Q.

In a single stage, single acting reciprocating air compressor without clearance volume, the work-done is maximum during

  • AIsothermal compression
  • BIsentropic compression
  • CPolytropic compression
  • DNone of these
Correct Answer : (B)

Isentropic compression

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