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Diffuse solar radiation
Energy; Energy efficiency
Sunlight scattered by atmospheric particles and gases so that it arrives at the earth's surface from all directions and can not be focused.
Cooling load
Energy; Energy efficiency
That amount of cooling energy to be supplied (or heat and humidity removed) based on the sensible and latent loads.
Appliance standards
Energy; Energy efficiency
Standards established by the U.S. Congress for energy consuming appliances in the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) of 1987, and as amended in the National Appliance Energy ...
First law of thermodynamics
Energy; Energy efficiency
States that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form to another. First Law efficiency measures the fraction of energy supplied to a device or process that it delivers in ...
Fire-rating
Energy; Energy efficiency
The ability of a building construction assembly (partition, wall, floor, etc.) to resist the passage of fire. The rating is expressed in hours.
Thermal capacitance
Energy; Energy efficiency
The ability of a material to absorb and store heat for use later.
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