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STEAM NOZZLES AND TYPES

 NOZZLE : 

Nozzle is a duct varying cross-sectional area in which the velocity increases with the corresponding drop in pressure.

It is main function is to produce a jet of steam with high velocity. For example, nozzles are used in steam turbines, gas turbines, in jet engines, rocket motors, flow measurement and many other applicants.




SHAPES OF NOZZLES :

Following 3 types of  Nozzles are important from the subject point of  view : 

1. CONVERGENT NOZZLE :

In Convergent nozzle, the cross-sectional area decreases from the inlet section to the outlet section.

2. DIVERGENT NOZZLE :

In Divergent nozzle, the cross sectional area increases from the inlet section to the outlet section.

3. CONVERGENT - DIVERGENT NOZZLE :

When the cross section of a nozzle first decreases form the inlet section to throat and then increases from its throat to outlet section, it is called a convergent - divergent nozzle.

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  1. Ultimate FountainJanuary 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM

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