In a steam power plant, the function of _____ is to utilize the waste heat of the flue gases for heating the feed water.
In a steam power plant, the function of _____ is to utilize the waste heat of the flue gases for heating the feed water.
Right Answer is:
An economizer
SOLUTION
In a steam power plant, the function of the Economizer is to utilize the waste heat.
Detail Explanation
- It is also known as a feedwater heater. It is a device in which the waste heat of the flue gases is utilized for heating the feed water.
- In a steam boiler, it is a heat exchanger device that heats up fluids or recovers residual heat from the combustion product i.e. flue gases in a thermal power plant before being released through the chimney.
- Economizer is situated before air pre-heater in the flue gas path.
- Economizer increases the efficiency of the power plant.