GATE AE 2016 • Q26 NAT • 1 Mark

Propulsion

Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion

Subtopic: Engine Thermodynamic Cycles

Question Statement:

An un-mixed turbofan engine with a bypass ratio of 6.0, flies with a velocity of 200 m/s. The core and the bypass nozzles of the engine, that are both convergent nozzles, operate under choked condition and have exhaust static temperatures of 580 K and 295 K, respectively. The specific gas constant and the ratio of specific heats for both the streams are 287 J/kgK and 1.4, respectively. If the fuel-air ratio is negligible, the thrust per unit mass flow rate generated by the engine is _______Ns/kg.

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2016 Q.26)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion** under *Propulsion* (1 Mark, 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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