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Mechanical Engineering :: Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines

  1. The compression ratio for the compressor is always _________ unity.

  2. A.

     Equal to

    B.

     Less than

    C.

     More than

    D.

     None of these


  3. The hottest point in a gas turbine is

  4. A.

     at the base

    B.

     at the tip

    C.

     in the center

    D.

     between ~ to i of the blade height


  5. Temperature of gases at end of compression as compared to exhaust gases in a gas turbine is

  6. A.

     Higher

    B.

     Lower

    C.

     Equal

    D.

     Can't be compared


  7. The maximum temperature in a gas turbine is

  8. A.

     200°C

    B.

     500°C

    C.

     700°C

    D.

     1000°C


  9. In a jet propulsion

  10. A.

     The propulsive matter is ejected from within the propelled body

    B.

     The propulsive matter is caused to flow around the propelled body

    C.

     Its functioning does not depend upon presence of air

    D.

     None of the above


  11. The fuel consumption in gas turbines is accounted for by

  12. A.

     Lower heating value

    B.

     Higher heating value

    C.

     Heating value

    D.

     Higher calorific value


  13. The indicated work per unit mass of air delivered is

  14. A.

     Directly proportional to clearance volume

    B.

     Greatly affected by clearance volume

    C.

     Not affected by clearance volume

    D.

     Inversely proportional to clearance volume


  15. Which of the following plants is smallest and lightest for generating a given amount of power?

  16. A.

     Gas turbine plant

    B.

     Petrol engine

    C.

     Diesel engine

    D.

     Solar plant


  17. In jet engines, for the efficient production of large power, fuel is burnt in an atmosphere of

  18. A.

     Vacuum

    B.

     Atmospheric air

    C.

     Compressed air

    D.

     Oxygen alone


  19. Gas turbine blades are given a rake

  20. A.

     Equal to zero

    B.

     In the direction of motion of blades

    C.

     Opposite to the direction of motion of blades

    D.

     Depending on the velocity