Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Gradually increasing temperature of flue gases at inlet to chimney for given steam outputs is an indication of

Higher effectiveness of boiler
High calorific value coal being burnt
Raising of steam temperature
Fouling of heat transfer surfaces

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
A regenerative steam cycle renders

Decreased work output per unit mass of steam
Decreased work output per unit mass of steam as well as increased thermal efficiency
Increased thermal efficiency
Increased work output per unit mass of steam

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
In a reaction turbine

The steam is allowed to expand in the nozzle, where it gives a high velocity before it enters the moving blades
The pressure and temperature of steam remains constant
The expansion of steam takes place partly in the fixed blades and partly in the moving blades
The steam is expanded from a high pressure to a condenser pressure in one or more nozzles

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