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What is the purpose of Sugden's superheater?
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?
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?
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?
How is the path of gases controlled in Sugden's superheater?
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What happens to the steam in the superheater when it is in action?
What happens to the steam in the superheater when it is in action?
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Which component is responsible for separating wet, dry, or superheated steam?
Which component is responsible for separating wet, dry, or superheated steam?
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What is the function of the steel headers in Sugden's superheater?
What is the function of the steel headers in Sugden's superheater?
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How are 'U' tubes arranged in Sugden's superheater?
How are 'U' tubes arranged in Sugden's superheater?
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What happens to steam in a boiler before it reaches the steam separator?
What happens to steam in a boiler before it reaches the steam separator?
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What role does the damper play in Sugden's superheater operation?
What role does the damper play in Sugden's superheater operation?
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