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Pumps & Compressors

Quiz by Dr. Mahes Ali Al Olaimat

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  • Q1
    Are pumps and compressors similar in any way?
    No, they are completely different
    Yes, they are similar in idea and hardware
    They only have similar functions
    They use completely different technologies
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following describes the primary use of compressors?
    To remove heat from systems
    To raise the pressure of gases
    To store liquids
    To convert solids into liquids
    30s
  • Q3
    What does 'incompressible' refer to in the context of pumps?
    A semi-liquid substance
    A gas that can be compressed
    A liquid that cannot be compressed
    A solid material
    30s
  • Q4
    What happens to the gas in a compressor when there is no load on the system?
    It expands and loses pressure
    It remains compressed and under pressure
    It stops moving
    It turns into a liquid
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the main focus of the text?
    The differences and similarities between pumps and compressors
    The environmental impact of gas compression
    Different types of liquids used in industry
    The history of petrochemical machinery
    30s
  • Q6
    Which statement accurately reflects the function of both pumps and compressors?
    They are used in the petrochemical industry for different purposes
    They are only effective under certain temperatures
    They are used only for liquids
    They serve the same function
    30s
  • Q7
    How does a compressor differ from a pump?
    It raises a gas instead of a liquid
    It raises a liquid instead of a gas
    It doesn't change the state of liquids
    It lowers the pressure of gas
    30s
  • Q8
    What is delivered by a compressor at the time it is delivered?
    Uncompressed gas
    Liquid under pressure
    Steam
    Compressed gas under pressure
    30s
  • Q9
    What kind of substances do pumps and compressors work with?
    Only gases
    Liquid for pumps and gas for compressors
    Both under the same conditions
    Only liquids
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the primary function of a pump?
    To compress a gas
    To cool down a substance
    To store a liquid
    To raise a liquid to a higher level of pressure
    30s

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