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Generally contains 1 percent or less sulphur by weight. For air quality standards, "low sulphur coal" contains 0.6 pounds or less sulphur per million Btu, which is equivalent to 1.2 pounds of sulphur dioxide per million Btu.
Industry:Energy
A system for heating hot water, for other than space heating purposes, which is located at more than one space within a building. A point-of-use water heater is located at the faucet and heats water only as required for immediate use. Because water is not heated until it isrequired, this equipment is more energy-efficient.
Industry:Energy
A grade of coal that meets the requirements for making coke. It must have a low ash and sulphur content and form a coke that is capable of supporting the charge of iron ore and limestone in a blast furnace. A blend of two or more bituminous coals is usually required to make coke.
Industry:Energy
A coal that has been crushed to a fine dust in a grinding mill. It is blown into the combustion zone of a furnace and burns very rapidly and efficiently.
Industry:Energy
Provides and operates the ¿wires¿ between the transmission system and the end-use customer. For those end-use customers who are served at transmission voltages, the Transmission Owner also serves as the Distribution Provider. Thus, the Distribution Provider is not defined by a specific voltage, but rather as performing the Distribution function at any voltage. NERC definition
Industry:Energy
Usually refers to bituminous coal one-half inch or smaller in size.
Industry:Energy
The portion of the transmission and facilities of an electric system that is dedicated to delivering electric energy to an end-user.
Industry:Energy
Natural gas used as fuel in the respondent's operations.
Industry:Energy
Refers to coal that has been crushed to specific sizes (but not powdered) for burning on a grate in automatic firing equipment.
Industry:Energy
A company primarily engaged in the sale and delivery of natural and/or supplemental gas directly to consumers through a system of mains.
Industry:Energy