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Energy efficiency

Sigma heat

Energy; Energy efficiency

The sum of sensible heat and latent heat in a substance above a base temperature, typically 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Connected load

Energy; Energy efficiency

The sum of the ratings of the electricity consuming apparatus connected to a generating system.

Total heat

Energy; Energy efficiency

The sum of the sensible and latent heat in a substance or fluid above a base point, usually 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ambient temperature

Energy; Energy efficiency

The temperature of a medium, such as gas or liquid, which comes into contact with or surrounds an apparatus or building element.

Starting torque

Energy; Energy efficiency

The torque at the bottom of a speed (rpm) versus torque curve. The torque developed by the motor is a percentage of the full-load or rated torque. At this torque the speed, the rotational speed of ...

Electric system loss

Energy; Energy efficiency

The total amount of electric energy loss in an electric system between the generation source and points of delivery.

Gross generation

Energy; Energy efficiency

The total amount of electricity produced by a power plant.

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