Code No: 157EA R18

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

B. Tech IV Year I Semester Examinations, January/February - 2023
TURBO MACHINERY
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(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:75
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B.
ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions.
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iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks
and may have a, b as sub questions.

PART – A
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(25 Marks)

1.a) Explain the significance of Mach number in the turbo machines and its importance.[2]
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b) Discuss the significance of Bernoulli’s equation. [3]
c) Why do we provide cavitation in axial machines? [2]
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d) Explain the role of positive suction on the performance of Radial machines. [3]
e) Explain the supersonic flow theory. [2]
f) Compare and contrast the pre whirl and diffuser. [3]
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g) How cascade blades will work? [2]
h) Explain the working principle of axial flow compressor. [3]
i) How do you explain the Zweifels relation? [2]
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j) Explain the correlations of Soderberg and Hawthrone. [3]

PART B
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(50 Marks)

2. Derive the polytropic compression efficiency through an infinitesimal compression stage

with the help of fundamental relationships. [10]
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3. Explain the concept and derive the general Euler’s expression for flow through variable
cross-sectional area in a turbo machine its implications. [10]
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4. Explain the effect of number of vanes on the velocity triangles and the concept of slip
factor on radial machines. [10]
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5. What are the effects of specific speed and shape number on axial and mixed flow machines
and also explain the similarity laws. [10]
6. Calculate the pitot pressure of an air stream flowing at 410 m/sec. assume that the blow
wave set up ahead of the tube is detached, the centre part being considered as a normal
shock. Ambient pressure =1.033 Kgf/cm2 abs., static temperature=210C. [10]
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7. Air enters at 270C and leaves at 1050C in centrifugal compressor. Air compressed to
a pressure ratio of 2. Calculate the isentropic efficiency and power requires by the
compressor, if 30 kg of air is compressed per minute. Cp=1.0kJ/kg k; Cv=0.716kJ/kg k.
[10]
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8. What is secondary flow in the axial flow turbine and compressor cascades? How does it
lead to a loss of energy? How is it estimated? Explain in detail. [10]
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9. An axial flow compressor has a constant axial velocity of 150 m/s and 50% reaction.
The mean diameter of the blade ring is 35 cm and speed is 15,000 RPM and exit
angle of the blade is 270. Calculate the blade angle at inlet and work done per Kg of
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air. [10]
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10. Explain the different factors to be considered in the selection of blade materials of axial
flow gas turbines. Also explain the concept of variable degree of reaction. [10]
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11. Explain the concept of external and internal cooling of blades. Also explain the different
stresses in the blades and the blade assembling. [10]
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