Question

question 57 of 100 · multiple choice
single-acting compressors compress air on?
a every other stroke
b every four stroke
c both sides of the piston
d one side of the piston

Explanation:

Define single-acting compressor operation

A single-acting reciprocating compressor compresses air or gas on only one side of the piston during its stroke.

Compare with double-acting compressors

Double-acting compressors compress air on both sides of the piston, utilizing both the forward and backward strokes.

Match with given options

Option D correctly states "one side of the piston".

Answer:

• (A) every other stroke
• (B) every four stroke
• (C) both sides of the piston
• (D) one side of the piston (Correct answer)