A boiler in which electric heating means serve as the source of energy.
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SEEBECK EFFECT
When two different adjacent metals are heated, an electric current is generated between the metals.
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ABMA
American Boiler Manufacturers Association.
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ALKALINE BOIL-OUT
Employed to remove oil and grease deposits from heating surfaces.
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ANNEAL
To soften by heating and allowing to cool slowly.
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DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
A measure of the ability of an insulating material to withstand electric stress (voltage) without failure. Fluids with high dielectric strength (usually expressed in volts or kilovolts) are good electrical insulators. (ASTM Designation D 877.)
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AMMETER
An instrument for measuring the magnitude of electric current flow.
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ARC
A flash, caused by an electric current ionizing a gas or vapor.
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RETURN-STEAM CONDENSATE
That steam produced by a boiler which returns to the boiler after it has condensed.
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ASME SECTION VII SUBSECTION C6
Operation of boiler auxiliaries.
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ASME PART PEB SECTION I
Requirements for electric boilers.
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