Although vapor substances used in thermal energy production are recycled, there will always be losses through volatilization. Water is available everywhere, has the lowest cost compared to other liquids, is easy to obtain, is non-flammable, safe and less corrosive. . If substances such as ethanol are used, firstly, the cost is high and replenishment of losses is inconvenient; second, it is flammable and explosive when heated, and acetic acid after oxidation and deterioration is also corrosive; In addition, thermal energy generally uses water as a coolant, so if the boiling point of the active substance is much lower than the boiling point of water, it may not be liquefied.
Why is water used to generate steam in thermal energy instead of other substances?
2024-08-19 04:00:02
Introduction Why should water be chosen to generate steam in thermal energy production rather than other substances? Although vapor substances used in thermal energy production are recycled, there will always be losses through volatilization.
