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Glossary of Power Engineering Terms

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ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

Electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths between that of violet light and x-rays.

UNDERFEED STOKER

A coal firing system that introduces the coal under the fire.

UNIT HEATER

A heater with electric resistance, steam, or hot water heating elements to heat the air. Natural or forced draft units are designed for wall mounting.

UNLIKE FRACTIONS

Fractions which do not have the same denominator, i.e. 1/2 and 1/3

UNLOADER

A device in a compressor for equalizing high and low side pressures when the compressor stops and for a brief period after it starts in order to decrease the starting load on the motor.

UPFEED SYSTEM

A system in which domestic water supply enters the building in the basement and travels through horizontal pipes.

UPTAKE

The connection between the boiler and the stack.

URANIUM

An element of nature, symbol U, atomic number 92, used in the production of fuel rods for nuclear fission.

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