M. S.

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Private University Established in Karnataka State by Act No. 15 of 2013

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Department
Programme
Semester
Course Code
Course Leader

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
Batch
2014
IV B.Tech.
MEC207A
Subject Title Turbomachinery
Mr. Subbaramu S., Dr. Mahesh K. Varpe and Mr. Ananthesha

Assignment no 2

A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A 1.5

Working principle
Non- dimensional terms
Criteria that limits the wind turbine efficiency
Conclusion and justification

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Part B 1

Part-A Max Marks

B1.1
B1.2
B1.3

Working principle and scope of application

Variation of velocity and flow properties
Effect of flight speed

Part B 4

Part B 3

Part B 2

Part-B 1 Max Marks

B2.1
B2.2
B2.3
B2.4
B2.5
B3.1
B3.2
B3.3
B3.4
B4.1
B4.2
B4.3
B4.4
B4.5

Working principle
Operating conditions
Causes that limits the turbine efficiency
Applications
Conclusion and justification
Part-B 2 Max Marks
Absolute and relative flow angles
Blade to gas speed ratio
Degree of reaction
Specific work
Part-B 3 Max Marks
Justification for Pelton turbine
Efficiency of Pelton turbine

Number of jets required

Jet diameter
Pelton wheel diameter and number of buckets
Part-B 3 Max Marks

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Total Assignment Marks

50

Second Examiner
Marks

Marking Scheme

First Examiner
Marks

Register No

Max Marks

Part-A

Sections

Name of Student

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Subject Marks Tabulation

Component- CET B
Assignment

First
Examiner

Remarks

Second
Examiner

Remarks

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B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
Marks (Max 50 )
Marks (out of 25 )

Signature of First Examiner

Signature of Second Examiner

Please note:
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Documental evidence for all the components/parts of the assessment such as the reports,
photographs, laboratory exam / tool tests are required to be attached to the assignment report
in a proper order.
The First Examiner is required to mark the comments in RED ink and the Second Examiners
comments should be in GREEN ink.
The marks for all the questions of the assignment have to be written only in the Component
CET B: Assignment table.
If the variation between the marks awarded by the first examiner and the second examiner lies
within +/- 3 marks, then the marks allotted by the first examiner is considere d to be final. If the
variation is more than +/- 3 marks then both the examiners should resolve the issue in
consultation with the Chairman BoE.

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Assignment - 2
Instructions to students:
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The assignment consists of 5 questions: Part A 1 Question, Part B- 4 Questions.

Maximum marks is 50.
The assignment has to be neatly word processed as per the prescribed format.
The maximum number of pages should be restricted to20.
Restrict your report for Part-A to 3 pages only.
Restrict your report for Part-B to a maximum of 17 pages.
The printed assignment must be submitted to the subject leader.
Submission Date: 7th May 2016
Submission after the due date is not permitted.
IMPORTANT: It is essential that all the sources used in preparation of the assignment mustbe
suitably referenced in the text.
11. Marks will be awarded only to the sections and subsections clearly indicated as per the
problem statement/exercise/question
PART A

(10 marks)

Wind turbines are considered as power producing turbomachine. Wind energy

available in nature is utilized to generate power through wind turbines. However, wind
turbines are not widely used for power generation in industry and domestic applications.
Debate on Drag driven wind turbines are more efficient than lift driven wind turbines
with supported arguments.
Debate should include the following aspects:
A1.1 Discuss the working principle of lift and drag type wind turbines
A.1.2 Derive the non-dimensional terms which have a bearing on the
performance of wind turbine
A.1.3 Discuss the criteria that limits the efficiency of a wind turbine
A.1.4 Conclusion and justification
PART B

(40 marks)

B.1
Propellers are also considered as power absorbing turbomachine without stator. They
are used to generate thrust to propel smaller aircraft.
B.1.1. Discuss the working principle of propeller and scope of propeller application
B.1.2. Discuss the variation of velocity and total and static properties i.e. pressure ,
temperature, enthalpy in propeller flow stream
B.1.3. Discuss the effect of flight speed on aircraft propeller thrust and efficiency
B.1.4. Operating conditions that limits aerodynamic performance of aircraft
propeller

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B.2
Turbines are most efficient power generating machines. Both axial and radial
flow turbines find scope in this area. A given type of turbine may be efficient over some range
of size and available specific energy otherwise may not be efficient and economical as well.
B.2.1 Discuss working principle and theory behind axial and radial turbine
B.2.2 Discuss on the requirements of operating condition for axial and radial turbine
B.2.3 Discuss the causes that limit the performance of axial and radial turbines
B.2.4 Applications that are well suited for different type of machine
B.2.5 Conclusion and justification
B.3 An axial turbine with constant nozzle angle and zero reaction runs at 6000 RPM. The
hub and tip diameter are 0.5 m and 0.8m. All sections are designed for maximum
utilization factor. Assuming radial equilibrium conditions , determine the following at
hub, mean and tip of blade section:
B.3.1 Absolute and relative flow angles
B.3.2 Blade to gas speed ratio
B.3.3 Degree of reaction
B.3.4 Specific work
Note: Consult the course leader for selecting the value of nozzle angle

B.4 For a certain application, it is desired to generate 1000 kW of power with existing water
resource. The available static head is H m and minimum discharge is 0.3 m3 /s. Technical
committee recommended pelton turbine that runs at rotational speed of 1000 RPM with at
least 70% efficiency.
B.4.1 Justify whether Pelton wheel is suitable for the above requirement.
Assume suitable coefficient of velocity and coefficient of drag and calculate the
following:
B.4.2 Efficiency of pelton turbine
B.4.3 Number of jets used
B.4.4 Jet diameter
B.4.5 Pelton wheel diameter and number of buckets
Note: Consult the course leader for selecting the value of static head