Question

Why is the deaerator placement in the feedwater system so important?

a.

to maximise pressure difference between the condenser & the boiler

b.

to minimise pressure difference between the condenser & the boiler

c.

to make the pressure difference between the condenser & the boiler Zero

d.

none of the mentioned

Answer: (c).to make the pressure difference between the condenser & the boiler Zero

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