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Mechanical Engineering · Q148

Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 148

Q148

The degree of reaction in an axial flow compressor is defined as the ratio of static enthalpy rise in the

A.
Rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stator
B.
Stator to static enthalpy rise in the rotor
C.
Rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stage
Answer
D.
Stator to static enthalpy rise in the stage

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The degree of reaction in an axial flow compressor is defined as the ratio of static enthalpy rise in the Rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stage