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Energy efficiency

Digester anaerobic

Energy; Energy efficiency

A device in which organic material is biochemically decomposed (digested) by anaerobic bacteria to treat the material and/or to produce biogas.

Converter

Energy; Energy efficiency

A device for transforming the quality and quantity of electrical energy; also an inverter.

Chiller

Energy; Energy efficiency

A device for removing heat from a gas or liquid stream for air conditioning/cooling.

Radiator vent

Energy; Energy efficiency

A device that releases pressure within a radiator when the pressure inside exceeds the operating limits of the vent.

Movable insulation

Energy; Energy efficiency

A device that reduces heat loss at night and during cloudy periods and heat gain during the day in warm weather. A movable insulator could be an insulative shade, shutter panel, or curtain.

Solar furnace

Energy; Energy efficiency

A device that achieves very high temperatures by the use of reflectors to focus and concentrate sunlight onto a small receiver.

Heat storage

Energy; Energy efficiency

A device or media that absorbs heat for storage for later use.

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