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A measure of the efficiency of converting a fuel to energy and useful work; useful work and energy output divided by higher heating value of input fuel times 100 (for percent).
Industry:Energy
A distillate fuel oil made by blending distillate fuel oil and residual fuel oil stocks. It conforms with ASTM Specification D 396 or Federal Specification VV-F-815C and is used extensively in industrial plants and in commercial burner installations that are not equipped with preheating facilities. It also includes No. 4 diesel fuel used for low- and medium-speed diesel engines and conforms to ASTM Specification D 975.
Industry:Energy
A nuclear reactor in which heat is transferred from the core to a heat exchanger via water kept under high pressure, so that high temperatures can be maintained in the primary system without boiling the water. Steam is generated in a secondary circuit.
Industry:Energy
Air-conditioning units that typically fit into the window or wall and are designed to cool only one room.
Industry:Energy
The storage of heat energy during utility off-peak times at night, for use during the next day without incurring daytime peak electric rates.
Industry:Energy
Includes ships, mines, smelters, manufacturing plants, electric utilities, drilling, railroad.
Industry:Energy
A HVAC conservation feature consisting of a program of routine inspection and service for the heating and/or cooling equipment. The inspection is performed on a regular basis, even if there are no apparent problems.
Industry:Energy
Any of the following heating equipment: circulating heaters, convectors, radiant gas heaters, space heaters, or other nonportable room heaters that may or may not be connected to a flue, vent, or chimney.
Industry:Energy
The maximum amount of power a transmission line can carry without suffering heat-related deterioration of line equipment, particularly conductors.
Industry:Energy
Includes all volumes of No. 5 and No. 6 fuel oil purchased by a trade or business with the intent of reselling the product to the ultimate consumers.
Industry:Energy
