Superheat
Superheat is heat added to steam above its saturation (boiling) temperature at a given pressure, producing dry steam that carries more energy and avoids condensation in turbines and long pipe runs. It is essential for power generation and many high-temperature processes.
Saturated steam at the boiling point will condense as it loses heat; superheating it raises the temperature beyond saturation so it stays dry through distribution and expansion. Power plants superheat steam to protect turbines and raise efficiency, while process plants use the right degree of superheat for their duty.
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