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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average stream flow

Energy; Coal

The rate, usually expressed in cubic feet per second, at which water passes a given point in a stream over a set period of time.

average vehicle fuel consumption

Energy; Coal

A ratio estimate defined as total gallons of fuel consumed by all vehicles divided by (1) the total number of vehicles (for average fuel consumption per vehicle) or (2) the total number of households ...

average vehicle miles traveled

Energy; Coal

A ratio estimate defined as total miles traveled by all vehicles, divided by: (1) the total number of vehicles (for average miles traveled per vehicle) or (2) the total number of households (for ...

average water conditions

Energy; Coal

The amount and distribution of precipitation within a drainage basin and the run off conditions present as determined by reviewing the area water supply records over a long period of time.

aviation gasoline (finished)

Energy; Coal

A complex mixture of relatively volatile hydrocarbons with or without small quantities of additives, blended to form a fuel suitable for use in aviation reciprocating engines. Fuel specifications are ...

backup fuel

Energy; Coal

In a central heat pump system, the fuel used in the furnace that takes over the space heating when the outdoor temperature drops below that which is feasible to operate a heat pump.

backup generator

Energy; Coal

A generator that is used only for test purposes, or in the event of an emergency, such as a shortage of power needed to meet customer load requirements.