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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Average production per miner per hour

Energy; Coal

The ratio of the total production at a mining operation to the total direct labour hours worked at the operation.

Cogeneration system

Energy; Coal

A system using a common energy source to produce both electricity and steam for other uses, resulting in increased fuel efficiency.

Dry bottom boiler

Energy; Coal

No slag tanks at furnace throat area. The throat area is clear. Bottom ash drops through the throat to the bottom ash water hoppers. This design is used where the ash melting temperature is greater ...

Coal synfuel

Energy; Coal

Coal-based solid fuel that has been processed by a coal synfuel plant; and coal-based fuels such as briquettes, pellets, or extrusions, which are formed from fresh or recycled coal and binding ...

Drawdown (maximum)

Energy; Coal

The distance that the water surface of the reservoir is lowered from the normal full elevation to the lowest allowable elevation as the result of the withdrawal of water for the purposes of ...

Intangible drilling and development costs(IDC)

Energy; Coal

Costs incurred in preparing well locations, drilling and deepening wells, and preparing wells for initial production up through the point of installing control valves. None of these functions, ...

Mineral lease

Energy; Coal

An agreement wherein a mineral interest owner (lessor) conveys to another party (lessee) the rights to explore for, develop, and produce specified minerals. The lessee acquires a working interest and ...