Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor, without clearance, the work-done on the air during isentropic compression is ________ the heat required to raise the temperature of air from T₁ to T₂ at a constant pressure.

Equal to
Less than
Greater than
None of these

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Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
Which one of the following is the effect of blade shape on performance of a centrifugal compressor?

Backward curved blades has poor efficiency
Backward curved blades lead to stable performance
Forward curved blades produce lower pressure ratio
Forward curved blades has higher efficiency

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