🔍 Key Concepts

• High pressure steam systems and why condensate drains must be contained • Difference between atmospheric drains and closed/pressurized drain systems • Purpose of a deaerating feed water heater in a steam plant

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens when you suddenly release high pressure, high temperature steam/condensate into an open tank at atmospheric pressure. • Which of these tanks is specifically designed to safely receive hot, flashing condensate from high-pressure systems? • Which choice is more about feedwater treatment rather than just collecting drains?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which tank is designed to handle flash steam and high-temperature condensate from systems above 150 psi. • Check which of these is normally a closed, pressurized vessel rather than open to atmosphere. • Confirm which piece of equipment is normally part of the boiler feedwater system, not just a general drain collection point.