| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |