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Integral tanks are ___________(a) cavities within the aircraft’s airframe itself(b) external tanks needs to be fabricated(c) external tanks required to put in the airframe(d) there is no such type of fuel tankThis question was addressed to me in an online interview.My question is taken from Fuel System topic in division Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct option is (a) cavities within the aircraft’s airframe itself |
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A turboprop engine is designed to generate bhp of 2500. Estimate the appropriate weight of the engine based on statistical models.(a) 893.84 lb.(b) 21kg(c) 4555lb(d) 321 slugThe question was posed to me in an international level competition.My enquiry is from Propulsion in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Right answer is (a) 893.84 lb. |
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Which of the following is part of a turbine engine?(a) compressor(b) Flap(c) Aileron(d) ElevatorThe question was posed to me in semester exam.My doubt is from Propulsion Selection topic in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Correct OPTION is (a) COMPRESSOR |
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Which of the following is correct?(a) Compressor consumes work produced by turbine(b) Compressor produces work to drive shaft(c) Compressor increases velocity of the flow(d) Lift is always same as weightThe question was asked at a job interview.My doubt is from Propulsion Selection topic in division Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Correct answer is (a) Compressor consumes WORK produced by TURBINE |
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____________ is the most common type of boundary layer diverter used for supersonic applications.(a) Channel diverter(b) Empennage(c) Aileron(d) ElevatorThe question was asked during an interview.Enquiry is from Propulsion topic in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct ANSWER is (a) Channel diverter |
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Following diagram represents _________________(a) typical Podded engine(b) buried engine(c) nose buried engine location(d) side buried engine locationThis question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My question is based upon Propulsion in division Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) TYPICAL Podded engine To elaborate: A typical Podded engine configuration is shown in the above DIAGRAM. Buried engines are located inside aircraft body itself. Nose buried engine and SIDE buried engine are typical EXAMPLE of buried engine arrangements. |
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At exhaust of nozzle temperature is 200k and density of the flow is 1.01 kg/m^3. If back pressure is 1 bar then, nozzle is ______________(a) nozzle can be under or over expanded(b) under expansion(c) over expanded(d) design conditionI got this question in a job interview.My question is based upon Propulsion in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Right choice is (c) over EXPANDED |
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A Turbofan engine is to be scale in order to have our desired engine characteristics. If length of the existing engine selected is 2.5 unit and required scale factor is 0.8 then, evaluate approximate length of our engine.(a) 2.28 unit(b) 5.6 unit(c) 10 unit(d) 15 unitI got this question in a national level competition.The origin of the question is Propulsion topic in section Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Correct option is (a) 2.28 unit |
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Typically, diffuser length is about eight times the diameter for supersonic application.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.This interesting question is from Propulsion topic in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct answer is (a) True |
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Following diagram represents ___________(a) preliminary sizing of capture area(b) lift curve(c) drag polar(d) drag coefficient curveThe question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Propulsion in division Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Right ANSWER is (a) PRELIMINARY sizing of capture area |
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Following diagram represents __________(a) cd nozzle(b) convergent nozzle(c) divergent nozzle(d) constant area nozzleThe question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Propulsion topic in division Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Correct answer is (a) CD nozzle |
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Which of the following is an example of a cooling system?(a) Downdraft cooling(b) Downdraft lofting(c) Sideway lofting(d) Sideway circulationI have been asked this question in homework.My question comes from Propulsion topic in section Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct choice is (a) Downdraft cooling |
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Following diagram represents ________________(a) armpit inlet(b) wingtip inlet(c) lift curve(d) tail sectionI have been asked this question during an online exam.I'm obligated to ask this question of Propulsion in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The CORRECT choice is (a) armpit INLET |
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Find the ratio of weight to length of the turboprop engine which has bhp of 3000.(a) 12.60(b) 60.12(c) 60.012(d) 60.1206I have been asked this question in a national level competition.I'd like to ask this question from Propulsion topic in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (a) 12.60 |
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If an aircraft has maximum Mach number of 2 and bypass ratio of 0.71 then, what will be the weight of the engine? (Find the approximate value. Given thrust at takeoff is 10000 Unit.)(a) 1058.5 unit(b) 12000 unit(c) 120(d) 234.585 unitThis question was posed to me during an interview.Asked question is from Propulsion topic in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) 1058.5 unit |
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Diameter of rubber engine is 94 inch and required scale factor is 0.7 then, what will be the actual diameter of selected engine?(a) 112.35 in(b) 150 in(c) 200 in(d) 50 inThe question was asked in unit test.My query is from Propulsion in division Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» RIGHT option is (a) 112.35 in The explanation is: Given, DIAMETER d = 94 INCH, S.F. = 0.7 Now, actual diameter is given by, Actual diameter D = d / (SF)^0.5 = 94 / (2.7)^0.5 = 112.35in. |
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Which of the following is an advantage of nose inlet?(a) Clean airflow(b) Unclean airflow(c) Very long internal duct(d) Swirled flow alwaysThe question was posed to me in examination.Asked question is from Propulsion topic in division Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct answer is (a) Clean airflow |
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Fuel tanks should not be located at wingtip.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in an interview.Enquiry is from Fuel System in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» CORRECT option is (a) True Best explanation: If possible, designer should not place fuel tanks at the wingtip. By locating fuel tanks at wingtip, designer increases the possibility of HAZARD due to LIGHTING STRIKE. Also for roll stability we should LOCATE fuel tanks near to roll axis. |
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What is the use of Turbine?(a) Generate work to drive shaft(b) To compress the flow(c) To increase pressure(d) To increase temperatureThis question was addressed to me in an online interview.This is a very interesting question from Propulsion Selection in section Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Right answer is (a) GENERATE work to drive shaft |
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If area ratio is 1.110 then, at which mach number flow is flowing?(a) 0.68(b) 1.89(c) 2(d) 0.21This question was addressed to me in an internship interview.This question is from Propulsion topic in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) 0.68 To explain: Given, area ratio A/A* = 1.110 Now, as we KNOW, A/A* = (1/M)*(1+0.2M2)3*0.5787 For given problem, we will substitute different VALUES of MACH number from the options. Let’s consider M = 0.68 Hence, for assumed value of Mach number, A/A* = (1/0.68)*(1+0.2*0.68^2)^3*0.5787 A/A* = 0.8510*1.09248^3 = 1.110. The evaluated area ratio is equal to the given area ratio. Hence, correct value of Mach number is 0.68. |
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Chin inlet sufferers from _____________(a) foreign object ingestion problem(b) shorter duct length(c) duct length is shorter than the nose inlet(d) typically good at high AOAThe question was asked in exam.This question is from Propulsion in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Correct option is (a) FOREIGN object ingestion problem |
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Following diagram represents ___________(a) typical turbo jet(b) turbofan(c) turboprop(d) reciprocatingThis question was addressed to me in examination.Question is from Propulsion Selection in section Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (a) typical turbo jet For explanation I WOULD say: As shown in figure, a typical Turbojet engine is shown. Here, turbojet engine is operated by AXIAL flow Compressor as shown in the above schematic diagram. As air passes through Compressor, pressure will INCREASE and then it will be directed to combustion and preceding stages. |
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Which of the following will use suction to divert the boundary layer?(a) Boundary layer suction(b) Step diverter(c) Thrust loading(d) Power loading curveThe question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Query is from Propulsion topic in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) Boundary LAYER suction For explanation I would SAY: Boundary layer suction is one of the type of the boundary layer diverter. Here, the boundary layer air is removed with the help of suction. It doesn’t benefit from the ram impact. Power LOADING is related to propulsion SYSTEM performance. |
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Following diagram represents _____________(a) inlet applicability(b) outlet geometry(c) exhaust section(d) empennageThis question was addressed to me in an interview for job.My question is from Propulsion topic in section Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Correct OPTION is (a) INLET applicability |
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Which of the following is correct?(a) (Vtip) static = π*n*d/60 fps(b) (Vtip) static = n*d feet(c) (Vtip) static = 2*n*d/360 s(d) (Vtip) static = d/60 fsThis question was posed to me in examination.My question is based upon Propulsion in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Right OPTION is (a) (Vtip) static = π*n*d/60 fps |
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Which of the following is not an aircraft propulsion system?(a) High lift device(b) Reciprocating engine(c) Piston engine(d) Rocket engineI have been asked this question during an online exam.Enquiry is from Propulsion Selection in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) High lift device To elaborate: High lift devices are not PART of AIRCRAFT propulsion system. High lift device is used to INCREASE lift produced. Flaps are an example of high lift device which are used at takeoff and landing. |
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Which of the following is not the type of an aircraft propulsion?(a) Longerons(b) Air breathing propulsion(c) Non air breathing propulsion(d) Rocket engineThis question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My enquiry is from Propulsion Selection topic in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) Longerons To EXPLAIN I would say: Longerons are STRUCTURAL elements of an AIRCRAFT. Longerons are heavy structural members that run straight and used to prevent bending. |
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Which of the following is an advantage of the piston prop engine?(a) Cheap and low fuel consumption(b) Highest speed(c) Supersonic speed always(d) Limited performanceI had been asked this question in a job interview.This intriguing question originated from Propulsion Selection in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) CHEAP and LOW fuel consumption To explain I would say: Piston prop engine are widely USED during early era. Piston prop engine PROVIDES cheap and low fuel consumption. Piston prop engine suffers from speed limits. |
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Following diagram represents ___________(a) turbojet engine with centrifugal compressor(b) piston engine(c) piston prop aircraft(d) turboprop designThe question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Propulsion Selection topic in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Correct choice is (a) turbojet engine with centrifugal compressor |
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Following diagram represents ___________(a) typical speed limit chart of propulsion system(b) drag polar(c) lift curve slope(d) lift coefficient variationI have been asked this question in an international level competition.My enquiry is from Propulsion Selection topic in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct option is (a) typical speed limit chart of PROPULSION system |
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At which diameter we should design a supersonic after burning engine for a fighter which will have thrust at takeoff 150000 Unit and bypass ratio of 0.7.(a) 114.67 unit(b) 160.78 unit(c) 350.39 unit(d) 235.78 unitThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Query is from Propulsion topic in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Right CHOICE is (a) 114.67 unit |
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Fuel system includes ____________(a) fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel pump, etc(b) elevator(c) rudder(d) high lift deviceThe question was posed to me during an internship interview.My question is from Fuel System topic in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» CORRECT option is (a) fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel pump, etc Explanation: Fuel system includes fuel tanks, fuel lines, supply lines, pump, etc. Elevator and rudder are known as PRIMARY control surface. Elevator is used for pitch up and pitch down. Rudder provides YAW MOTION. High lift device is used to INCREASE the amount of lift. |
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Performance of engine can be controlled by nozzle.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in examination.I would like to ask this question from Propulsion in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct option is (a) True |
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Our designed Mach number is 0.8. Find the required area ratio for the design. Assume isentropic relation is valid.(a) 1.038(b) 3.45(c) 5.64(d) 0.12This question was addressed to me during an interview.My question comes from Propulsion topic in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) 1.038 |
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Following diagram represents __________(a) typical central fuel tank location(b) rip tank location(c) tip tank at tail(d) tail fuel tankI had been asked this question in homework.I'm obligated to ask this question of Fuel System topic in section Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct option is (a) typical central fuel tank location |
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Following diagram represents ___________(a) turboprop(b) rocket(c) ramjet(d) scramjetThis question was posed to me during an interview for a job.This interesting question is from Propulsion Selection in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Correct option is (a) turboprop |
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Large cowl lip radius will produce ____________(a) shock separated flow outside of the inlet(b) shock attached flow(c) high lifting tendency always(d) expansion fanI got this question in class test.My enquiry is from Propulsion in division Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» CORRECT option is (a) shock separated flow outside of the inlet For explanation: Engine performance is influenced by cowl LIP radius. A large cowl lip radius will produce shock separated flow on the outside of an inlet. Large cowl lip will REDUCE distortions. This is very HELPFUL at higher AOA. |
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Following diagram represents ______(a) Conical inlet(b) Spiral inlet(c) NACA flush mount(d) Pitot inletThis question was addressed to me during an online interview.This interesting question is from Propulsion topic in section Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Right choice is (a) Conical inlet |
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What is the function of a typical nozzle?(a) To expand exhaust flow(b) To reduce flow velocity(c) To generate lift to fly(d) To increase pressureThis question was addressed to me in exam.Question is from Propulsion in chapter Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» Right answer is (a) To expand exhaust FLOW |
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Which of the following is correct for two blade propeller?(a) Diameter d = 22*(Hp)^0.25(b) Diameter d = 22*(Hp)^0.56(c) Diameter d = 12.22*(Hp)^0.25(d) Diameter d = 2.2 ftThe question was posed to me in final exam.My query is from Propulsion in section Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design |
Answer» The correct option is (a) DIAMETER d = 22*(Hp)^0.25 |
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