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heat gain

Energy; Natural gas

The amount of heat gained by a space from all sources, including people, lights, machines, sunshine, etc.

off-peak

Energy; Natural gas

The period during a day, week, month, or year when the load being delivered by a gas system is not at or near the maximum volume delivered by that system for the corresponding ...

absolute zero

Energy; Natural gas

The zero point on the absolute temperature scale. It is equal to -273.16 degrees C, or 0 degrees K (Kelvin), or -459.69 degrees F, or 0 degrees R (Rankine).

pig

Energy; Natural gas

A device used to clean the internal surface of a pipeline. Pigs are usually barrel shaped, made of metal, and covered with metal brushes. They may also have rubber or plastic cups ...

gas balance report

Energy; Natural gas

A monthly accounting report containing month-end meter station allocations for each customer/shipper contract. The report may be sorted by meter station or by contract.

union

Energy; Natural gas

A threaded fitting used to couple two runs of pipe together without having to turn or dismantle either run of pipe.

slug the pipe

Energy; Natural gas

Before hoisting drill pipe, it is desirable to pump into the top section of it a quantity of very heavy mud which will cause the level of the fluid in the pipe to fall. When a ...