explanation :
13.Gas turbine works on

Brayton or Atkinson cycle

Carnot cycle
Rankine cycle
Erricsson cycle

Joule cycle.
ANSWER : s: a
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14.The maximum compression ratio in an actual single stage axial flow compressor is of the order of

1 : 1.2
1:2
1:5
1 : 10
1:1
ANSWER : : 1 : 1.2
Explanation :
15.Surging is the phenomenon of

air stream blocking the passage

motion of air at sonic velocity
unsteady, periodic and reversed flow
air stream not able to follow the blade contour
production of no air pressure.
ANSWER : : unsteady, periodic and reversed flow
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

16.Actual compression curve is

same as isothermal
same as adiabatic
better than isothermal and adiabatic
in between isothermal and adiabatic
none of the above.
ANSWER : : in between isothermal and adiabatic
Explanation :
17.The pressure ratio for an open cycle gas turbine compared to closed cycle gas turbine of same h.p. is

low
high
same
low/high depending on make and type
unpredictable.
ANSWER : : low
Explanation :
18.Axial flow compressor resembles

centrifugal pump
reciprocating pump
turbine
sliding vane compressor
none of the above.
ANSWER : : turbine
Explanation :
19.The pressure ratio in gas turbines is of the order of

,2:l
4:1
61: 1
9:1
12:1.
ANSWER : : 61: 1
Explanation :
20.The thermal efficiency of a gas turbine as compared to a diesel plant is

same
more
less
depends on other factors
unpredictably.

ANSWER : : less
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Following Mechanical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2014 and IES 2014 examinations :

21.The work ratio of simple gas turbine cycle depends on

pressure ratio
maximum cycle temperature
minimum cycle temperature
all of the above
none of die above.
ANSWER : : all of the above
Explanation :
22.Pick up the wrong statement

centrifugal compressors deliver prac-tically constant pressure over a con->

siderable range of capacities
Axial flow compressors have a sub-stantially constant delivery at variable
pressures
centrifugal compressors have a wider stable operating range than axial flow
compressors

axial flow compressors are bigger in diameter compared to centrifugal type

axial flow compressors apt to be longer as compared to centrifugal type.
ANSWER : : axial flow compressors are bigger in diameter compared to centrifugal type
Explanation :
23.Pick up wrong statement. Surging phenomenon in centrifugal compressor depends on

mass flow rate

pressure ratio
change in load
stagnation pressure at the outlet
all of the above.
ANSWER : : stagnation pressure at the outlet
Explanation :
24.The air-fuel ratio in gas turbines is of the order of

7:1
15 : 1
30 : 1
40 : 1
50: 1.
ANSWER : : 50: 1.
Explanation :
25.The ratio of specific weigh/h.p. of gas turbine and I.C engines may be typically of the order of

1:1
2:1
4:1
1:2
1 : 6.
ANSWER : : 1 : 6.
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