🔍 Key Concepts

• Main condensate system function in a steam plant • Relationship between condensate temperature control and equipment protection (pumps, deaerator, feedwater system) • How recirculation lines are used in liquid pumping systems

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What is the main job of the condensate system in a steam cycle—moving water, controlling temperature, removing gases, or cooling another component? • Think about where the recirculation line typically connects (discharge side back to suction or hotwell) and what effect that has on condensate temperature and flow. • Which option describes a continuous, normal-operation purpose, rather than a special or emergency condition?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which choice best matches the overall purpose of the condensate system in a steam power plant, not just a side effect. • Check whether the option you like would be a function that occurs continuously at full load, rather than a rare or abnormal condition. • Confirm that the option involves controlling flow and temperature of condensate itself, not primarily serving some other piece of equipment.