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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Maximum established site capacity (reactors)

Energy; Coal

The maximum established spent fuel capacity for the site is defined by DOE as the maximum number of intact assemblies that will be able to bestored at some point in the future (between the reporting ...

Median streamflow

Energy; Coal

The middle rate of flow of water past a given point for which there have been several greater and lesser rates of flow occurring during a specified period.

Leasehold reserves

Energy; Coal

Natural gas liquid reserves corresponding to the leasehold production defined above.

Hybrid transmission line

Energy; Coal

A double-circuitline that has one alternating current and one direct circuit. The ACcircuit usually serves local loads along the line.

Median water condition

Energy; Coal

The middle precipitation and run-off condition for a distribution of water conditions that have happened over a long period of time. Usually determined by examining the water supply record of the ...

Lessee

Energy; Coal

An independent marketer who leases the station and land and has use of tanks, pumps, signs, etc. A lessee dealer typically has a supply agreement with a refiner or distributor and purchases products ...

Hydraulic fracturing

Energy; Coal

Fracturing of rock at depth with fluid pressure. Hydraulic fracturing at depth may be accomplished by pumping water into a well at very high pressures. Under natural conditions, vapour pressure may ...