Gas Turbines - The Exhaust System: DGCA Technical General questions

Question 1

The velocity of the gases in the exhaust unit is held to:

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Mach 0.5 to minimize turbulence

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Mach 0.75 to optimize the pressure distribution

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Mach 0.85 to maximize thrust

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Mach 1 to maximize acceleration

Question 2

An exhaust nozzle is said to be choked when the velocity at the throat is:

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at Mach 1

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Mach 0.5

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below Mach 1

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above Mach 1

Question 3

The exhaust gases pass to atmosphere via the propelling nozzle which:

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is a convergent duct, thus it increases the gas velocity

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converts kinetic energy into pressure energy

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is a divergent duct, thus it increases the gas velocity

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is a divergent nozzle, thus it increases the gas pressure

Question 4

The shape of the volume within the jet pipe casing immediately to the rear of the turbine:

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is divergent to reduce the velocity of the gases leaving the turbine

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is convergent to accelerate the gases towards the propelling nozzle

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is divergent to accelerate the gases away from the turbine blades

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is convergent to increase the pressure of the gases in the jet pipes

Question 5

The exhaust cone:

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prevents the hot gases flowing across the rear turbine face

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straightens the gas flow before it goes into the turbine assembly

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increases the velocity of the gases

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decreases the pressure of the gas

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