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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Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
The overall isothermal efficiency of the compressor is defined as the ratio of

Isentropic power to the power required to drive the compressor
Isothermal power to the shaft power or B.P. of the motor or engine required to drive the compressor
Volume of free air delivery per stroke to the swept volume of the piston
Work required to compress the air isothermally to the actual work required to compress the air for the same pressure ratio

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