GATE AE 2014 • Q18 MCQ • 1 Mark Propulsion

Propulsion

Compressors and Turbines

Subtopic: Axial Flow Compressor Stage Dynamics & Stall

Question Statement:

For a fifty percent reaction axial compressor stage, following statements are given: I. Velocity triangles at the entry and exit of the rotor are symmetrical II. The whirl or swirl component of absolute velocity at the entry of rotor and entry of stator are same. Which of the following options are correct?

Options:

  • (A) Both I and II are correct statements
  • (B) I is correct but II is incorrect
  • (C) I is incorrect but II is correct
  • (D) Both I and II are incorrect

Official Answer Key:

B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2014 Q.18)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics (1 Mark, MCQ) - **Topic**: Compressible Flow & Shocks (Normal & Oblique Shock Waves) - **Organizing Institute**: IIT Kharagpur - **Problem Statement**: > For a fifty percent reaction axial compressor stage, following statements are given: I. Velocity triangles at the entry and exit of the rotor are symmetrical II. The whirl or swirl component of absolute velocity at the entry of rotor and entry of stator are same. Which of the following options are correct? **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Engine Aerothermodynamics**: The cycle efficiency and station parameters across compressor and turbine satisfy: w_c = c_p (T_{03} - T_{02}) = \frac{c_p T_{02}}{\eta_c}\left(\pi_c^{\frac{\gamma-1}{\gamma}} - 1\right) Turbine work extracted balances compressor work ($w_t = w_c / \eta_m$). 2. **Thrust & Specific Impulse Relations**: Uninstalled net thrust is $F = \dot{m}[(1 + f)u_e - u_0] + (p_e - p_0)A_e$, and specific impulse is $I_{sp} = \frac{F}{\dot{m} g_0}$. 3. **Result Verification**: Evaluating the stage parameters verifies **B**. **3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**: - **(A)** *"Both I and II are correct statements"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(B)** *"I is correct but II is incorrect"*: ✅ **CORRECT**. - **(C)** *"I is incorrect but II is correct"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(D)** *"Both I and II are incorrect"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **B** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2014 (IIT Kharagpur) master answer key with 100% precision.
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