Explain the purpose of the heat exchanger in the nuclear power plant?
The heat exchanger is the device built for efficient heat transfer from one medium to another, whether the media are in direct contact or the media are separated by a solid wall so that they never mix.
The world record for the fastest steam train is 125.88 mph (202.58 km/h). The record was achieved on 3 July 1938.
What are the one or two bumpy things on a steam locomotive just behind the smoke stack?
Which type of compressor are used in aeroplanes?
Part of a turbine engine is the compressor. There are no others in aircraft.
Where could one purchase a used Mr Steam steam shower device?
One could purchase used Mr Steam shower devices at second-hand shops. Some online websites that sell used devices are Craigslist, eBay, eBid, Overstock, ePier or iOffer.
When were steam turbines first used in navy battleships constructed?
During the early 20th century before world war i
What is the biggest problem with using a steam-powered engine in a air plain?
weight. The smallest boilers and engines can't produce enough power to lift themselves off the ground even with the most efficient airfoils. The largest boilers and turbines would require enormous amounts of fuel and water to be carried along, making them cost prohibitive, even if they could achieve lift off.
What is steam velocity in turbine?
That is how fast the steam is actually moving in the turbine. For impulse turbines it is twice as fast as the turbine blades. In reaction turbines it is the same speed as the blades. Because the blades of a turbine cannot move faster than 4500 feet per second without self destructing as it overcomes the centripetal force of the turbine wheels, the steam turbine is designed such that no turbine will exceed more than ~1150 feet per second on its tip speed.
Thus the steam velocity through the turbine will be less than ~1150 fps for a reaction turbine and less than ~2300 fps for an impulse turbine, or about ~1570 mph, more than twice the speed of sound.
Is coal used to power steam ships in the past?
Yes, coal was used to power most steam driven ships up until just after World War 1. After which most navies and shipping lines converted ships over to oil, which took up much less space, and didn't require so many refueling stations.
What is blow down pressure of safety valve?
the blowback or blowdown of the safety valve is at least 2 psi and for pressures over 100 psig is 2% of the popping pressure. The blowback is adjusted with the adjusting ring on the safety valve. The blowback is the pressure less than the popping pressure at which the safety valve will reset.
Examples: a safety valve set to pop at 15 psig will reseat at 13 psig, the blowback is 2 psi. A safety valve set to pop at 250 psig will reseat at 245 psig the blowback is 5 psi or 2%.
Why LP turbine rotor expansion is more than casing?
In a low-pressure (LP) turbine, the rotor expansion is greater than the casing due to the design and operational conditions of the turbine. The rotor experiences a significant drop in pressure and temperature as steam expands through the turbine stages, resulting in a larger volumetric increase compared to the casing, which is designed to contain the steam flow with minimal expansion. This difference allows for efficient energy extraction from the steam, optimizing the turbine's performance while maintaining structural integrity in the casing. Overall, the rotor's greater expansion accommodates the dynamic changes in steam properties as it moves through the turbine system.
What kind of transport did they have 150 years ago in nz?
They had things called steam engines that carried human body's across the world to different places