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Burner capacity
Energy; Energy efficiency
The maximum heat output (in Btu per hour) released by a burner with a stable flame and satisfactory combustion.
Microclimate
Energy; Energy efficiency
The local climate of specific place or habitat, as influenced by landscape features.
Pressure drop
Energy; Energy efficiency
The loss in static pressure of a fluid (liquid or gas) in a system due to friction from obstructions in pipes, from valves, fittings, regulators, burners, etc, or by a breech or rupture of the ...
Cycling losses
Energy; Energy efficiency
The loss of heat as the water circulates through a water heater tank and inlet and outlet pipes.
Transmission and distribution losses
Energy; Energy efficiency
The losses that result from inherent resistance in electrical conductors and transformation inefficiencies in distribution transformers in a transmission and distribution network.
Higher heating value (HHV)
Energy; Energy efficiency
The maximum heating value of a fuel sample, which includes the calorific value of the fuel (bone dry) and the latent heat of vaporisation of the water in the fuel.
Peak wind speed
Energy; Energy efficiency
The maximum instantaneous wind speed (or velocity) that occurs within a specific period of time or interval.
