Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1070 (Set 33)

In a water-tube marine type boiler, after the steam leaves the generating tubes, in what part of the boiler is temperature of the steam increased?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Superheater

Steam generated in the boiler water tubes is routed through the superheater section, where it absorbs additional sensible heat from hot combustion gases to increase its temperature above saturation level.

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