Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
A centrifugal compressor works on the principle of

Centripetal action
Conversion of pressure energy into kinetic energy
Generating pressure directly
Conversion of kinetic energy into pressure energy

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Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
Clearance volume in actual reciprocating compressors is essential

To provide cushioning effect
To provide cushioning effect and also to avoid mechanical bang of piston with cylinder head
To attain high volumetric efficiency
To accommodate Valves in the cylinder head

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Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
Producer gas is produced by

Partial combustion of coal, coke, anthracite coal or charcoal in a mixed air steam blast
Passing air and a large amount of steam over waste coal at about 65°C
Carbonisation of coal
Passing steam over incandescent coke

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