- Industry: Energy
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The American Gas Association represents local energy companies that deliver natural gas throughout the United States.
Method of hydrostatic testing plastic pipe by a uniformly increasing internal pressure so that the pipe fails in 60 to 70 seconds. See ASTM D 1599. Also called quick burst test.
Industry:Energy
The opening in an orifice cap, orifice spud, or other device whereby the flow of gas is limited and through which the gas is discharged.
Industry:Energy
A fitted plate held in place by clamps, straps, heat fusion, or welding over a hole punched or drilled in a gas main to which a branch line or service line connection is made. The saddle also may serve as a reinforcing member for repair.
Industry:Energy
A well not in use because it was a dry hole originally, or because it has ceased to produce. Statutes and regulations in many states require the plugging of abandoned wells to prevent the seepage of oil, gas, or water from one stratum to another.
Industry:Energy
Credits provided by FERC Order No.500 which allow the pipeline to credit a quantity of gas it transports against its obligation to take a similar quantity of gas under a take-or-pay contract executed before June 23, 1987.
Industry:Energy
Method of testing plastic pipe to determine the hydrostatic strength by applying a constant internal pressure and observing time to failure.
Industry:Energy
The opening provided in a draft hood to permit the ready escape to the atmosphere of the flue products from the draft hood in the event of no draft, back draft, or stoppage beyond the draft hood, and to permit inspiration of air into the draft hood in the event of a strong chimney updraft.
Industry:Energy
