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Mechanical Engineering · Q270

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 270

Q270

Surging is the phenomenon of

A.
Air stream blocking the passage
B.
Motion of air at sonic velocity
C.
Unsteady, periodic and reversed flow
Answer
D.
Air stream not able to follow the blade contour

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Surging is the phenomenon of Unsteady, periodic and reversed flow Turbocharger surging is a phenomenon, which affects the performance of the turbocharger and reduces its efficiency.