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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masonry stove

Energy; Coal

A type of heating appliance similar to a fireplace, but much more efficient and clean burning. They are made of masonry and have long channels through which combustion gases give up their heat to the ...

isopach

Energy; Coal

A line on a map drawn through points of equal thickness of a designated unit (such as a coal bed).

highwall

Energy; Coal

The unexcavated face of exposed over-burden and coal in a surface mine.

mass burn facility

Energy; Coal

A type of municipal solidwaste (MSW) incineration facility in which MSW is burned with only minor presorting to remove oversize, hazardous, or explosive materials.

isopentane

Energy; Coal

A saturated branched-chain hydrocarbon (C5H12) obtained by fractionation of natural gasoline or isomerization of normal pentane.

hinshaw pipeline

Energy; Coal

A pipeline or local distribution company that has received exemptions from regulations pursuant to the Natural Gas Act. These companies transport interstate natural gas not subject to regulations ...

master-metering

Energy; Coal

Measurement of electricity ornatural gas consumption of several tenants or housing units using a single meter. That is, one meter measures the energy usage for several households collectively.