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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Ultimate analysis

Energy; Coal

Coal analysis. Determines the amount of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. Heating value is determined in terms of Btu, both on an as received basis (including moisture) and on a dry ...

Diffusive transport

Energy; Coal

The process by which particles of liquids or gases move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Agglomerating

Energy; Coal

Coal analysis. Refers to coal that softens when heated and forms a hard grey coke; this coal is called caking coal. Not all caking coals are coking coals. The agglomerating value is used to ...

Direct access

Energy; Coal

The ability of a retail customer to purchase electricity or other energy sources directly from a supplier other than their traditional supplier.

Agglutinating

Energy; Coal

Coal analysis. Refers to the binding qualities of a coal. The agglutinating value is an indication of how well a coke made from a particular coal will perform in a blast furnace. It is also called a ...

Direct control load management

Energy; Coal

The magnitude of customer demand that can be interrupted at the time of the seasonal peak load by direct control of the system operator by interrupting power supply to individual appliances or ...

Direct nonprocess end use

Energy; Coal

Those end uses that may be found on commercial, residential, or other sites, as well as at manufacturing establishments. They include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), facility ...