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Dry bulb temperature
Energy; Energy efficiency
The temperature of the air as measured by a standard thermometer.
Design temperature
Energy; Energy efficiency
The temperature that a system is designed to maintain (inside) or operate against (outside) under the most extreme conditions.
Dewpoint
Energy; Energy efficiency
The temperature to which air must be cooled, at constant pressure and water vapour content, in order for saturation or condensation to occur; the temperature at which the saturation pressure is the ...
Compressed air storage
Energy; Energy efficiency
The storage of compressed air in a container for use to operate a prime mover for electricity generation.
Thermal energy storage
Energy; Energy efficiency
The storage of heat energy during power provider off-peak times at night, for use during the next day without incurring daytime peak electric rates.
Building envelope
Energy; Energy efficiency
The structural elements (walls, roof, floor, foundation) of a building that encloses conditioned space; the building shell.
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