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GATE 2025 MN – Question 24

Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards · Mine Ventilation · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Match fan-curve points P,Q,R to1 stall point,2 operating point,3 theoretical shut-off head.

Diagram for GATE 2025 MN question 24
  1. P–1,Q–2,R–3
  2. P–2,Q–3,R–1
  3. P–3,Q–1,R–2
  4. P–1,Q–3,R–2

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Correct answer: (C) P–3,Q–1,R–2

Explanation

P lies at zero quantity on the theoretical fan curve and indicates theoretical shut-off head. Q is the stall region/point on the characteristic. R is the intersection of fan and mine curves, the operating point. Thus P–3,Q–1,R–2, C.

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