How does sonic flows maintain a steady flow rate if it does? 6

[SalvadorT]

I was wondering if anyone knows if a fluid that travels at sonic speeds in a pipe, or even supersonic speeds, maintain a constant flow rate, volume/time. If it does, can you please explain the mechanisms that it can. Also, I heard that steam, cannot be accelerated to speeds past Mach 1. If this is true or false, can you please explain this to me. I am researching the effects of a supersonic flow of steam for a steam generator, but I want to know the mechanism that are involved that ensure a steady flow rate, as I am told.
SalvadorT

 

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