AE31008: Tutorial Problems on Ideal Cycle Analysis

1. From the non-dimensional thrust equation of an ideal non-afterburning turbojet, find the
optimum compressor total temperature ratio for which the non-dimensional thrust will be
maximized. 10
2. From the non-dimensional thrust equation of an ideal non-afterburning fan-exhausted
turbofan, find the optimum compressor total temperature ratio for which the non-
dimensional thrust will be maximized. 10
3. An ideal turbojet with an afterburner flies at 6705.6 m with a Mach number of 0.88. It
ingests 87.1 kg/s of air, and the compressor pressure ratio is 17. The fuel has a heating
value of 41, 635 kJ/Kg. The primary burner and afterburner exit total temperature are
1305.7 K and 1655.7 K, respectively.
(a) Find the developed thrust, dimensionless thrust, and TSFC.
(b) Compare these parameters with those of the non-afterburning case
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4. An ideal turbofan with the fan exhausted operates at 6096 m at Mach number 0.82. The
compressor pressure ratio is 16 and the fan pressure ratio is 2.2. The fuel has a heating
value of 41170 KJ/kg and the exit total temperature from the burner is 1361.2 K. The
core airflow is 65.3173 kg/s, and the bypass ratio is 1.4.
Find the developed thrust, dimensionless thrust, and the TSFC.
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5. Two engine types are being considered for a commercial application. Both have core
airflow rates of 60.3 kg/s. Both use a fuel with a heating value of 41.40 MJ/kg), and both
have turbine inlet total temperatures 1371.8 K. Both have a compressor pressure ratio of
13. The altitude will be 8230 m), and the inlet Mach number will be 0.77. Engine "A" is a
turbojet. Engine "B" is a turbofan with the fan exhausted and has a fan pressure ratio of
2.2 and a bypass ratio of 3.2. What will be the TSFC and dimensionless thrust of the two
engine types? Compare the data. 20

6. An ideal turbofan (mixed) with an afterburner is being designed for an aircraft that flies
at sea level at Mach 0.90. The compressor ratio is 14.6, and the bypass ratio is 1.35.
Without the afterburner lit, 53.4 kN of thrust is needed. The total temperature at the
turbine inlet is 1300.1K. The heating value of the fuel is 42.3 MJ/kg. With the afterburner
lit, 120.1 kN of thrust is needed. What is the required air mass flow? What is the resulting
fan pressure ratio? What is the required afterburner total exit temperature? What are the
TSFC, dimensionless thrust, and exit diameter for the afterburner on and off? 20