Question 1

Liquids compress as easily as vapors or gases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List the devices used in a reciprocating compressor to provide smooth gas flow, reduce vibration, and prevent under/ overloading:

Accepted Answer

pulsation

Question 3

A liquid ring compressor can produce a vacuum of:

Accepted Answer

A)  12-16 inches of Hg 
B)  27- 29 inches of Hg 
C)  16- 22 inches of Hg 
D)  22- 26 inches of Hg 
A)  12-16 inches of Hg 
B)  27- 29 inches of Hg 
C)  16- 22 inches of Hg 
D)  22- 26 inches of Hg

Question 4

Rotary screw compressors deliver pressures between:

Accepted Answer

A)  35- 55 psig 
B)  65- 90 psia 
C)  100- 130 psia 
D)  120- 160 psia 
A)  35- 55 psig 
B)  65- 90 psia 
C)  100- 130 psia 
D)  120- 160 psia

Question 5

A 23,000 horse power axial compressor produces as efficiently as a comparable _________ horse power centrifugal compressor.

Accepted Answer

A)  30,000 
B)  20,000 
C)  25,000 
D)  23,000 
A)  30,000 
B)  20,000 
C)  25,000 
D)  23,000

Question 6

The higher the pressure the larger the volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Liquid ring compressors are primarily used in:

Accepted Answer

A)  hazardous gases 
B)  toxic gases 
C)  hot gases and vapors 
D)  solvent recovery 
E)  all the above 
A)  hazardous gases 
B)  toxic gases 
C)  hot gases and vapors 
D)  solvent recovery 
E)  all the above

Question 8

Select the basic parts of an axial compressor:

Accepted Answer

1) suction 
2) inlet guide van

Question 9

The design and operation of a compressor can usually be classified into two groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive displacement and dynamic 
B)  rotary and reciprocating 
C)  axial and centrifugal 
D)  piston and centrifugal 
A)  positive displacement and dynamic 
B)  rotary and reciprocating 
C)  axial and centrifugal 
D)  piston and centrifugal

Liquids compress as easily as vapors or gases.

List the devices used in a reciprocating compressor to provide smooth gas flow, reduce vibration, and prevent under/ overloading:

A liquid ring compressor can produce a vacuum of:

Rotary screw compressors deliver pressures between:

A 23,000 horse power axial compressor produces as efficiently as a comparable _________ horse power centrifugal compressor.

The higher the pressure the larger the volume.

Liquid ring compressors are primarily used in:

Select the basic parts of an axial compressor:

The design and operation of a compressor can usually be classified into two groups:

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Exam 5: Compressors

Liquids compress as easily as vapors or gases.

List the devices used in a reciprocating compressor to provide smooth gas flow, reduce vibration, and prevent under/ overloading:

A liquid ring compressor can produce a vacuum of:

Rotary screw compressors deliver pressures between:

A 23,000 horse power axial compressor produces as efficiently as a comparable _________ horse power centrifugal compressor.

The higher the pressure the larger the volume.

Liquid ring compressors are primarily used in:

Select the basic parts of an axial compressor:

The design and operation of a compressor can usually be classified into two groups:

Introduction to Process Equipment

Valves

Piping and Vessels

Pumps

Turbines and Motors

Heat Exchangers

Cooling Towers

Steam Generation- Boilers

Fired Heaters Furnaces

Instruments

Process Diagrams

Utility Systems

Reaction Systems

Distillation Systems

Extraction and Other Separation Systems

Plastics Systems

Filters