After thoroughly reviewing the processes of boiling and condensation, write a thoughtful, complete but concise response to the following:
What are some practical applications of increasing the boiling point of water by increasing the pressure exerted on it?
How will this help the overall efficiency of a nuclear power plant?
the principle of increasing the boiling point of water by increasing the pressrure is used in pressure cookers. The same principle of increased pressure is used in separation of nitrogen from air in cryogenic air separation plants. Since nitrogen is obtained at higher temperature of -173 deg.c at 6 bar than -192 at 1 bar.
In case of nuclear power plant, increased pressure not only increased the boiling point, but also the latent heat of vaporization is also high and when water acts as a moderator in nuclear reactor, the water requriement will be less.
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