B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Aeronautical Science
THERMODYNAMICS
(Upto 2015 batch)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A x 3 15)
Answer any five questions.
1. Explain about thermodynamic equilibrium.
2. State law of conservation of momentum.
3. Why Cp is greater Cv?
4. Explain gas compression.
5. State Dalton's law for partial pressure.
6. Define heating value of fuel.
7. Explain isothermal efficiency.
8. Differentiate closed and open cycle of turbine.
Sub. Code
23
CP-7855
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Part B x 12 60)
Answer all questions.
9. State first law of thermodynamics and obtain
Mayer's relation of specific heat capacities.
10. Deduce laws of ideal gas on the basis of kinetic
theory of gases.
Or
Describe Carnot cycle with neat diagram and also
obtain its efficiency equation.
11. Discuss the following.
Properties of mixture of gases.
Enthalpy and specific heats of gas mixtures.
Or
Derive an expression for the determination of
Minimum air required for combustion.
CP-7855
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12. Discuss in detail about reciprogating air
compressor. With neat diagram.
Or
Describe the construction and working of Aixal flow
compressor with neat diagram.
13. Describe the working of open cycle gas turbine with
neat diagram.
Or
Explain in detail the following.
Jet propulsion
Rocket propulsion.
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