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Which risk increases inside multistage axial compressors when operated outside design pressure ratios?

A)Surge cycle induced blade fracture
B)Erosion due to foreign object debris
C)Bearing failure from viscous heating
D)Stator stall causing efficiency gains

💡 Explanation

Blade fracture risk increases during surge because pressure imbalances initiate a reverse flow **surge cycle**, therefore resulting in alternating stress on compressor blades rather than stable operation at design point.

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