- 行业: Energy
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The American Gas Association represents local energy companies that deliver natural gas throughout the United States.
Formerly the National Transportation & Exchange Association. A group that promotes understanding of the national pipeline grid and is working toward standardisation in the industry.
Industry:Energy
Legislation prohibiting the use of natural gas and oil in new power plants and major fuel-burning installations. Officially repealed in May 1987.
Industry:Energy
The federal law providing jurisdiction by the Federal Government over the transportation of gas which includes transmission and distribution and gathering operations in urban areas. The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Materials Transportation Bureau, enforces the Act. Title 49 of the code of federal regulations, Part 192, contains the regulations issued under this Act. Department of Transportation (DOT) contracts with state regulatory agencies for some aspect of enforcement.
Industry:Energy
The gaseous state of a substance as distinguished from permanent gases. A gaseous fluid may be classified as either a vapour or a gas. If it is near the region of condensation, it is called a vapor. If it is well above the region of condensation, it is called a gas. vapours in general do not follow the ideal gas law, and engineers prefer to use tables and charts based on experimental data when working with vapors. Gases, however, may obey the ideal gas laws over a wide range of temperature and pressure.
Industry:Energy
The stated per unit price for natural gas in a contract between a producer and a purchaser.
Industry:Energy
A device to limit the escape of gas from the vent opening of a regulator in the event of a diaphragm failure, to not more than 1 cubic foot per hour of a gas having a specific gravity of 0.6 at 7 inches water column.
Industry:Energy
A mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen frequently used to produce (synthesize) many chemicals depending on the reacting conditions and catalysts used. Examples are methanol, methane, acetic acid, ammonia, and numerous other chemicals.
Industry:Energy
A term used to designate a fuel gas compatible with natural gas from pipelines. Such a gas can be substituted for methane. With respect to synthetic pipeline gas, a gas that meets the specifications for methane interchangeability.
Industry:Energy
Available heat in electricity; one kilowatt hour equals 3,412.97 Btu.
Industry:Energy
