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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Organic content

Energy; Coal

The share of a substance that is of animal or plant origin.

Range top

Energy; Coal

The range burners or stove top and the oven are considered two separate appliances. Counted also with range tops are stand-alone "cook tops."

Solar thermal collector, high temperature

Energy; Coal

A collector that generally operates at temperatures above 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

Undifferentiated/unspecified reserves and production

Energy; Coal

Reserves and production that are not separable by FERC production areas or by states. Undifferentiated and unspecified reserves consist only of company-owned gas in underground storage.

Rankine cycle

Energy; Coal

The thermodynamic cycle that is an ideal standard for comparing performance of heat-engines, steam power plants, steam turbines, and heat pump systems that use a condensable vapour as the working ...

Solar thermal collector, low-temperature

Energy; Coal

A collector that generally operates at temperatures below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Typically, it has no glazing or insulation and is made of plastic or rubber, although some are made of metal.