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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Radiation

Energy; Coal

The transfer of heat through matter or space by means of electromagnetic waves.

Sodium tripolyphosphate

Energy; Coal

A white powder used for water softening and as a food additive and texturizer.

Unglazed solar collector

Energy; Coal

A solar thermal collector that has an absorber that does not have a glazed covering. Solar swimming pool heater systems usually use unglazed collectors because they circulate relatively large volumes ...

Other demand-side management (DSM) assistance programmes

Energy; Coal

A DSM programme assistance that includes alternative-rate,fuel-switching, and any other DSM assistance programmes that are offered to consumers to encourage their participation in DSM programs.

Rate of return

Energy; Coal

The ratio of net operating income earned by a utility is calculated as a percentage of its rate base.

Space heating

Energy; Coal

The use of energy to generate heat for warmth in housing units using space-heating equipment. The equipment could be the main space-heating equipment or secondary space-heating equipment. It does not ...

Uniform system of accounts

Energy; Coal

Prescribed financial rules and regulations established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for utilities subject to its jurisdiction under the authority granted by the Federal Power Act.