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Two major classifications of dynamic compressor? |
Centrifugal and axial |
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How do you dynamic compressors produce pressure? |
They convert velocity and pressure using the fuser involute casings or a combination of the two to |
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What can be done to increase the efficiency of a single stage compressor? |
Diffuser veins inside the housing allow you to achieve slightly higher Compression ratios |
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What must be done to increase the volume and overall pressure ratio of Centrifugal compressor? |
You should add additional impellers and Diffusers |
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Which casing design would you use for high-pressure applications? |
Vertical split design |
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Which impeller design provides the highest pressure ratio? |
Closed impeller |
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State the purpose of the guide vanes? |
Control or convert gas flow into compressor or additional stages |
