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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Administrative and general expenses

Energy; Coal

Expenses of an electric utility relating to the overall directions of its corporate offices and administrative affairs, as contrasted with expenses incurred for specialised functions. Examples ...

Bottom ash

Energy; Coal

Residue mainly from the coal burning process that falls to the bottom of the boiler for removal and disposal.

Apparent consumption, petroleum (international)

Energy; Coal

Consumption that includes internal consumption, refinery fuel and loss, and bunkering. For countries in the organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), apparent consumption is ...

Bottom-hole contribution

Energy; Coal

A payment (either in cash or in acreage) that is required by agreement when a test well is drilled to a specified depth regardless of the outcome of the well and that is made in exchange for well and ...

Apparent power

Energy; Coal

The product of the voltage (in volts) and the current (in amperes). It comprises both active and reactive power. It is measured in "volt-amperes" and often expressed in "kilovolt-amperes" (kVA) or ...

Bottoming cycle

Energy; Coal

A waste-heat recovery boiler recaptures the unused energy and uses it to produce steam to drive a steam turbine generator to produce electricity.

Appliance

Energy; Coal

A piece of equipment, commonly powered by electricity, used to perform a particular energy-driven function. Examples of common appliances are refrigerators, clothes washers and dishwashers, ...