Which risk dramatically increases when piston-cylinder clearance grows in reciprocating compressor?

💡 Explanation

Reduced volumetric efficiency occurs because increased piston-cylinder clearance allows increased gas blow-by—**leakage**. This reduces the mass of gas compressed. Therefore the compressor moves less gas, rather than efficiently pumping, it has significantly decreased volumetric efficiency under stable conditions.

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