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Cyclone burner
Energy; Energy efficiency
A furnace/combustion chamber in which finely ground fuel is blown in spirals in the combustion chamber to maximise combustion efficiency.
Alternator
Energy; Energy efficiency
A generator producing alternating current by the rotation of its rotor, and which is powered by a primary mover.
Solar radiation
Energy; Energy efficiency
A general term for the visible and near visible (ultraviolet and near-infrared) electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the sun. It has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds ...
Energy losses
Energy; Energy efficiency
A general term applied to the energy that is converted to a form that can not be effectively used (lost) during the operation of an energy producing, conducting, or consuming system.
Entrained bed gasifier
Energy; Energy efficiency
A gasifier in which the feedstock (fuel) is suspended by the movement of gas to move it through the gasifier.
Humidifier
Energy; Energy efficiency
A device used to maintain a specified humidity in a conditioned space.
Circuit breaker
Energy; Energy efficiency
A device used to interrupt or break an electrical circuit when an overload condition exists; usually installed in the positive circuit; used to protect electrical equipment.
