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Which of the following is true about steam?
Which of the following is true about steam?
- Steam is water that has been evaporated by adding cold.
- Steam is a toxic heat transfer fluid.
- Steam is not an effective heat transfer fluid.
- Steam expands to several hundred times its volume when converted from water. (correct)
Why is steam important in industry?
Why is steam important in industry?
- Steam is used to punch holes in manufactured parts.
- Steam is used to boil water in kettles and pots.
- Steam is used to drive machines that convert electrical energy to mechanical energy. (correct)
- Steam is a non-toxic heat transfer fluid.
What is a desirable characteristic of a heat transfer fluid?
What is a desirable characteristic of a heat transfer fluid?
- High toxicity
- Low heat transfer capacity
- Ability to perform a tremendous amount of work while expanding (correct)
- Small volume expansion when heated
Which of the following best describes what happens to the steam in the heat exchanger?
Which of the following best describes what happens to the steam in the heat exchanger?
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What is the purpose of the condensate tank in the steam cycle?
What is the purpose of the condensate tank in the steam cycle?
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How does the steam cycle in a power plant differ from most process steam systems?
How does the steam cycle in a power plant differ from most process steam systems?
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Which of the following is NOT a fuel that can be used in a steam boiler?
Which of the following is NOT a fuel that can be used in a steam boiler?
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What happens to the temperature of water and steam in a boiler compared to when they are heated in an open atmosphere?
What happens to the temperature of water and steam in a boiler compared to when they are heated in an open atmosphere?
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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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What is the main function of a steam boiler?
What is the main function of a steam boiler?
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