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THE BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS ORDINANCE, 2002 QUESTION #4020
Question 1
'Supercritical' boilers operate at pressures where:
  • Steam cannot be formed
  • There is no distinction between liquid and gas phases✔️
  • The water turns into ice
  • The boiler explodes
Correct Answer Explanation
Operating above $221~bar$ allows for very high cycle efficiency.