superheater

In engineering, a superheater is a device, often a coil or a set of tubes, used to heat steam or other gases beyond their boiling point at a given pressure. For instance, steam heated above 100°C (212°F) at normal atmospheric pressure is considered superheated. This process is crucial for increasing the efficiency of engines and turbines that convert heat into mechanical work. A boiler is the apparatus where water is heated to produce steam, and a superheater is typically integrated into the boiler system to further heat this steam before it's used. Devices called desuperheaters are also used to cool superheated steam when necessary.1234