Steam Generation Device and Steam Generation Method

Abstract

Provided is a steam generation device including a compressor that sucks and compresses steam, a condensate pipe for merging water separated from steam discharged from the compressor with steam sucked into the compressor, and a pressure reducer that is provided in the condensate pipe and depressurizes water flowing in the condensate pipe. Preferably, the steam generation device further includes a pre-stage compressor that compresses steam sucked into the compressor, and has a configuration in which low-pressure steam is compressed by a two-stage compressor.

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