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AE341A Quiz 2A

Q.1
For a fixed flow coefficient, a higher reaction leads to increased stage loading.

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Q.2
When is the absolute flow angle at the rotor inlet equal to the relative blade angle at the rotor
exit? (R=Degree of Reaction)

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R=0

R=-1

R=1

R=0.5

Q.3
There is diffusion in both rotor and stator in an axial compressor. 

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Q.4
Flow turning in turbine is ___ compared to that in the compressor.

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Same

Cannot say
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Smaller

Q.5
The change in the relative velocity in a centrifugal compressor is negligible.

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Q.6
If the static enthalpy rise in the rotor exceeds that in the stator, then

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α1 = β2

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α1 < β2

α1 > β2

Q.7
Which of the following losses occur due to turning of wall boundary layer through an angle due to
curved surface?

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Profile loss

Tip clearance loss

Secondary flow loss

Mixing loss

Q.8
For a compressor, the isentropic efficiency increases with the pressure ratio.

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Q.9
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Q.10
A larger stage loading requires more flow turning.

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Q.11
Centrifugal compressor provides a higher pressure ratio across a stage compared to an axial
compressor. 

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Q.12
Radial equilibrium suggests a balance between -

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Pressure force and centrifugal force

Centrifugal force and viscous force

Pressure force and viscous force

Pressure force and gravity force

Q.13
In an axial flow compressor, the swirl velocity distributions before and after rotor are given as:

c θ1 = ar − b/r  
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c θ2 = ar + b/r

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Increase

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Remain constant

Decrease

Q.14
In an axial flow compressor, the absolute velocity in the rotor

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increases

remains constant

initially increases then decreases

decreases

Q.15
Losses occurring due to boundary layer formed over compressor blades is -

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Profile loss

Tip clearance loss

Secondary flow loss

Annulus loss

Q.16
For a fixed stage loading ψ , if the flow coefficient ϕ increases, the flow turning will

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Increase

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Remain constant

Decrease

Q 17 High positive incidence in an axial compressor blade may lead to

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Q.17
High positive incidence in an axial compressor blade may lead to
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Choking of the flow

Separation of flow on the suction side of the blade

Separation of flow on the pressure side of the blade

Delay in critical Mach no.

Q.18
An axial compressor is typically used in jet engines as the pressure ratio obtained per stage is
larger compared to a centrifugal compressor.

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Q.19
In a rotor, the absolute (c), relative (w) and blade (u) speeds are related as-

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u⃗ = w⃗ − c ⃗ 

u⃗ = c /
⃗  w⃗ 

u⃗ = c ⃗ − w⃗ 

u⃗ = w⃗ + c ⃗ 

Q.20
Polytropic efficiency of a turbine changes if the pressure ratio is increased.

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