The mass flow rate of air through an aircraft e ngine is 10 kg/s. The compressor outlet temperature
is 400 K and the turbine inlet temperature is 1800 K. The heating value of the fuel is 42 MJ/kg and
the specific heat at constant pressure is 1 kJ/kg- K. The mass flow rate of the fuel in kg/s is
approximately ___________
Official Answer Key:
0.0
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2013 Q.20)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**:
This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (1 Mark, NAT).
**2. Analytical Calculation**:
- Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Structural Mechanics equation.
**3. Final Answer**:
Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.
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