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Reg. No. :

Question Paper Code : X 60029

B.e./B.Tech. DegRee examiNaTioNs, NoVemBeR/DeCemBeR 2020

Fourth semester
aeronautical engineering
ae 2255/ae 46/ae 1254/080180015 – PRoPulsioN – i
(Regulations 2008)

Time : Three Hours maximum : 100 marks

use of gas tables permitted

Answer all questions

Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)

1. Write the thrust equation for a turbofan delivering under expanded jets from the
nozzles.

2. Compare the net power available between the turbojet and turbo-shaft engine.

3. Explain the concept of boundary layer separation in a flow cascade.

4. Write an equation for Fraude efficiency.

5. Define combustion intensity.

6. What are the advantages of annular combustion chamber ?

7. Give any four functions of an exhaust nozzle.

8. What do you mean by nozzle chocking ?

9. What is ‘engine station numbering’ ?

10. Differentiate between an impulse and reaction type turbine.

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Part – B (5×16=80 Marks)

11. a) An ideal turbojet flies at sea level at a Mach number of 0.75. It ingests
74.83 kg/s of air and the compressor operates with a total pressure ratio of
15. The fuel has a heating value of 41,400 kJ/kg and the burner exit total
temperature is 1389 K. Find the developed thrust and the TSFC. Assume the
specific heat ratio is 1.40.
(OR)
b) i) Define thrust of an engine and derive the thrust equation for a general
propulsion system. (8)
ii) Discuss the typical turbojet cycle performance with suitable sketches. (8)

12. a) i) Discuss the effect of shock waves in supersonic inlets. Schematically describe
the working principle of internal compression and external compression
type of supersonic inlets. (8)
ii) Performance wise highlight the requirements of a good inlet. Draw the
streamline patterns along with T-S diagram for a subsonic inlet under
varying speed operations. (8)
(OR)
b) What are different types of air intakes for subsonic airplanes powered by
turbo jets ? Illustrate each of these categories with sketches and aerodynamic
characteristics. (16)

13. a) i) What are the basic factors which influence the design of combustors ?
Explain. (8)
ii) Explain the methods of flame stabilization with the aid of sketches. (8)
(OR)
b) i) Explain the combustion process in a flame tube with the help of neat and
labeled sketch. (8)
ii) Estimate the total pressure ratio and exit Mach number Me, of a main
burner with Tte/Tti = 3, Mi = 0.05, CD = 2, γi = 1.38 and γe = 1.3. (8)

14. a) i) Derive nozzle efficiency and distinguish real and ideal nozzle. (6)
ii) A convergent – divergent nozzle is to operate at the design Mach number
of 1.5. Calculate the range of nozzle pressure ratio for under expanded and
over expanded flow from the nozzle. (10)
(OR)
b) i) Discuss the types of nozzle and their features with neat sketches. (6)
ii) Air at 950 kPa and 500 K expands isentropically in a convergent-divergent
nozzle into a space at 100 kPa if the inlet velocity is negligible. Find the
throat and exit areas of the nozzle for a mass flow rate of 5 kg/s. (10)
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15. a) i) Briefly explain the working of the centrifugal flow compressor and draw
the velocity triangles. (6)
ii) A centrifugal compressor has an impeller tip speed of 366 m/s. Determine the
absolute Mach number of the flow leaving the radial vanes of the impeller
when the radial component of velocity at impeller exit is 30.5 m/s and the
slip factor is 0.90. Given that the flow area at impeller exit is 0.1 m2 and
the total-total efficiency of the impeller is 90%, determine the mass flow
rate. Assume that stagnation pressure and temperature at compressor
entry are 101.3 kPa and 288 K respectively. (10)
(OR)
b) An axial-flow compressor stage has a mean radius of rm = 0.5m. The rotational
speed of the rotor at mid-diameter is Um = 212 m/s. The absolute inlet flow
to the rotor is described by the axial and tangential components of velocity :
155 m/s and 28 m/s respectively. The stage degree of reaction at mid-diameter is 0.6.
α3 = α1 and axial velocity remains constant. Calculate :
i) Rotor angular speed in rpm.
ii) Rotor exit swirl.
iii) Rotor specific work at mid-diameter.
iv) Relative velocity vector at the rotor exit.
v) Rotor and stator torque per unit mass flow rate.
vi) Stage loading parameter at mid-diameter.
vii) Flow coefficient.

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