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What is the purpose of a compressor intercooler in a multi-stage compressor system?
What is the purpose of a compressor intercooler in a multi-stage compressor system?
- To decrease the pressure of the compressed air
- To increase the pressure of the compressed air
- To decrease the temperature of the compressed air (correct)
- To increase the temperature of the compressed air
What does the term 'volumetric efficiency' refer to in the context of a compressor?
What does the term 'volumetric efficiency' refer to in the context of a compressor?
- The ratio of the theoretical volume of air drawn into the compressor to the clearance volume
- The ratio of the theoretical volume of air drawn into the compressor to the piston displacement
- The ratio of the actual volume of air drawn into the compressor to the piston displacement (correct)
- The ratio of the actual volume of air drawn into the compressor to the clearance volume
In a multi-stage compressor, where is the intercooler typically located?
In a multi-stage compressor, where is the intercooler typically located?
- Before the low-pressure cylinder
- Between the low-pressure and high-pressure cylinders (correct)
- At the compressor inlet
- After the high-pressure cylinder
What is the main advantage of using a multi-stage compressor over a single-stage compressor?
What is the main advantage of using a multi-stage compressor over a single-stage compressor?
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What effect does intercooling have on the compression process in a multi-stage compressor?
What effect does intercooling have on the compression process in a multi-stage compressor?
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Study Notes
Compressor Intercooler
- In a multi-stage compressor system, the compressor intercooler's purpose is to cool the compressed air or gas between stages, reducing its temperature and increasing its density.
Volumetric Efficiency
- Volumetric efficiency refers to the ratio of the actual volume of air or gas drawn into a compressor cylinder to the compressor's theoretical displacement volume.
Intercooler Location
- In a multi-stage compressor, the intercooler is typically located between stages, where the compressed air or gas is cooled before entering the next stage.
Multi-Stage Compressor Advantage
- The main advantage of using a multi-stage compressor over a single-stage compressor is that it allows for a higher compression ratio, resulting in a higher pressure ratio and more efficient compression.
Intercooling Effect
- Intercooling has a significant effect on the compression process in a multi-stage compressor, as it reduces the temperature of the compressed air or gas, making it denser and easier to compress further, which increases the overall efficiency of the compressor.
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