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Which fluid is commonly used as a heat transfer fluid in industrial processes?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is true about the steam in the power plant system?
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What happens to the condensate in the condensate tank?
What happens to the condensate 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 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 closed boiler compared to an open atmosphere?
What happens to the temperature of water and steam in a closed boiler compared to an open atmosphere?
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What are some industries that use steam for various applications?
What are some industries that use steam for various applications?
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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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