The Power of Steam
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Which fluid is commonly used as a heat transfer fluid in industrial processes?

  • Oil
  • Alcohol
  • Water (correct)
  • Gasoline

    • What is the primary reason why Power Engineers produce steam?

  • To control the equipment that produces and consumes it
  • To perform a tremendous amount of work
  • To transfer electrical energy
  • To convert heat energy to mechanical energy (correct)

    • How much water can be boiled in an hour by a single boiler in an industrial site?

  • 1 kilogram
  • 500,000 kilograms (correct)
  • 1,000,000 kilograms
  • 100 kilograms

    • Which of the following is true about the steam in the power plant system?

    <p>The steam would flow directly to the condensate tank without giving up heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the condensate in the condensate tank?

    <p>It is cooled before being pumped back into the boiler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It has more stages in the steam cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a fuel that can be used in a steam boiler?

    <p>Electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the temperature of water and steam in a closed boiler compared to an open atmosphere?

    <p>They increase above 100°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some industries that use steam for various applications?

    <p>Textiles industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To allow only condensate to pass through</p> Signup and view all the answers

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