Activity factor is a measure of ________

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parasite drag

lift induced drag

power generated by propeller

the amount of power which is being absorbed by propeller

Correct Answer : the amount of power which is being absorbed by propeller

Explanation : How much power is being absorbed by propeller can be measured by using activity factor. Activity factor varies from 90-200. A typical large turboprop will have an activity factor of 140. Lighter aircraft can have activity factor as 100 typically.

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Determine the propeller efficiency if propeller velocity is 300ft/s and thrust of 1320 lb. Given bhp is 800.

0.03%

0.09%

0.895%

90%

Correct Answer : Option (D) : 90%

Explanation : Propeller efficiency = (thrust*velocity) / (bhp*550) = 1320*300/ (550*800) = 0.9 = 0.9*100 % = 90%.

Determine the required thrust coefficient to produce thrust of 1000N. Given diameter is 1.2m and n=22 rps.

0.1

0.32

0.489

0.813

Correct Answer : Option (D) : 0.813

Explanation : Thrust coefficient = Thrust / (density*diameter⁴*rps²) = 1000 / (1.225*1.2⁴*22²) = 0.813.

If a propeller has bhp of 700 and diameter as 1.2 ft. and rotating with 20 rps then, determine power coefficient. Consider sea level density.

1.8

15.8

30.2

Correct Answer : Option (B) : 15.8

Explanation : Power coefficient = 550*bhp / (density*diameter⁵*rps³)
= 550*700 / (1.225*1.2⁵*20³) = 15.8.