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Which of the following is true about steam?
Which of the following is true about steam?
- Steam is a gas formed by evaporating water (correct)
- Steam is a solid formed by freezing water
- Steam is a liquid formed by boiling water
- Steam is a mixture of water and oil
Why is steam used in industrial processes?
Why is steam used in industrial processes?
- Steam is a good conductor of electricity
- Steam can perform a tremendous amount of work (correct)
- Steam is a non-toxic fluid
- Steam is a cheap and easily available resource
What is the unique property of water that makes it ideal for heat transfer applications?
What is the unique property of water that makes it ideal for heat transfer applications?
- Water is a good conductor of heat
- Water is easily available
- Water is non-toxic
- Water expands when heated (correct)
Which part of the steam cycle is shown in Figure 3?
Which part of the steam cycle is shown in Figure 3?
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What happens to the steam in the condensate tank?
What happens to the steam in the condensate tank?
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How does the basic system in a power plant steam cycle differ from most process steam systems?
How does the basic system in a power plant steam cycle differ from most process steam systems?
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Which of the following is NOT a fuel that can be used to generate heat in a steam boiler?
Which of the following is NOT a fuel that can be used to generate heat in a steam boiler?
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What happens to the temperature of water and steam when they are heated in an open atmosphere?
What happens to the temperature of water and steam when they are heated in an open atmosphere?
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What is the temperature and pressure of superheated steam?
What is the temperature and pressure of superheated steam?
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What is the purpose of a steam trap in a unit heater?
What is the purpose of a steam trap in a unit heater?
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