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Ethylene plant. A petrochemical plant which produces olefins, particularly ethylene, and, in some cases, aromatics.
Industry:Energy
The quantity of heat required to raise one pound of water (about one pint) one degree Fahrenheit at or near its point of maximum density. A common unit of measurement for gas prices. 1034 Btus = 1 cubic foot. An MMBtu (-mil Btus) is roughly equivalent to an Mcf (a thousand cubic feet).
Industry:Energy
The unit of measurement of electromotive force. It is equivalent to the force required to produce a current of one ampere through a resistance of one ohm. The unit of measure for electrical potential. Generally measured in kilovolts or kV. Typical transmission level voltages are 115 kV, 230 kV and 500 kV.
Industry:Energy
Electricity capacity intended to be available at all times during the period covered by a guaranteed commitment to deliver, even under adverse conditions, but subject to force majeure interruptions. Firm power consists of either firm energy, firm capacity, or both.
Industry:Energy
A reactor in which the fission chain reaction is sustained with high-energy or high-speed (ie fast) neutrons.
Industry:Energy
Providing a customer with temporary gas storage, typically at a market hub.
Industry:Energy
The unit of measurement of electrical current produced in a circuit by 1 volt acting through a resistance of 1 ohm. The measure of the rate of flow of electrons past a given point in an electric conductor such as a power line.
Industry:Energy
Denotes circumstances beyond the control of a company, which force the breaking of a contract.
Industry:Energy
Voltage levels utilized for bulk transmission systems: generally 69 KV - 750 KV AC or DC.
Industry:Energy
Chart pattern. Prices trade sideways after a main trend, and the range gets smaller each day.
Industry:Energy