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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Continuous mining machine

Energy; Coal

Underground mining equipment. Used during continuous mining, cuts or rips coal from the face and loads it into shuttle cars or conveyors in one operation. It eliminates the use of blasting devices ...

Operable capacity

Energy; Coal

The amount of capacity that, at the beginning of the period, is in operation; not in operation and not under active repair, but capable of being placed in operation within 30 days; or not in ...

Qualifying facility (QF)

Energy; Coal

A cogeneration or small power production facility that meets certain ownership, operating, and efficiency criteria established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) pursuant to the ...

Site-specific information dsm programme assistance

Energy; Coal

ADSM (demand-side management) assistance programme that provides guidance on energy efficiency and load management options tailored to a particular customer's facility; it often involves an on-site ...

Mainline conveyor

Energy; Coal

Underground mining equipment. Usually a permanent installation that carries coal to the surface.

Operable generators/units

Energy; Coal

Electric generators or generating units that are available to provide power to the grid or generating units that have been providing power to the grid but are temporarily shut down. This includes ...

Quality or grade (of coal)

Energy; Coal

An informal classification of coal relating to its suitability for use for a particular purpose. Refers to individual measurements such as heat value, fixed carbon, moisture, ash, sulfur, major, ...