Topic: Fluid Machinery
The degree of reaction in an axial flow compressor is defined as the ratio of static enthalpy rise in the
- A. rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stator
- B. stator to static enthalpy rise in the rotor
- C. rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stage
- D. stator to static enthalpy rise in the stage
Answer: C. rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stage
Explanation: The degree of reaction in an axial flow compressor is defined as the ratio of static enthalpy rise in the rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stage.