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Mechanical Engineering · Q76

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 76

Q76

In which of the following cases, consideration of creep is important

A.
Flywheel of steam engine
B.
Cast iron pipes
C.
Cycle chains
D.
Gas turbine blades
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Gas turbine blade is made up of exotic materials superalloys to withstand in the difficult environment inside the gas turbine.
As a consequence of operating the gas turbine at high temperature and high stresses, the turbine blades are subjected to certain deformation (creep).