Glossary

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The acid Neutralising capacity of a water.

The current-carrying capacity of electric conductor expressed in Amperes.

A measure of oxygen consumed in the oxidation of organic and inorganic materials in wastewater (expressed in ppm).

Removal of a portion of water in either boiler or cooling towers to reduce concentration of dissolved and suspended solids.

Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion.

A BLEVE happens when a liquid that is above its atmospheric boiling point is suddenly released from its containment. The liquid quickly turns into vapor and releases a significant energy. If the liquid is flammable, this can also cause a fireball. BLEVEs often happen when fire heats the containment in which the liquid stored, but the liquid does not always have to be flammable for a BLEVE to occur.

A method of reducing corrosion of metals by making it the cathode (in a conducting medium) by means of impressed current or galvanic DC current.

Corrosion that occurs in boilers, Identified by its characteristics of causing cracks along the grain boundaries. This occurs when highly stressed metal comes in contact with concentrated boiler water. 

Empirical index used to predict tendency of cooling water to form scale

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The LSI tells us how saturation our water is with   level of  calcium carbonate (CaCO3). 

Describes the energy content of any fuel, typically on a very large scale.

Energy equivalent to energy released by burning one ton (1000 Kg) crude oil

1 Toe = 39.7 MMBTU