If the enthalpy drop in the moving blades and fixed blades of a steam turbine are 10 kJ/kg and 15 kJ/kg respectively, then the degree of reaction is

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  1. 67%
  2. 40%
  3. 60%
  4. 33%

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Option 2 : 40%
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Concept: 

Degree of Reaction

\(R = \frac{{enthalpy\;drop\;in\;moving\;blade}}{{Total\;enthalpy\;drop}}\)

It indicates how much enthalpy drop is taking place in the rotor of the turbine.

Calculation:

\(R = \frac {10}{10+15} = 0.4 \)

∴ R = 40 %

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