GATE ME 1990 | Rankine Cycle Question 62 | Thermodynamics

GATE ME 1990

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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In the Rankine cycle when super-heated steam is used:

Thermal efficiency increases

Steam consumption decreases

Steam dryness after expansion increases

All of the above

GATE ME 1990

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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When initially dry and saturated steam flows through a nozzle, the ratio of actual discharge to calculated discharge is

Equal to $$1.0$$

Greater than $$1.0$$

Less than $$1.0$$

Independent of inlet conditions

GATE ME 1989

Fill in the Blanks

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The fundamental objective of employing the condenser in a steam power plant is to (reducce / increase ) the ______________of steam

GATE ME 1989

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.6

A economizer in a steam generator performs the function of

Preheating the combustion air

Preheating the feed water

Preheating the input fuel

Raising the temperature of steam

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