GATE AE 2014 • Q46 NAT • 2 Marks

Propulsion

Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion

Subtopic: Engine Thermodynamic Cycles

Question Statement:

A gas turbine engine is operating under the following conditions: Stagnation temperature at turbine inlet 1350 K Stagnation pressure at the turbine inlet 10 bar Static temperature at turbine exit 800 K Velocity at turbine exit 200 m/s Total-to-total efficiency of turbine 0.96 γ (ratio of specific heats) 1.33 CP(specific heat at constant pressure) 1.147 kJ/kgK The stagnation pressure (in bar) in the nozzle (considering isentropic nozzle) is equal to _______. AE 9/11 AE (GATE 2014) - AE

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2014 Q.46)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion** under *Propulsion* (2 Marks, NAT). **2. Analytical Calculation**: - Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion equation. **3. Final Answer**: Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.

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