IndiaBIX

Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering Basics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Chemical Engineering Basics - Section 16 (Q.No. 15)
Chemical Engineering Basics
15.
What is the effect on the performance of the economiser in the thermal power plant boiler, if the feed water temperature is very low due to preheaters being out for repairs or starving of steam supply ?
It results in corrosion due to the condensation on the flue gas side of the economiser tubes due to handling of low temperature water.
Economiser tube life increases due to handling of low temperature water.
Heat transfer efficiency of economiser increases due to picking up high heat from the flue gases.
Scale formation rate on economiser tubes increases.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
Be the first person to comment on this question !
Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.

Quick links
Quantitative Aptitude
Verbal (English)
Reasoning
Programming
Interview
Placement Papers