In order for a high temperature boiler or steam engine to produce superheated water, or steam:

the heat source must be greater than 100°C

the water must be permitted to evaporate quickly

the system must be sealed and become pressurized above atmospheric pressure

the vapor pressure must be kept below 760 mm(Hg)

Question

In order for a high temperature boiler or steam engine to produce superheated water, or steam:



the heat source must be greater than 100°C

the water must be permitted to evaporate quickly

the system must be sealed and become pressurized above atmospheric pressure

the vapor pressure must be kept below 760 mm(Hg)

anonymous · Answer

The heat source must be greater than 100 degrees Celsius