Download JNTUA B.Tech 4-2 R15 2019 April Regular 15A03805 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion Question Paper

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Code: 15A03805

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Max. Marks: 70

Time: 3 hours

B.Tech IV Year II Semester (R15) Regular Examinations April 2019

GAS TURBINES & JET PROPULSION

(Mechanical Engineering)

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PART - A

(Compulsory Question)

Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)

1. (a) What are the advantages of reciprocating engines over gas turbines?
2. (b) Explain the principle of Air Standard Brayton cycle.

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3. (c) Write the assumptions made in an ideal cycle analysis of gas turbines.
4. (d) Define isentropic efficiency of a compressor and turbine of gas turbine plant.
5. (e) State the difference between jet propulsion and rocket propulsion.
6. (f) How jet propulsions are classified?
7. (g) Why does a ramjet engine not require a compressor or turbine?

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8. (h) What are the various types of oxidizers used in rockets?
9. (i) What are desirable requirements of liquid propellant rockets?
10. (j) List the applications of the rockets.

PART - B

(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)

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UNIT - I

2. Air enters the compressor of a gas turbine plant operating on air standard cycle at 100 kPa and 300 K with a volumetric flow rate of 5 m³/sec. The compressor pressure ratio is 10. The turbine inlet temperature is 1400 K, the turbine and compressor each has an isentropic efficiency of 80%. Calculate: (i) Thermal efficiency of the cycle. (ii) The back-work ratio.
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3. Discuss and compare the features of closed cycle and open cycle gas turbines with neat diagrams.

UNIT - II

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4. Draw the schematic diagram of a simple cycle with intercooler and explain briefly the working principle. Draw also p-v and T-s diagrams of the cycle.
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5. Show that the specific work output is maximum when the pressure ratio is such that the compressor outlet and turbine outlet temperatures are equal.

UNIT - III

6. Explain the principle of after burner in thrust augmentation, draw the performance chart of an after-burner engine.
   

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7. The diameter of the propeller of an aircraft is 2.5 m. It flies at a speed of 540 km/h at an elevation of 8000 m, where air density is 0.525 kg/m³. The flight to jet speed ratio is 0.75. Calculate: (i) The air flow rate through the propeller. (ii) Thrust produced. (iii) Specific impulse. (iv) Thrust power.

UNIT - IV

8. Draw the thermodynamic cycle of the Ramjet engine and derive the equation for thrust.
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9. Explain briefly about propellants and their desirable characteristics in detail.

UNIT - V

10. What are the advantages and disadvantages of multi stage rockets?
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11. Explain briefly about Advanced Propulsion Systems.

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