How many compressors are involved in the Squeeze phase?

How many compressors are involved in the Squeeze phase?

• A. Two compressors.
• B. Three compressors.
• C. One compressor.
• D. Four compressors.

Answer: (A)

In this phase, reaching a high final pressure efficiently is the goal, so the compression is split into two steps. The first compressor raises the gas to an intermediate pressure, then the second compressor finishes the job to the final pressure. Cooling between the stages (intercooling) keeps temperatures down, which makes the second stage more efficient and prevents overheating. Using two compressors is the typical setup because it balances performance and practicality; using just one would push temperatures up and waste more energy, while adding more than two stages is usually unnecessary unless an even higher final pressure or specific efficiency needs exist.

In this phase, reaching a high final pressure efficiently is the goal, so the compression is split into two steps. The first compressor raises the gas to an intermediate pressure, then the second compressor finishes the job to the final pressure. Cooling between the stages (intercooling) keeps temperatures down, which makes the second stage more efficient and prevents overheating. Using two compressors is the typical setup because it balances performance and practicality; using just one would push temperatures up and waste more energy, while adding more than two stages is usually unnecessary unless an even higher final pressure or specific efficiency needs exist.