Steam turbines commonly used in steam power station are__________?
Correct answer: A. condensing type
- A. condensing type
- B. non-condensing type
- C. none of the above
Explanation
Steam power stations commonly use condensing turbines because exhaust steam is condensed and returned as feedwater, while the vacuum at the exhaust improves the expansion and efficiency. Non-condensing turbines are used mainly where exhaust steam is required for process heating.
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