Practice Types - Reciprocating Compressors - Applied Thermodynamics
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Question 1 Easy

What is a reciprocating compressor?

💡 Hint: Think about machines used in refrigeration.

Question 2 Easy

List the main components of a reciprocating compressor.

💡 Hint: Recall the parts we discussed.

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Question 1

What type of machine uses a piston-cylinder arrangement for compression?

Turbine
Reciprocating Compressor
Fan

💡 Hint: Think about the machines used for refrigerating.

Question 2

True or False? The polytropic process means pressure and volume do not change.

True
False

💡 Hint: What does the equation PV^n = constant signify?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the work input required for a two-stage compression where P1 = 100 kPa, P2 = 400kPa, V1 = 0.5 m³, and n = 1.4.

💡 Hint: Substitute the values and simplify step-by-step.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a multi-stage compressor system and explain the benefits of your design regarding work minimization and efficiency.

💡 Hint: Think about the streamlining of stages and the effectiveness of intercooling.

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