Steam and Its Role in Industries
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Which of the following is the purpose of the condensate tank in a steam cycle system?

  • To increase steam pressure
  • To vent steam to atmosphere
  • To cool down the condensate (correct)
  • To store excess heat

    • What would happen if the steam in the heat exchanger did not spend enough time to give up heat and condense?

  • It would waste heat, water, and chemicals
  • It would increase steam pressure
  • It would vent to atmosphere
  • It would flow directly to the condensate tank (correct)

    • In a power plant steam cycle, what happens to the condensate in the condensate tank?

  • It is pumped back into the boiler (correct)
  • It is cooled further in the heat exchanger
  • It is used to generate electricity
  • It is released as steam

    • How does the steam cycle in a power plant differ from most process steam systems?

    <p>It has multiple steam-consuming processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is shown in Figure 4 of the text?

    <p>A boiler in a small power plant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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