Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Gradually increasing temperature of flue gases at inlet to chimney for given steam outputs is an indication of

Higher effectiveness of boiler
Fouling of heat transfer surfaces
High calorific value coal being burnt
Raising of steam temperature

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Degree of reaction is defined as the ratio of

Heat drop in moving blades to the heat drop in fixed blades
Heat drop in moving blades to the heat drop in fixed blades plus heat drop in moving blades
Heat drop in fixed blades to the heat drop in moving blades
Heat drop in fixed blades plus heat drop in moving blades to the heat drop in moving blades

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