Compression Process Components Quiz
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What are the principal methods for driving compressors?

  • Geothermal energy, nuclear reactors, and fuel cells
  • Hydraulic motors, steam engines, and pneumatic systems
  • Electric motors, gas turbines, and internal combustion engines (correct)
  • Water turbines, solar panels, and wind turbines
  • Where might gas turbines be used as a drive source for compressors?

  • To drive compressors in space stations
  • To drive large centrifugal compressors re-pressurizing natural gas pipelines (correct)
  • To drive compressors in underwater applications
  • To drive small portable compressors in residential areas
  • In what situations are internal combustion engines commonly used as a drive source for compressors?

  • During power failures and to drive emergency compressors (correct)
  • In underwater applications and marine environments
  • In space exploration and satellite missions
  • During normal operations and for continuous service compressors
  • How are electric motors commonly connected to compressors for driving purposes?

    <p>Directly to the compressor shaft or through a flywheel and V-belts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of compressors with gas turbine drives located in remote areas?

    <p>Monitoring and control located in a central control room</p> Signup and view all the answers

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