Can Superheating Steam Boost Thermal Power Plant Efficiency?

[pranj5]

I just want to ask a simple question to experts here. Can superheating of steam increases efficiency and output of thermal power plants?

 

[etudiant]

Absolutely, superheating is probably the most effective way we have to boost the energy efficiency of a steam plant.
The relatively low efficiency (about 33%) of nuclear plants reflects the lower degree of superheating practical with current materials technology. Fossil fuel steam turbines can exceed 40%.
Combined cycle gas turbines can get close to 60% efficient, but also have much higher capital costs.