🔍 Key Concepts

• Intercondenser vs. aftercondenser functions in an air ejector system • Where non-condensable gases (air) are routed in a steam-plant condenser system • Overall steam and air flow path through the ejector and condensers

💭 Think About

• Think about what the intercondenser is doing to the steam/air mixture coming from the ejector nozzles—what gets condensed and what does not? • After the intercondenser has done its job, where is it most useful (and safe) to send the accumulated air so it can be handled properly? • Which component in the list is specifically designed to receive and deal with non‑condensable gases removed from the condenser system?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is the next stage in the air/steam removal path from the intercondenser in a typical steam plant air ejector system. • Eliminate any options that would clearly be damaged or operate poorly if a stream of mostly air with some vapor were sent there. • Confirm which piece of equipment is actually intended to maintain condenser vacuum by removing air and other non‑condensables.