Effect of Clearance over Reciprocating Compressor

Specify the effect of clearance upon the performance of air compressor?

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The effect of the clearance upon the performance are:

a) It is required to prevent the piston hitting the cylinder end.
b) For the movement of valves, a space is required to be left when the piston travel upwards. Therefore, clearance volume is provided.
c) Clearance volume controls the maximum compression pressure.

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