Thermodynamics
Calculation of Work and Heat
Marks 1Marks 2
Entropy and Irreversibility
Marks 1Marks 2Marks 5
Properties of Pure Substances
Marks 1Marks 2
Basic Concepts and Zeroth Law
Marks 1Marks 2
First Law of Thermodynamics
Marks 1Marks 2Marks 5
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Marks 1Marks 2
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GATE ME 2007
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Which combination of the following statements is correct?

The incorporation of re-heater in a steam power plant.

$$P:$$ always increases the thermal efficiency of the plant.
$$Q:$$ always increases the dryness function of steam at condenser inlet.
$$R:$$ always increases the mean temperature of heat addition
$$S:$$ always increases the specific work output.

A
$$P$$ and $$S$$
B
$$Q$$ and $$S$$
C
$$P,R$$ and $$S$$
D
$$P,Q,R$$ and $$S$$
2
GATE ME 2006
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion $$(a)$$ and the Reason$$(r).$$

Assertion(A): In a power plant working on a Rankine cycle, the regenerative feed water heating improves the efficiency of the steam turbine.

Reason(R): The regenerative feed water heating raises the average temperature of heat addition in the Rankine cycle.

A
Both $$A$$ and $$R$$ are true and $$R$$ is the correct Reason for $$A$$
B
Both $$A$$ and $$R$$ are true but $$R$$ is NOT the correct reason for $$A$$
C
Both $$A$$ and $$R$$ are false
D
$$A$$ is false but $$R$$ is true
3
GATE ME 2006
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
Assertion (A): Condenser is an essential equipment in a steam power plant.

Reason(R): For the same mass flow rate and the same pressure rise, a water pump requires substantially less power than a steam compressor.

A
Both $$[a]$$ and $$[r]$$ are true and $$[r]$$ is the correct reason for $$[a].$$
B
Both $$[a]$$ and $$[r]$$ are true but $$[r]$$ is NOT the correct reason for $$[a].$$
C
$$[a]$$ is true but $$[r]$$ is false
D
$$[a]$$ is false and $$[r]$$ is true
4
GATE ME 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
In the velocity diagram shown below, $$u=$$ blade velocity, $$C=$$ absolute fluid velocity and $$W = $$ relative velocity of fluid and the subscripts $$1$$ and $$2$$ refer to inlet and outlet. GATE ME 2005 Thermodynamics - Rankine Cycle Question 31 English
A
an impulse turbine
B
a reaction turbine
C
a centrifugal compressor
D
an axial flow compressor
GATE ME Subjects
Engineering Mechanics
Machine Design
Strength of Materials
Heat Transfer
Production Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Turbo Machinery
Theory of Machines
Engineering Mathematics
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
General Aptitude