Unit 1 - Boiler Types: Babcock and Wilcox Water Tube Boiler
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What is the purpose of Sugden's superheater?

  • To increase the pressure in the boiler
  • To cool down the steam from the boiler
  • To superheat steam produced by the boiler (correct)
  • To separate wet steam from dry steam

    • How many groups of 'U' tubes are generally carried by one pair of headers in Sugden's superheater?

  • Ten groups (correct)
  • Five groups
  • Fifteen groups
  • Twenty groups

    • Which valve is opened when the steam is taken from the boiler direct to the main steam pipe?

  • V3
  • V1
  • V2 (correct)
  • V4

    • How is the path of gases controlled in Sugden's superheater?

    <p>By regulating the damper with a hand wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the steam in the superheater when it is in action?

    <p>It is superheated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for separating wet, dry, or superheated steam?

    <p>Steam separator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the steel headers in Sugden's superheater?

    <p>To carry 'U' tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are 'U' tubes arranged in Sugden's superheater?

    <p>In groups of four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to steam in a boiler before it reaches the steam separator?

    <p>It separates into wet and dry components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the damper play in Sugden's superheater operation?

    <p>Regulates path of gases through superheater</p> Signup and view all the answers

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