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U.S. Department of Energy
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Microorganisms that live in oxygen deprived environments.
Industry:Energy
Microorganisms that require free oxygen, or air, to live, and that which contribute to the decomposition of organic material in soil or composting systems.
Industry:Energy
Molten or partially molten rock at temperatures ranging from 1,260 F to 2,880 F (700 C to 1600 C). Some magma bodies are believed to exist at drillable depths within the Earth's crust, although practical technologies for harnessing magma energy have not been developed. If ever utilized, magma represents a potentially enormous resource.
Industry:Energy
Natural gas (methane) that has been compressed to a higher pressure gaseous state by a compressor; used in CNG vehicles.
Industry:Energy
Nonglossy paint with a relatively high absorptance.
Industry:Energy
One horsepower provided over one hour; equal to 0.745 kilowatt-hour or 2,545 Btu.
Industry:Energy
One hundred percent alcohol; neat ethanol.
Industry:Energy
One layer of glass in a window frame. It has very little insulating value (R-1) and provides only a thin barrier to the outside and can account for considerable heat loss and gain.
Industry:Energy
One millionth of a meter (10-6 m).
Industry:Energy
One or more circuits of a distribution system on the same line or poles or supporting structures' usually operating at a lower voltage relative to the transmission line.
Industry:Energy