(UFL) - the concentration of hydrocarbon gas in air above which there is insufficient air to support or propagate combustion. Also known as the UEL or Upper Explosive Limit. In layman's terms the air is to rich to ignite.
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AIR COOLER
A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.
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BUBBLE POINT
The differential gas pressure at which the first steady stream of gas bubbles is emitted from a wetted filter element under specified test conditions.
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AIR INFILTRATION
The leakage of air into a room through cracks in doors, windows, and other openings.
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ARC
A flash, caused by an electric current ionizing a gas or vapor.
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CLEAN ROOM
A facility or enclosure in which air content and other conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and pressure) are controlled and maintained at a specific level by special facilities and operating processes and by trained personnel.
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BEARING
A support or guide by means of which a moving part such as a shaft or axle is positioned with respect to the other parts of a mechanism.
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OUTDOOR AIR
Air taken from outdoors and, therefore, not previously circulated through the system.
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SPREAD
The divergence of the air stream in a horizontal or vertical plane after it leaves the outlet.
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AIR
A substance containing by volume approximately 78 - 79% nitrogen; 20.95% oxygen, 0.94% argon, traces of carbon dioxide, helium, etc.
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ACTIVATED CARBON
Is a specially processed carbon, used as a filter drier. Commonly used to clean air.
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