Question is ⇒ Which is false statement about multistage compression ., Options are ⇒ (A) Power consumption per unit of air delivered is low, (B) Volumetric efficiency is high, (C) It is best suited for compression ratios around 7:1, (D) The moisture in air is condensed in the intercooler, (E) Outlet temperature is reduced., Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Which is false statement about multistage compression ., Options are ⇒ (A) Power consumption per unit of air delivered is low, (B) Volumetric efficiency is high, (C) It is best suited for compression ratios around 7:1, (D) The moisture in air is condensed in the intercooler, (E) Outlet temperature is reduced., Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Which is false statement about multistage compression .
A.	Power consumption per unit of air delivered is low [Wrong Answer]
B.	Volumetric efficiency is high [Correct Answer]
C.	It is best suited for compression ratios around 7:1 [Wrong Answer]
D.	The moisture in air is condensed in the intercooler [Wrong Answer]
E.	Outlet temperature is reduced. [Wrong Answer]
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