A gas turbine combustor is burning methane and air at an equivalence ratio
0.5 =
, where
stoich
FA
FA = and
[] stoichFA is the ratio of mass flow rate of fuel
to the mass flow rate of air at stoichiometry. If the air flow rate is
20airm =
kg/s
then the mass flow rate of methane is ______ kg/s.
(round off to two decimal places)
Official Answer Key:
0.0
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2023 Q.61)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**:
This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (2 Marks, 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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