water energy
1Water vapor — Water in a vaporous form, especially when below boiling temperature and diffused (e.g., in the atmosphere). U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
2Water conservation — refers to reducing the use of water.The goals of water conservation efforts include: * Sustainability To ensure availability for future generations, the withdrawal of fresh water from an ecosystem should not exceed its natural replacement rate. * …
3Water efficiency — can be defined as *1) the accomplishment of a function, task, process, or result with the minimal amount of water feasible; *2) an indicator of the relationship between the amount of water required for a particular purpose and the amount of water …
4Energy Factor — (EF) The measure of overall efficiency for a variety of appliances. For water heaters, the energy factor is based on three factors: 1) the recovery efficiency, or how efficiently the heat from the energy source is transferred to the water; 2)… …
5Water pollution abatement equipment — Equipment used to reduce or eliminate water borne pollutants, including chlorine, phosphates, acids, bases, hydrocarbons, sewage, and other pollutants. Examples of water pollution abatement structures and equipment include those used to treat… …
6Water heated in furnace — Some furnaces provide hot water as well as heat the home. The water is heated by a coil that is part of the furnace. There is no separate hot water tank. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
7Water heater — An automatically controlled, thermally insulated vessel designed for heating water and storing heated water at temperatures less than 180 degrees Fahrenheit. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary *** An …
8Water bed heater — An appliance that uses an electric resistance coil to maintain the temperature of the water in a water bed at a comfortable level. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
9Water conditions — The status of the water supply and associated water in pondage and reservoirs at hydroelectric plants. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
10Water heating DSM programs — These are demand side management (DSM) programs designed to promote increased efficiency in water heating, including water heater insulation wraps. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
