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THE BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS ORDINANCE, 2002 QUESTION #4043
Question 1
'De-superheating' (Attemperation) is the process of:
  • Making steam hotter
  • Reducing the temperature of superheated steam using a water spray✔️
  • Turning steam into ice
  • Cleaning the superheater
Correct Answer Explanation
This is used to maintain a constant steam temperature for the turbine.