PROPULSION - 1

IMPORTANT THEORY QUESTIONS

UNIT-1
1. what is thrust augmentation? Explain with diagram.
2. What are the factors affecting thrust?
3. What are the types of jet engine? explain each with its advantage and disadvantage.
UNIT- 2
1. What are the different modes of inlet operation. Explain with sketch.
2. Explain starting problem in supersonic inlet.
3. Derive the relation between area ratio and external deceleration ratio. Amax/Ai
UNIT-3
1. What are then factors affecting combustion chamber design.
2. Write short notes on flame tube cooling.
3. Classify the types of combustion chamber and explain with a neat sketch.
UNIT-4
1. Write a short note on Over expanded and Under expanded nozzle.
2. Explain the working of C-D nozzle with sketch.
3. Write a short note on ejector & variable area nozzle and thrust reversal.
UNIT-5
1. Explain the working of Centrifugal compressor with velocity triangle diagram.
2. Discuss the elementary theory of axial flow compressor with sketch.