Question

Slip factor in a centrifugal compressor accounts for

• A. Shock losses at inducer
• B. Deviation of actual flow from ideal blade direction at impeller exit
• C. Mechanical losses in bearings
• D. Friction losses in diffuser

Hint:

Slip occurs because of the \[ \boxed{\text{finite number of impeller blades}.} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{ V_{w,\text{actual}} < V_{w,\text{ideal}}, } \] and the slip factor is always less than \(1\).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B