Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
Adiabatic compression is one in which

No heat leaves or enters the compressor cylinder during compression
Temperature rise follows a linear relationship
Temperature during compression remains constant
Work done is maximum

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

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

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