Question 120Steam Plants - QMED

The correct answer is B) superheated steam. Main propulsion turbines on steam-powered vessels typically use superheated steam as the working fluid. Superheated steam is steam that has been heated to a temperature above its boiling point at the given pressure, resulting in a higher energy content compared to saturated steam. This higher energy content allows the turbines to operate more efficiently and generate more power. The other options are incorrect because: A) desuperheated steam has had its temperature reduced, C) saturated steam is at its boiling point, and D) wet steam contains a mixture of liquid water and vapor, all of which are less desirable for efficient turbine operation compared to superheated steam.