Petrol

Petrol

a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. A fossil fuel, it is formed when large quantities of dead organisms, usually zooplankton and algae, are buried underneath sedimentary rock and undergo intense heat and pressure.

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Radiant barrier

Energy; Coal

A thin, reflective foil sheet that exhibits low radiant energy transmission and under certain conditions can block radiant heat transfer; installed in attics to reduce heat flow through a roof ...

Slurry dam

Energy; Coal

A repository for the silt or culm from a preparation plant.

Ram car or shuttle ram

Energy; Coal

Underground mining equipment. A rubber-tired haulage vehicle that is unloaded through the use of a movable steel plate located at the back ofthe haulage bed.

Operable utilisation rate

Energy; Coal

Represents the use ofthe atmospheric crude oil distillation units. The rate is calculated by dividing the gross input to these units by the operable refining capacity of the units.

Radiant ceiling panels

Energy; Coal

Ceiling panels that contain electric resistance heating elements embedded within them to provide radiant heat to a room.

Small pickup truck

Energy; Coal

A pickup truck weighing under 4,500 lbs GVW.

Roof-bolting machine, or roof bolter

Energy; Coal

Underground mining equipment. Used to drill holes and place bolts to support the mine roof. Roof bolting units can be installed on a continuous mining machine.