The flow rate in these systems is 1/8 to 1/5 the rate of most solar water heating systems. The low-flow systems take advantage of stratification in the storage tank and theoretically allows for the use of smaller diameter piping to and from the collector ...

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A type of lamp that produces light from sodium gas contained in a bulb operating at a partial pressure of 0.13 to 1.3 Pascal. The yellow light and large size make them applicable to lighting streets and parking lots.

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The lower or net heat of combustion for a fuel that assumes that all products of combustion are in a gaseous state. (See Net Heating Value below.)

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LP

Low Pressure

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LPG

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

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LPG

Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or a carrier of LPG.

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Low Pressure Turbine

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LR

Lloyd's Register of Shipping (British Class Society)

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LR

Lloyd's Register. British Classification Society

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LR1

(Large Range 1) Vessels 50,000-79,999 DWT

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LR2

Large Range 2) Vessels 80,000-159,000 DWT

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LRL

Lloyd's Register (classification society)

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LS

Limit Service.

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LSA

Liner Shipping Agreements.

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LSC

Liberian Shipping Council

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LSI

Life Saving Index (Coast Guard).

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LSI

Life-Saving Index (Coast Guard)

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Limited Smooth Water Service.

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LT

Local Time

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LT

Long Ton

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