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kcal
(Kilocalorie): multiple unit of measurement of calories. Equivalent to 1,000 calories.
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kW
(Kilowatt): Unit of measurement equal to 1,000 watts.
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mm
(millimetres): unit of measurement.
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mA
(milliampere): unit of measurement of electric current.
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Pa (Pascal)
: standard SI unit of pressure and tension. This unit is named after Blaise
Pascal, eminent French mathematician, physicist and philosopher.
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Calorific Value
: also known as specific combustion heat. Represents the quantity of
heat released when a certain quantity of fuel is completely burned. Calorific value is
expressed in calories (or kilocalories) per unit of weight of fuel.
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Rated output
:
Electric power consumed by an energy source. Measured in watts.
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Nominal heat output
:
heating capacity, i.e. the heat energy the unit transfers from
energy present in the firewood
– measured for a standard load of firewood over a given
period of time.
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Power output
:
a manufacturer's recommendation from tests on the equipment with
firewood loads within a reasonable operating range. This power output range will present
different firewood consumptions per hour.
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Plumb
: vertically above the installation.
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Efficiency
:
expressed as a percentage of “useful energy” that can be extracted from a
given system, taking into account the
“total energy” of the fuel used.
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Ignition temperature
: temperature above which the fuel can enter into combustion.
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Heat-resistant
: resistant to high temperatures and thermal shock.
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Ceramic glass
: Highly resistant ceramic material produced through controlled
crystallisation of vitreous materials. Used widely in industrial applications.
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W
(Watt): SI unit of power.
