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What is the function of superheater in the boiler?

What is the function of superheater in the boiler? Correct Answer Increase the temperature of steam

Function of the superheater is to increase the temperature of steam above its saturation temperature. As heat contained in unit mass of superheated steam is more than dry saturated or wet steam, it is extensively used in steam power plants.

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