Energy release efficiency is also called as ________

combustion efficiency

isentropic efficiency

propulsive efficiency

polytropic efficiency

Correct Answer : combustion efficiency

Explanation : Energy release efficiency is also called as combustion efficiency. It is the ratio of actual change in enthalpy of the unit propellant mixture to the theoretical change in enthalpy necessary to transform the propellants from the initial conditions to the products at the chamber pressure and temperature.

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1-methyl-1, 2-dicyclopropyl cyclopropane is also called as _______

RP-1

Jet fuel

Syntin

Kerosene

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Syntin

Explanation : Syntin is a high-energy formulation briefly used in the upper stages of rockets developed by the Soviet Union. Its molecular formula is C₁₀H₁₆ and it is a mixture of 4 stereoisomers.

The fuel which releases the most energy per unit mass of combustion is ______

RP-1

LH₂

Kerosene

Methane

Correct Answer : Option (B) : LH₂

Explaination : Compared to hydrocarbon fuels, liquid hydrogen delivers most energy per unit mass of combustion. Any hydrocarbon fuel, when subjected to combustion produces more pollution than LH₂.

Which of the following fuels were used in the first stage of Titan I?

RP-1

RDX

HMX

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) : RP-1

Explanation : RP-1 fuel is used in the first stage of Titan 1. Other than that, it was also used in the first stages of Saturn V, Energeia, Saturn I and IB etc. It is a cheaper and less explosive alternative to LH₂.