GATE AE 2024 • Q19 MCQ • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

In an airbreathing gas turbine engine, the combustor inlet temperature is 600 K. The heating value of the fuel is 43.4 × 106 J/kg. Assume Cp to be 1100 J/kg K for air and burned gases, and fuel-air ratio f << 1.0. Neglect kinetic energy at the inlet and exit of the combustor and assume 100% burner efficiency . What is the fuel -air ratio required to achieve 1300 K temperature at the combustor exit?

Options:

  • (A) 0.0177
  • (B) 0.0215
  • (C) 0.0127
  • (D) 0.0277

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2024 Q.19)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (1 Mark, MCQ). **2. Aerospace Engineering Deduction**: - Applying standard governing principles of Structural Mechanics. - Option **(A)** matches the analytical derivation and official criteria. **3. Final Answer**: Correct Option is **(A)**.

Practice This in Real CBT Exam Interface

Test yourself with the official TCS-iON palette, virtual calculator, and immediate performance analytics.

Launch CBT Mock Test