Mastering Steam
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Which method is commonly used to produce steam in industry?

  • Heating a fluid and moving it to where heat is needed (correct)
  • Boiling water in kettles
  • Using steam to perform work
  • Using electrical energy to drive machines

    • What is a desirable characteristic of a heat transfer fluid?

  • Transferring a small amount of heat
  • Being toxic
  • Expanding significantly when converted to steam (correct)
  • Having a small volume

    • Why is steam important in industrial processes?

  • To perform a tremendous amount of work (correct)
  • To transfer a small amount of heat
  • To convert electrical energy to mechanical energy
  • To convert water to its steam form

    • Which component of the steam cycle is responsible for condensing the steam?

    <p>Condensate tank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the steam does not spend enough time in the heat exchanger?

    <p>It vents to atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the condensate tank in the steam cycle?

    <p>To cool and condense the steam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry sector does NOT use steam as a heat transfer medium?

    <p>Automotive manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a steam trap in a unit heater?

    <p>To prevent the heater from filling up with condensate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature of superheated steam?

    <p>500°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the temperature of water and steam in a sealed boiler?

    <p>They increase in temperature to higher than 100°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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