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Mechanical Engineering - Steam Nozzles and Turbines - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Steam Nozzles and Turbines - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
Steam Nozzles and Turbines
1.
A nozzle is said to be a convergent nozzle
when the cross-section of the nozzle increases continuously from entrance to exit
when the cross-section of the nozzle decreases continuously from entrance to exit
when the cross-section of the nozzle first decreases from entrance to throat and then increases from its throat to exit
none of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
18 comments Page 2 of 2.
IND said:   10 years ago
Convergent Nozzle means decrease in cross-section gradually from entrance to exit.

Which is increase in cross section gradually from entrance to exit is called Divergent Nozzle.
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Arun said:   9 years ago
The area increase then the pressure decrease.
Srinivasan said:   9 years ago
You explanation is very correct & good @Saikumar.
Audut Hattale said:   7 years ago
Convergent Nozzle means decrease in cross-section gradually from entrance to exit.
Kamlesh said:   7 years ago
Well said, Thanks @Saikumar.
Vivek said:   7 years ago
Well said, Thanks @Ssaikumar.
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Chakri said:   6 years ago
If pressure decreases then what about the velocity in the convergent nozzle?
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Imroz alam said:   4 years ago
Well said thanks @Imroz Alam.
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