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A system in which a working fluid is used over and over without introduction of new fluid, as in a hydronic heating system or mechanical refrigeration system.
Industry:Energy
A system in which a secondary fluid absorbs the refrigerant, releasing heat, then releases the refrigerant and reabsorbs the heat. Ammonia or water is used as the vapor in commercial absorption cycle systems, and water or lithium bromide is the absorber.
Industry:Energy
A survey that shows how much energy you use in your house or apartment. It will help you find ways to use less energy.
Industry:Energy
A study of the transformation of energy from one form to another, and its practical application. (see Law(s) of Thermodynamics above).
Industry:Energy
A structure used to cool power plant water; water is pumped to the top of the tubular tower and sprayed out into the center, and is cooled by evaporation as it falls, and then is either recycled within the plant or is discharged.
Industry:Energy
A structure for impeding and controlling the flow of water in a water course, and which increases the water elevation to create the hydraulic head. The reservoir creates, in effect, stored energy.
Industry:Energy
