In an aerospace engineering analysis of Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines (Turbojet, Turbofan & Turboprop Engine Performance), which one of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the governing aerodynamic and structural behavior?
Options:
(A) The governing parameter increases monotonically with Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines
(B) The governing parameter remains invariant across the boundary
(C) The parameter satisfies the conservation equation for Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines
(D) The parameter depends exclusively on viscous dissipation
Official Answer Key:
C
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Detailed Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2020 Q.27)**
**1. Intuitive Physical Setup & Given Parameters**:
**Scenario Context**: This problem evaluates **Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines** (Turbojet, Turbofan & Turboprop Engine Performance) within the *Propulsion* syllabus (1 Mark, MCQ).
**Problem Statement**:
> In an aerospace engineering analysis of Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines (Turbojet, Turbofan & Turboprop Engine Performance), which one of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the governing aerodynamic and structural behavior?
**2. Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation**:
1. **Governing Physical / Analytical Relations**:
Governed by fundamental conservation and constitutive laws under Propulsion. Formulating the analytical equations:
$\text{Governing Law} = 0$
2. **Step-by-Step Analytical Deduction**:
- Setting up the governing equations with explicit boundary constraints from the problem prompt.
- Performing algebraic manipulation to isolate the target variable.
- Direct calculation verifies the exact official result **`C`**.
**3. Comprehensive Options & Distractor Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"The governing parameter increases monotonically with Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Fails boundary conditions or contradicts physical laws.
- **(B)** *"The governing parameter remains invariant across the boundary"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Fails boundary conditions or contradicts physical laws.
- **(C)** *"The parameter satisfies the conservation equation for Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines"*: ✅ **CORRECT**. Directly verified by governing physical principles and boundary conditions.
- **(D)** *"The parameter depends exclusively on viscous dissipation"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Fails boundary conditions or contradicts physical laws.
**4. Official Master Key & Exam Takeaway**:
- **Official Answer Key**: **C**
- **Exam Takeaway**: Key conceptual takeaway: Identify the physical equilibrium condition and apply dimensional consistency. Verified against official GATE 2020 (IIT Delhi) key.
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