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Which of the following is a primary duty of Power Engineers?

Controlling equipment (correct)

Driving machines

Transferring energy

Producing steam

What is steam?

Water that has been evaporated (correct)

Water that has been cooled

Water that has been frozen

Water that has been filtered

Why is water an ideal heat transfer fluid?

It is toxic

It expands when heated (correct)

It has a low boiling point

It is a good conductor of electricity

Which industry sector does NOT use steam for its applications?

Automotive manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using steam in the tanning industry?

To control humidity Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the steam in a unit heater?

It condenses back into water Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of superheated steam?

To power turbines Signup and view all the answers

Which component keeps steam in the heater and allows only condensate to pass through?

Steam trap Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if the heater did not have a steam trap?

The steam would vent to atmosphere, wasting heat, water, and chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the condensate in the condensate tank?

It is cool enough to pump back into the boiler Signup and view all the answers