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Closed cycle
Energy; Energy efficiency
A system in which a working fluid is used over and over without introduction of new fluid, as in a hydronic heating system or mechanical refrigeration system.
Absorption refrigeration
Energy; Energy efficiency
A system in which a secondary fluid absorbs the refrigerant, releasing heat, then releases the refrigerant and reabsorbs the heat. Ammonia or water is used as the vapour in commercial absorption ...
Energy audit
Energy; Energy efficiency
A survey that shows how much energy you use in your house or apartment. It will help you find ways to use less energy.
Liquid-based solar heating system
Energy; Energy efficiency
A solar heating system that uses a liquid as the heat transfer fluid.
Preheater solar
Energy; Energy efficiency
A solar heating system that preheats water or air that is then heated more by another heating appliance.
Photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) systems
Energy; Energy efficiency
A solar energy system that produces electricity with a PV module, and collects thermal energy from the module for heating. There are no commercially available systems available (as of 11/97).
Solar space heater
Energy; Energy efficiency
A solar energy system designed to provide heat to individual rooms in a building.
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