Q. The function of the steam nozzle is to convert :

A
Heat energy steam into kinetic energy
B
Heat energy steam into rotational energy
C
Kinetic energy into heat energy of steam
D
Heat energy steam into pressure energy
Solution:
  • The steam nozzle is a passage of varying cross-section by means of which the energy of steam is converted into kinetic energy.
  • The nozzle is so shaped that it will perform this conversion of energy with minimum loss.
  • One may also define a nozzle as an opening through which steam is passed from a region of high pressure to one of lower pressure so as to derive additional velocity.
  • It is chiefly used for producing a large velocity steam jet. In other words, its chief use is to produce a jet of steam for the purpose of driving steam turbines.
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