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The sand-like materials left over from the separation of uranium from its ore. More than 99 percent of the ore becomes tailings.
Industry:Energy
An advanced co-firing technique using natural gas to reduce pollution from electric power plants.
Industry:Energy
A naturally occurring process caused by the oxidation of coal. It is most common in low-rank coals and is a potential problem in storing and transporting coal for extended periods. Factors involved in spontaneous combustion include the size of the coal (the smaller sizes are more susceptible), the moisture content, and the sulfur content. Heat buildup in stored coal can degrade the quality of coal, cause it to smolder, and lead to a fire.
Industry:Energy
Rock containing uranium mineralization in concentrations that can be mined economically, typically one to four pounds of U3O8 per ton or 0.05 percent to 0.2 percent U3O8.
Industry:Energy
Net capability of main generating units that are unavailable for load for reasons otherthan full-forced outage or scheduled maintenance. Legal restrictions or other causes make these units unavailable.
Industry:Energy
*Deliveries of fuel to an electric plant
*Purchases of fuel
*All revenues received by an exporter for the reported quantity exported
*Also see Received.
Industry:Energy
A market in which natural gas is bought and sold for immediate or very near-term delivery, usually for a period of 30 days or less. The transaction does not imply a continuing arrangement between the buyer and the seller. A spot market is more likely to develop at a location with numerous pipeline interconnections, thus allowing for a large number of buyers and sellers. The Henry Hub in southern Louisiana is the best known spot market for natural gas.
Industry:Energy
The period during which a generating unit, transmission line, or other facility is out of service.
Industry:Energy
