B.
Tech–ANE R-20
MRCETCAMPUS (AUTONOMOUSINSTITUTION–UGC,GOVT.OFINDIA)
Department of AERONAUTICAL
ENGINEERING
AIR BREATHING PROPULSION
QUESTION BANK
Prepared by:
B. NAVEENA
Assistant Professor
Department of ANE
[email protected]
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
R20
Code No: R20A2111
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
III B.Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, January 2024
Air Breathing Propulsion
(AE)
Roll No
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: This question paper Consists of 5 Sections. Answer FIVE Questions, Choosing ONE Question from
each SECTION and each Question carries 14 marks.
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SECTION-I
1
Analyse the significance of different engine stations in the performance analysis of an
aircraft engine.
OR
Plot2 P-v and T-s plots for a turbo-jet and turbo-prop engines. Explain the functioning and
thermodynamics of a turbojet engine and plot the variation of pressure,
temperature and velocity in as best manner as you can.
SECTION-II
Sketch
3 various types of exhaust nozzles for a turbojet engine. What are their advantages and
disadvantages?
OR
4
Explain the three most commonly used types of thrust reversers which are used in jet-
powered passenger aircrafts. with illustrations.
SECTION-III
5
Examine the considerations that affect the selection of blade profiles in various categories of
turbines.
OR
6 Analyse a performance map of an axial compressor and interpret the information
provided, including surge lines, choke points, and efficiency contours.
SECTION-IV
7 With a neat sketch, explain the combustion chamber geometry and bring out the
various zones that play a part in the process of combustion.
OR
8 Enumerate and discuss briefly the effect of four operating variables on burner
performance.
SECTION-V
9
Analyse the dynamic and transient responses involved in matching an engine to an aircraft.
How do these responses impact the overall performance and safety of the
system?
OR
10
Outline the steps involved in sizing an aircraft engine for a specific application. What
factors are critical in determining the appropriate size for an engine?
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R20
Code No: R20A2115
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, October/November 2023
Space Propulsion
(ANE)
Roll No
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: This question paper Consists of 5 Sections. Answer FIVE Questions, Choosing ONE Question from
each SECTION and each Question carries 14 marks.
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SECTION-I
A1 Explain the working principle of ramjet with a neat schematic diagram. [7M]
B Explain in detail the need for supersonic combustion technology. [7M]
OR
A2 Describe the flow process involved in Supersonic Inlets [7M]
B Explain principle, construction, operation of turbo-ramjet [7M]
SECTION-II
A3 Describe the working of a typical liquid propellent rocket engine with Schematic [7M]
diagram
B Compare the solid propulsion systems with liquid propulsion systems and mention [7M]
their comparative advantages.
OR
4 A What are the characteristics of liquid propellants and list all the types of liquid [7M]
propellants.
B Explain the various thrust vector control methods involved in Solid Rocket Motor. [7M]
SECTION-III
5 Describe various consideration in determining Dimensions of Nuclear Reactor and [14M]
Leakage of Neutrons
OR
6 A Describe the propellant flow and cooling systems used in Nuclear reactor [7M]
B Describe the start-up and shutdown sequences used in Nuclear engine [7M]
SECTION-IV
7 A Describe the working of Electro static thrusters and Electro thermal propulsion [7M]
devices.
B Explain the working of a Arc-jet Thruster with a neat diagram [7M]
OR
8 A Write the working principle of MEMS micro propulsion [7M]
B Describe the working of Solar and Magnetic Sails [7M]
SECTION-V
9 A Mention the Role of space launch vehicles and various functions of military space [7M]
launch vehicle
B Describe the various space mission profiles [7M]
OR
10 A Describe the various concepts involved in SSTO [7M]
B Describe the effect of Propellant slosh and Propellant hammer on Rocket [7M]
performance
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R18
Code No: R18A2109
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
II B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, January 2024
Air Breathing propulsion
(AE)
Roll No
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: This question paper Consists of 5 Sections. Answer FIVE Questions, Choosing ONE Question
from each SECTION and each Question carries 14 marks.
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SECTION-I
1 a) Justify the need for thrust augmentation and list out its advantages of it. [7M]
b) Compare reciprocating and jet engines. [7M]
OR
2 a) Identify all the factors which are affecting the thrust of a jet engine. [7M]
b) The effective jet velocity from a jet engine is 3500 m/s. The forward flight velocity [7M]
is 1250 m/s and the airflow rate is 78.6 kg/s. Calculate the thrust and propulsive
efficiency of a jet engine.
SECTION-II
3 a) Identify and discuss the problems in inlets at high-speed flows. [7M]
b) Derive the non-ideal equations for various nozzles. [7M]
OR
4 a) Describe thrust reversers and vectoring mechanisms. [7M]
b) A diffuser on a Mach 2 aircraft operates with a standing normal shock outside of the [7M]
inlet at STP. If the internal diffuser recovery factor is 0.90, what are the diffuser exit
total pressure and the total pressure recovery from the freestream to the diffuser exit?
SECTION-III
5 a) Summarize the concepts of the pre-whirl, stall and surge of a centrifugal [7M]
compressor.
b) Compare centrifugal and axial flow compressors. [7M]
OR
6 a) Describe the process of estimating turbine stage performance. [7M]
b) Discuss various turbine blade cooling methods. [7M]
SECTION-IV
7 a) Discuss the overall total pressure loss of the burner. [7M]
b) Explain the combustion mechanism in a combustion chamber with a neat sketch. [7M]
OR
8 a) Enumerate performance parameters and combustion efficiency of burners. [7M]
b) Determine the characteristic ignition time t c, the blow-off velocity V1c, and the flame [7M]
holder stability for the following data: T = 800 K, M 1 = 0.5, γ = 1.33, = 1.4, H = 254
mm., B = 0.3, a 15-deg half-angle flame holder, and pressures P of 0.4 and 0.1 atm.
SECTION-V
9 a) Illustrate the use of matching and cycle analysis in the second stage of design. [7M]
b) Summarize the matching procedure for a free power turbine. [7M]
OR
10 a) Elaborate on factors involved in engine selection. [7M]
b) Give the importance of the aircraft mission analysis. [7M]
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