Compressor Driving Methods Quiz

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Based on the text, which methods are explicitly mentioned as principal methods for driving compressors?

  • Electric motors, gas turbines, and internal combustion engines (correct)
  • Water turbines, solar panels, and wind turbines
  • Geothermal energy, nuclear reactors, and fuel cells
  • Hydraulic motors, steam engines, and pneumatic systems

In which scenario would gas turbines typically NOT serve as a drive source for compressors?

  • To drive large centrifugal compressors re-pressurizing natural gas pipelines
  • To drive compressors in underwater applications
  • To drive compressors in space stations
  • To drive small portable compressors in residential areas (correct)

When are internal combustion engines commonly NOT employed as a drive source for compressors?

  • During extreme weather conditions and natural disasters
  • During power failures and to drive emergency compressors
  • In underwater applications and marine environments
  • During normal operations and for continuous service compressors (correct)

Which of the following is NOT listed as a principal method for driving compressors in the text?

<p>Solar panels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When considering driving compressors in space stations, what method is typically NOT used according to the text?

<p>Internal combustion engines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what specific application are hydraulic motors typically NOT recommended as a drive source for compressors based on the text?

<p>Underwater applications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is specifically mentioned for driving compressors in space stations?

<p>Electric motors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would steam engines be least appropriate as a drive source for compressors?

<p>In space exploration missions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are electric motors commonly connected to compressors for driving purposes?

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

Why are electric motors often connected to compressors through flywheels and V-belts?

<p>To avoid direct connection stresses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of connecting electric motors directly to compressor shafts?

<p>Improved efficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might using only reduction gears to adjust speed be beneficial?

<p>When simplicity is a priority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do compressors with gas turbine drives located in remote areas often have monitoring and control in a central room?

<p>To improve operational safety and efficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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