It is proposed to power a monorail car by a pulsejet. A net propulsive thrust of (5350

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It is proposed to power a monorail car by a pulsejet. A net propulsive thrust of \(5350 \mathrm{~N}\) is required when traveling at a speed of \(210 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}\). The gases leave the engine with an average velocity of \(350 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\). Assume that pressure equilibrium exists at the outlet plane and neglect the weight of fuel added.

(a) Compute the mass flow rate required.

(b) What inlet area is necessary, assuming that no spillage occurs? (Assume \(16^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(1 \mathrm{~atm}\).)

(c) What is the thrust power?

(d) What is the propulsive efficiency?

(e) How much energy is added to the air as it passes through the engine if the outlet temperature is \(980^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ?

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Fundamentals Of Gas Dynamics

ISBN: 9781119481690

3rd Edition

Authors: Robert D Zucker, Oscar Biblarz

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