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Methods for Driving Compressors Quiz

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Which methods are NOT mentioned as principal methods for driving compressors?

Water turbines, solar panels, and wind turbines (correct)

Hydraulic motors, steam engines, and pneumatic systems

Electric motors, gas turbines, and internal combustion engines

Geothermal energy, nuclear reactors, and fuel cells

Where would gas turbines NOT typically serve as a drive source for compressors?

To drive compressors in underwater applications

To drive large centrifugal compressors re-pressurizing natural gas pipelines

To drive compressors in space stations

To drive small portable compressors in residential areas (correct)

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

In underwater applications and marine environments (correct)

During power failures and to drive emergency compressors

During normal operations and for continuous service compressors

In space exploration and satellite missions

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

Electric motors Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would hydraulic motors NOT be suitable for driving compressors?

Residential areas Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose would steam engines be least appropriate as a drive source for compressors?

In space exploration missions Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To avoid direct connection stresses Signup and view all the answers

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

Improved efficiency Signup and view all the answers

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

When simplicity is a priority 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?

To improve operational safety and efficiency Signup and view all the answers