Question

When is a drain-cooler used?

a.

when the extracted steam upon condensation gets subcooled

b.

when the extracted steam upon subcooling gets condensed

c.

the extracted stream has no dependence on drain-cooler

d.

none of the mentioned

Answer: (a).when the extracted steam upon condensation gets subcooled

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