WTT - Cat - 1-QP
WTT - Cat - 1-QP
WTT - Cat - 1-QP
PART A 5 x 2 = 10 marks
Q.No Questions CO RBT
1. Define Reynolds number and Mach number 1 1
2. Sketch the layout of open circuit wind tunnel 1 1
3. Explain the term dynamic similarity 1 1
4. Define subsonic and transonic speed regime 2 1
5. Give examples of high speed wind tunnel 2 1
PART B 2 x 13 = 26 marks
Q.No Question CO RBT
6a i) Explain Buckingham’s Pi-theorem. 1 3
(or)
6b ii) Briefly discuss the scale effects of similarities. 1 3
i) Explain the dynamic similarity between a wind tunnel model and the prototype
7a to be flight tested. What are the essential conditions to be satisfied for the results 2 3
to be carried from the model to the prototype?
(or)
7b ii) With a neat sketch explain in detail about the components, construction and 2 3
working principle of In-draft and Induction tunnel
PART C 1 x 14 = 14 marks
Q. No Questions CO RBT
i) Define the following non dimensional terms: Force coefficient, Euler number,
Reynolds number and moment coefficient. 1 3
8 (or)
ii) Sketch the typical layout of supersonic wind tunnel with all components and
2 3
subsystems. What is starting problem in supersonic tunnels.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Apply dimensionless terms for the similarity analysis
CO2: Classify the types of wind tunnels and apply for aerodynamic studies.