coal mining — Coal was very important in the economic development of Britain. It was used as fuel in the factories built during the Industrial Revolution and continued to be important until the 1980s. The main coalfields are in north east England, the north… … Universalium
coal utilization — Introduction combustion of coal or its conversion into useful solid, gaseous, and liquid products. By far the most important use of coal is in combustion, mainly to provide heat to the boilers of electric power plants. Metallurgical coke… … Universalium
Coal grade — This classification refers to coal quality and use. • Briquettes are made from compressed coal dust, with or without a binding agent such as asphalt. • Cleaned coal or prepared coal has been processed to reduce the amount of impurities… … Energy terms
Coal combustion products — (CCPs) (also called coal combustion wastes (CCW)) are categorized in four groups, each based on physical and chemical forms derived from coal combustion methods and emission controls: Fly ash is captured after coal combustion by filters (bag… … Wikipedia
Coal torpedo — A coal torpedo. This example was prepared as a model, with a partial coal dust coating and the plug left out. It was found in Jefferson Davis office by Union General Edward Ripley when Union forces captured Richmond in April 1865. The coal… … Wikipedia
coal — coalless, adj. /kohl/, n. 1. a black or dark brown combustible mineral substance consisting of carbonized vegetable matter, used as a fuel. Cf. anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite. 2. a piece of glowing, charred, or burned wood or other… … Universalium
coal oil — noun a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters • Syn: ↑kerosene, ↑kerosine, ↑lamp oil • Hypernyms: ↑fuel, ↑hydrocarbon • Hyponyms: ↑paraffin, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
coal gas — noun The poisonous gas, used domestically for cooking etc and formerly for lighting, prepared by heating coal with steam; it is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide; synthesis gas or town gas … Wiktionary
coal-tar saturated felt — ruberoidas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Ruloninė hidroizoliacinė medžiaga iš specialaus kartono, įmirkyto naftos bitumu ir apibarstyto smulkiagrūde mineraline medžiaga. atitikmenys: angl. asphalt sheet; asphalt(ed) felt; asphaltic felt;… … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
prepared-roofing paper — ruberoidas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Ruloninė hidroizoliacinė medžiaga iš specialaus kartono, įmirkyto naftos bitumu ir apibarstyto smulkiagrūde mineraline medžiaga. atitikmenys: angl. asphalt sheet; asphalt(ed) felt; asphaltic felt;… … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas