Mechanical energy in a simple steam plant
Multiple choice questionnaire
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What is the order of magnitude of the compression ratio in a steam plant?
- less than 50
- between 50 and 500
- between 500 and 2000
- between 2000 and 10 000
What fraction of the work done by the turbine is consumed by the pump?
- less than 2 %
- between 5 and 20 %
- between 10 and 30 %
- between 40 and 70 %
- between 60 and 90 %
Which component(s) of a steam plant put mechanical energy into play?
- the pump and the boiler
- the turbine and the boiler
- the pump and the turbine
- the turbine
- the condenser and the pump
What is the order of magnitude of the turbine inlet temperature in a steam plant?
- less than 100 °C
- between 100 and 200 °C
- between 200 and 600 °C
- greater than 600 °C