- Industry: Energy
- Number of terms: 18218
- Number of blossaries: 1
- Company Profile:
The American Gas Association represents local energy companies that deliver natural gas throughout the United States.
A metal projection (of various design configurations) from the exterior surface of tubes in heat exchange equipment to increase the heat transfer area.
Industry:Energy
An outline, systematic arrangement, diagram, scheme, or plan. An orderly combination of events, persons, or things according to a definite plan. A diagram showing the relative position and/or function of different components or elements of an object or system.
Industry:Energy
Hydrocarbon bearing deposits distinguished from more conventional oil and gas reservoirs by the high viscosity of the hydrocarbon which is not recoverable in its natural state through a well by ordinary oil production methods.
Industry:Energy
Represents the difference between the cost to the utility of plant acquired as operating units or systems by purchase, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise, and the Original Cost (defined herein) of such plant less the amount(s) credited at the time of acquisition to Accumulated Provision for Depreciation and Amortization and Contributions in Aid of Construction.
Industry:Energy
Service offered to customers (regardless of Class of Service) under schedules or contracts which anticipate no interruptions. The period of service may be for only a specified part of the year as in Off-Peak Service. Certain firm service contracts may contain clauses which permit unexpected interruption in case the supply to residential customers is threatened during an emergency. Compare INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE and OFF-PEAK SERVICE.
Industry:Energy
The greatest actual total gas sendout occurring in a specified 24-hour period. Compare DESIGN DAY; PEAK DAY.
Industry:Energy
The stress at which a material exceeds its elastic limit. Below this stress, the material will recover its original size on removal of the stress. Above this stress, it will not.
Industry:Energy
A corrosion resistant material (such as asphalt or tar), sometimes with an outer wrapping, used to protect pipe.
Industry:Energy
A metal wire or tape seal attached to a gas meter or a service stop in such a way as to prevent its being opened by an unauthorized person.
Industry:Energy
