The ratio of the indicated power to the shaft power or brake power of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor, is called

volumetric efficiency

mechanical efficiency

isothermal efficiency

compressor efficiency

Correct Answer : Option (B) : mechanical efficiency

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The work ratio of simple gas turbine cycle depends on

Pressure ratio

Minimum cycle temperature

Maximum cycle temperature

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Knudsen number ranges in between 0.3 and 1 in ________

boundary region

boundary & transient region

transient region

None of the above

Correct Answer : transient region

Explanation : Knudsen number ranges in between 0.3 and 1 in transient region.

When altitude of earth is in between 90 km and 150 km Knudsen number can be in between 0.3 and _________

Correct Answer : 1

Explanation : When altitude of earth is in between 90 km and 150 km Knudsen number can be in between 0.3 and 1.