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  Town gas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prior to the development of natural gas supplies and transmission in the United States during 1940s and 1950s, virtually all fuel and lighting gas was manufactured, and the byproduct coal tars were at some times an important chemical feedstock for the chemical industries.
Because blue water gas lacked illuminants it would not burn with a luminous flame in a simple fishtail gas jet as existing prior to the discovery of the Welsbach mantle in the 1890s.
The process of manufacturing gas usually produced a number of by-products that contaminated the soil and groundwater in and around the manufacturing plant, so many former town gas plants are a serious environmental concern, and cleanup and remediation costs are often high.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coal-gas   (2385 words)

  
 Gas Water Heating-Sustainable Building Sourcebook
Gas water heating for domestic hot water can be engineered to provide space heating as well as water heating.
Water heaters are rated by their input (in BTUH).
Thus, the water heater is selected by dividing the air handler/coil heating capacity by the recovery efficiency of the water heater.
www.greenbuilder.com /sourcebook/GasWaterHeat.html   (850 words)

  
 water gas on Encyclopedia.com
The gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with very small amounts of other gases, e.g., carbon dioxide, and is almost entirely combustible as a result.
Water gas is so named because of the use of water (steam) in its preparation.
Fitch Affirms Albany, Georgia and Water, Gas and Light Commission Revs at 'A-'.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/w1/watergas.asp   (546 words)

  
 USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Water is so common that most of us, most of the time pay little attention to it even though without it life as we know it would not exist.
Water, as it turns out, is one of the main sources of the energy needed to run the Earth's weather machine.
Water is special because it's the only substance that can exist in all three phases at Earth's ordinary temperatures, and it's common to have all three phases together at the same time.
www.usatoday.com /weather/wwatphse.htm   (463 words)

  
 collectinggasoverwater
When you collect a gas over water, you fill a test tube with water and invert it under the water so that the entire tube stays filled with water when it is held upright.
If the gas level inside the test tube is more than the level of the water in the container, then the pressure inside the test tube is greater than atmosphereic pressure.
The vapor pressure of water increases as the temperature of the water increases.
www.chem.iastate.edu /group/Greenbowe/sections/projectfolder/collectinggasoverwater.htm   (320 words)

  
 AGU Web Site: Water Vapor in the Climate System. A Special Report.
Water vapor is water in the gaseous phase.
Water vapor is constantly cycling through the atmosphere, evaporating from the surface, condensing to form clouds blown by the winds, and subsequently returning to the Earth as precipitation.
As is shown in Figure 3, almost all water vapor in the atmosphere originates at the surface of the Earth, where water evaporates from the ocean and the continents owing to the Sun's radiation, and is transpired by plants and respired by animals into the atmosphere.
www.agu.org /sci_soc/mockler.html   (4752 words)

  
 Elecrtic tankless water heater vs Gas tankless water heaters
They heat water entirely on demand; their peak electricity needs are substantial even though their total energy consumption is much lower than traditional tank-type water heaters.
Gas tankless water heaters are often well suited for installations in remote cabins etc. where electrical power is generally limited to a generator as they can be supplied with propane power.
Gas water heaters of all types contribute to greenhouse gases (although electric units could too if the electricity is generated by the power utility through the burning of fossil fuels).
www.abouttanklesswaterheaters.com /evsg.htm   (756 words)

  
 Gas water heaters hot water heaters propane residential commercial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
There is a 5:1 gas flow ratio controlled by a magnetic field actuating movement of a poppet in and out of a fixed orifice.
Two thermistors; one senses water temperature midway through the heat exchanger (mounted in stainless probe with compression fitting on the heat exchanger), and one senses outlet water temperature, (mounted to hot water outlet on heat exchanger).
The water temperature is then monitored by the thermistors midway and at the outlet of the heat exchanger to make any minor corrections in gas flow.
www.wentechonline.com /boosterheaters/precisiontemp/PT56specs.html   (676 words)

  
 Top-Rated Water Heaters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Solar water heaters are much less common than they were during the 1970s and early 1980s when they were supported by tax credits, but the units available today tend to be considerably less expensive and more reliable.
Demand water heaters should be sized according to the required gallons per minute (gpm) flow rate and temperature rise required for your largest expected hot water fixture (usually a shower).With solar water heaters, you should discuss your requirements carefully with the solar water heating salesperson.
With conventional gas- and oil-fired water heaters, you need to be careful not to restrict the air inlet(s) at the bottom or the draft hood at the top.
www.aceee.org /consumerguide/topwater.htm   (2089 words)

  
 Lake and Water Word Glossary - P   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Water is passed over the packing material in a countercurrent fashion, i.e., in a direction opposite to the passage of the air, and the air contaminants are then absorbed into the liquid.
However, with respect to water extraction and movement, it is not just the total magnitude of porosity that is important, but the size of the voids and the extent to which they are interconnected, as the pores in a formation may be open, or interconnected, or closed and isolated.
Flowing water rotates the cups around the pin in a horizontal plane, and acoustical or electrical devices register the number of revolutions, from which the velocity of the water can be computed.
www.nalms.org /glossary/lkword_p.htm   (15545 words)

  
 What is Water?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Pure liquid water is free of salt, rocks, soil, and garbage.
Water in the liquid state may change to water in the gaseous state.
The changes from a solid to a liquid to a gas or from a gas to a liquid to a solid are called a phase changes.
www.nyu.edu /pages/mathmol/textbook/slg.html   (369 words)

  
 Water Heating: Gas-Fired Tank Water Heaters (Wisconsin Public Service Corporation)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Another reason is that tank water heaters of 100 gallons or less are mass produced and are less expensive than most other types of water heaters.
But if gas is available and the water heater is in a location where a gas vent can be installed, a gas-fired tank water heater will likely be the least expensive to own and operate.
Instead, they are rated for "thermal efficiency"—the portion of input gas energy that goes toward heating the water that is drawn from the tank.
www.wisconsinpublicservice.com /business/eba_41.asp   (1269 words)

  
 Tankless Water Heaters - On Demand Hot Water Heater - Gas
Powerfull Tankless Water Heaters For A New Mellenium
Tankless water heaters, also known as on demand water heaters or instantaneous have been around for decades, but have had limited market penetration in the United States.
These include computer modulated gas valves, electronic temperature sensor, electronic water flow sensor, electronic ignition (no pilot burner), computerized safety devices and even pipe heaters to protect the unit when the temperature is near freezing.
www.mytanklesswaterheaters.com   (325 words)

  
 Water Heaters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Gas water heaters have energy factors between 0.5 to around 0.7.
However, new gas water heaters boast more efficient combustion than older ones, meaning that less heat escapes up the flue, and less gas is needed to heat the water.
Tankless water heaters are compact in size and virtually eliminate standby losses - energy wasted when hot water cools down in long pipes or while it's sitting in the storage tank.
www.consumerenergycenter.org /homeandwork/homes/inside/appliances/waterheaters.html   (2048 words)

  
 Gas Water Heater from Suburban on Sale
The Suburban Gas Water Heaters are known for their porcelain-lined steel tank and foam insulation that provides for long life.
Heated water corrodes most metals, but the porcelain-lined steel tank features a replaceable anode rod that absorbs the destructive, corrosive action of heated water, ensuring that the entire system lasts longer.
This is an LP gas or 110 volt electric unit with direct spark ignition.
www.pplmotorhomes.com /parts/rv-water-heaters/gas-water-heater.htm   (505 words)

  
 FEMP Energy-Efficient Products: How to Buy an Energy-Efficient Gas Water Heater   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Future gas price trends and a discount rate of 3.0% are based on Federal guidelines (effective from April, 2004 to March, 2005).
Other efficient options include indirect water heaters, which are connected to a home's boiler or integrated systems, which are large water heaters that also provide space heating.
Dishwashers require the hottest water of all household uses, typically 135°F. However, these devices are usually equipped with booster heaters to increase water temperature by 15° to 20°F. Setting the water heater at 120°F and turning the dishwasher's booster on should provide sufficient hot water.
www.eere.energy.gov /femp/technologies/eep_gas_waterheaters.cfm   (795 words)

  
 Gas Tankless Hot Water Heater - Bosch AquaStar Instant On Demand Propane LP or Natural Gas Hot Water Heaters! 125 ...
Choose either an on demand propane water heater or natural gas water heater in five different models to fill almost any need or single use application.
The Aquastar 125HX is the first tankless natural gas water heater to use this technology for pilot ignition.
This instantaneous propane water heater or natural gas water heater is available in natural gas or propane (LP).
www.houseneeds.com /shop/HeatingProducts/WaterHeating/AquaStar1/AquaStar125.htm   (796 words)

  
 Water & Gas: An American pricing paradox | csmonitor.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Water is particularly popular in this town, since it's home to Poland Spring, the best-selling bottled spring water in the United States.
The price of bottled water varies depending on the brand and outlet, but a liter (a bit more than a quart, and a more common purchase than a one-gallon jug) is often priced at well over a dollar.
Water appeals to consumers now partly because many care more about nutrition and hydration and living a healthy lifestyle.
www.csmonitor.com /2002/0805/p11s02-wmcn.html   (1696 words)

  
 International Finance Corporation - Water & Gas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The project, which is IFC's first investment in Chile's water and sanitation sector, is to finance the expansion of the sewerage network and the construction and commissioning of wastewater treatment infrastructure.
The project will help Xinao develop gas distribution infrastructure and gas utilization in cities in northern and eastern China, where the growth in gas consumption is expected to be the highest.
Triple A is using the proceeds to extend water and sewerage services to the southwest part of Barranquilla, the poorest part of the city.
www.ifc.org /ifcext/infrastructure.nsf/Content/WaterGas   (493 words)

  
 Water Works, Gas & Sewer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
All water and gas meters are read between the 15th and 25th day each month.
Your meter will be read and water and / or gas cut off on the day specified by you and a FINAL BILL will be sent to you at your forwarding address at the time of the next billing.
The customer shall be liable and shall pay for all gas and / or water passing through the meter until it is turned off.
www.jacksonville-al.org /water_gas_sewar.html   (833 words)

  
 Noritz: #1 Manufacturer of Tankless Water Heaters
Noritz offers a full line of tankless gas water heaters for any residential application including indoor or outdoor mounted designs as well as high-capacity, heavy-duty residential models.
Noritz tankless gas water heaters are designed and manufactured for high efficiency - something we stress at Noritz.
Noritz tankless gas water heaters provide an endless supply of hot water on demand; only heating the hot water that is needed.
www.noritz.com   (311 words)

  
 Arkansas Public Service Commission
Also, the Commission does not regulate any Class C or lower water and sewer companies (less than $149,999 per year in water or sewer revenues) or property owners' associations whose facilities are enjoyed only by members of that association or residents of the community governed by that association.
The inspections ensure that gas operators are in compliance with the Arkansas Gas Pipeline Code.
Tariffs are the rates, riders, rules, and terms and conditions of service approved by the Commission for each jurisdictional gas and water utility.
www.arkansas.gov /psc/g_w.htm   (283 words)

  
 Peoples Gas - Florida's Largest Natural Gas Provider
Now you can have an endless supply of hot water in your home or business with a water heater that is about the size of a briefcase.
Tankless water heaters can be installed inside or outside of your home or business, or they can be installed in a recessed box or directly mounted onto the outside wall.
In addition there are tips on natural gas and gas safety, how to weather storm season with natural gas appliances, and an online newsroom for all the latest information on Peoples Gas.
www.peoplesgas.com /peoplesgas.cfm   (378 words)

  
 Gas and Electric Tankless Water Heaters by AquaStar, Bosch, PowerStar, Ariston and Powerstream : Globaltowne
GlobalTowne is your source for natural gas, propane and electric tankless and point-of-use water heaters by Bosch AquaStar, Ariston, PowerStar and Powerstream.
Paulin gas lights are sleek and decorative and they run on either propane, butane or natural gas.
Paulin indoor gas heaters are great for emergencies, garages, tents, campers (RVs) hunting blinds, ice fishing shanties and enclosed porches.
www.globaltowne.com   (604 words)

  
 Water - Gas Heater Water
From Broilmaster gas grills to tankless gas water heaters Fine's Gas Appliance stocks all you gas appliance needs.
The regeneration gas is typically heated in an indirect heater.
33 B `The old-style gas water heaters should be equipped with air vent to the
www.qnrwater.com /gasheaterwater   (177 words)

  
 Running an Automobile on Hydrogen Using Water, by Drunvalo
The gas that results from this process is pure hydrogen, a fuel that burns without the need for external oxygen — and gives off no pollution whatsoever.
Like pure hydrogen, it is made from water, i.e., hydrogen and oxygen, but it burns in the combustion engine so that, depending on the setup, it may actually release oxygen into the atmosphere.
The company found that in the type of specialized electrolysis they have invented, the Brown's gas and the water are mixed together.
www.spiritofmaat.com /archive/watercar/h20car2.htm   (1797 words)

  
 3 Utilities Puzzle: Water, Gas, Electricity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
I have received an extraordinary number of letters respecting the ancient puzzle that I have called "Water, Gas and Electricity".
It is much older than electric lighting, or even gas, but the new dress brings it up to date.
The puzzle is to lay on water, gas, and electricity, from W, G and E, to each of the three houses, A, B and C, without any pipe crossing another.
www.cut-the-knot.org /do_you_know/3Utilities.shtml   (1380 words)

  
 Raufoss Water & Gas AS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Raufoss W and G has established a comprehensive distribution network of daughter companies, agents and independent distributors, and is currently represented in 25 European countries.
Raufoss is the European market leader for this type of water and gas distribution couplings and over 80 million couplings have been supplied.
The Raufoss Water and Gas business concept is to generate value, through the development and supply of environmental friendly products of high quality, which meet all customer requirements related to water, sewage and gas distribution networks.
www.raufoss.com /isiflo   (255 words)

  
 Robertson Geologging Limited
RG offers water and gas sampler probes in a range of popular sizes.
At the desired depth, the motor is activated under surface control, closing the valves to seal the chamber and contents for retrieval.
RG gas samplers are designed to retrieve uncontaminated samples of well fluids comprising or containing gas, whilst maintaining the original well pressures.
www.geologging.com /english/products/probes/water_gas_sampler.htm   (227 words)

  
 Puget Sound Energy
A gas water heater with a 0.62 or higher Energy Factor, capacity of 20-100 gallons of storage and a maximum input of 75,000 BTU/Hour must be purchased and installed in PSE’s natural gas service area.
Rebated water heaters can be used in new construction, new applications or in existing homes as the replacement of an existing gas, propane, or electric water heater.
Visit our water heater ways to save page to learn more about energy efficient gas water heaters and to see how much you can save.
www.pse.com /yourhome/rebates/gaswaterheater.html   (502 words)

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