The internal lobes on a lobe compressor are designed:
A) not to touch
B) with a power lobe that pushes the idler lobe
C) with a few thousandths of an inch clearance between casing and lobes.
D) a & c

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The internal lobes on a lobe compressor are designed not to touch (A) and have a few thousandths of an inch clearance between the casing and lobes (C) to prevent wear and allow for efficient operation.

The Internal Lobes on a Lobe Compressor Are Designed