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Which methods are NOT mentioned as principal methods for driving compressors?
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?
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?
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?
Which method is specifically mentioned for driving compressors in space stations?
In which scenario would hydraulic motors NOT be suitable for driving compressors?
In which scenario would hydraulic motors NOT be suitable for driving compressors?
For what purpose would steam engines be least appropriate as a drive source for compressors?
For what purpose would steam engines be least appropriate as a drive source for compressors?
How are electric motors commonly connected to compressors for driving purposes?
How are electric motors commonly connected to compressors for driving purposes?
Why are electric motors often connected to compressors through flywheels and V-belts?
Why are electric motors often connected to compressors through flywheels and V-belts?
What is a key advantage of connecting electric motors directly to compressor shafts?
What is a key advantage of connecting electric motors directly to compressor shafts?
In what scenario might using only reduction gears to adjust speed be beneficial?
In what scenario might using only reduction gears to adjust speed be beneficial?
Why do compressors with gas turbine drives located in remote areas often have monitoring and control in a central room?
Why do compressors with gas turbine drives located in remote areas often have monitoring and control in a central room?
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