Engineering · Steam — Superheater
A superheater adds heat to steam in order to:
- AIncrease the moisture content
- BRaise the steam temperature above saturation and remove moisture✓ Correct
- CReduce the boiler pressure
- DPre-heat the feedwater
Explanation
A superheater raises steam temperature above its saturation point, producing dry superheated steam that carries more energy and prevents condensation/erosion in the turbine.
Authority: Steam Plants (USCG engineering topic)
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