What is a centrifugal compressor?
Centrifugal Compressors

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A centrifugal compressor is a type of reciprocating compressor
A centrifugal compressor is a type of positive displacement compressor
A centrifugal compressor is a type of dynamic compressor that uses a rotating impeller to increase the pressure of a gas by converting its kinetic energy into potential energy.
A centrifugal compressor is a type of axial compressor
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the working principle of a centrifugal compressor.
The working principle of a centrifugal compressor is to increase the volume of the air being compressed.
The working principle of a centrifugal compressor is to convert kinetic energy into potential energy in the form of pressure.
The working principle of a centrifugal compressor is to cool down the air before compressing it.
The working principle of a centrifugal compressor is to use reciprocating motion to compress the air.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the different types of centrifugal compressors?
Single-stage, multi-stage, and integrally geared compressors
Axial, radial, and diagonal compressors
Positive displacement, reciprocating, and rotary compressors
Dynamic, static, and positive displacement compressors
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the basic components of a centrifugal compressor?
Rotor, stator, housing, gears
Blades, nozzle, cylinder, shaft
Impeller, diffuser, casing, bearings
Fan, duct, valve, piston
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a centrifugal compressor achieve compression?
By heating the gas to increase its pressure
By reducing the volume of the gas through a series of valves
By converting the kinetic energy of the incoming gas into potential energy as it passes through the compressor's impeller.
By using a reciprocating motion to compress the gas
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of impeller in a centrifugal compressor?
The impeller in a centrifugal compressor is used to decrease the kinetic energy of the gas or air by slowing it down.
The role of the impeller in a centrifugal compressor is to increase the kinetic energy of the gas or air by rotating and accelerating it.
The impeller in a centrifugal compressor has no role in increasing the kinetic energy of the gas or air.
The impeller in a centrifugal compressor is only used for balancing the machine and has no impact on the gas or air flow.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the advantages of using a centrifugal compressor?
Prone to mechanical failures
Limited gas handling capacity
High maintenance requirements
Advantages of using a centrifugal compressor include high efficiency, low maintenance, and ability to handle large volumes of gas.
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