- Industry: Energy
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The American Gas Association represents local energy companies that deliver natural gas throughout the United States.
A movable fitting having an orifice which permits adjustment of the flow of gas by the changing of its position with respect to a fixed needle or other device.
Industry:Energy
Begins when rates take effect (normally at the end of a suspension order). See SUSPENSION ORDER.
Industry:Energy
Insulated wrap attached to a water heater which supplements the insulation contained in the water heater.
Industry:Energy
That portion of a resource that has been actually discovered and that is presently technically and economically extractable. Also, a rock stratum that forms a trap for the accumulation of oil and gas. Also, a natural, subsurface container of fluids.
Industry:Energy
The maximum Btu per hour that can be released by a burner while burning with a stable flame and satisfactory combustion. Also called burner rating.
Industry:Energy
The tool used for cutting external threads, usually at one passage. The essential distinctive feature of a die is its multiple cutting edges, while a chasing or threading tool usually has one, or at most, only a few cutting edges.
Industry:Energy
A formula for calculating gas flow in large diameter pipelines, particularly at relatively high pressures and velocities. Compare WEYMOUTH FORMULA.
Industry:Energy
A point at which the load of a given area is assumed to be concentrated.
Industry:Energy
