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What is the main purpose of using deaerators in boiler feedwater systems?
What is the main purpose of using deaerators in boiler feedwater systems?
- To reduce the temperature of water in boilers
- To remove dissolved gases from the feedwater (correct)
- To prevent the formation of steam in the boiler
- To increase the solubility of dissolved gases in water
How does an increase in temperature affect the solubility of dissolved gases in water?
How does an increase in temperature affect the solubility of dissolved gases in water?
- It changes the type of dissolved gases in water
- It increases the solubility of dissolved gases
- It decreases the solubility of dissolved gases (correct)
- It has no effect on the solubility of dissolved gases
What role does steam flow play in deaerator operation?
What role does steam flow play in deaerator operation?
- It ensures efficient mixing to support gas scrubbing (correct)
- It increases the solubility of dissolved gases in water
- It reduces the surface area of the water
- It decreases the residence time of water in the deaerator
How does the use of trays contribute to the efficiency of a deaerator?
How does the use of trays contribute to the efficiency of a deaerator?
What happens to dissolved gases when water is heated to just below its saturation temperature in a deaerator?
What happens to dissolved gases when water is heated to just below its saturation temperature in a deaerator?
What is the main problem caused by dissolved gases coming out of solution at high temperatures in boilers?
What is the main problem caused by dissolved gases coming out of solution at high temperatures in boilers?
What are the two basic deaerator configurations mentioned in the text?
What are the two basic deaerator configurations mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of cascading water down several trays in a deaerator?
What is the purpose of cascading water down several trays in a deaerator?
What is the function of spray nozzles in a spray-type deaerator?
What is the function of spray nozzles in a spray-type deaerator?
In a tray-type deaerator, how is the water flow broken up for the deaeration process?
In a tray-type deaerator, how is the water flow broken up for the deaeration process?
What is the purpose of a safety valve in a deaerator?
What is the purpose of a safety valve in a deaerator?
What happens to the released gases and remaining steam in a tray-type deaerator?
What happens to the released gases and remaining steam in a tray-type deaerator?
What is a bubbling tray deaerator designed to achieve?
What is a bubbling tray deaerator designed to achieve?
What is unique about a combination deaerator?
What is unique about a combination deaerator?
How does a combination deaerator handle released gases and remaining steam?
How does a combination deaerator handle released gases and remaining steam?