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18. Glossary
Ampere (A):
SI unit of measurement of electric current
bar:
unit of pressure equal to exactly 100,000 Pa. This pressure is very close to standard
atmospheric pressure.
cal
(Calorie): equal to the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of one
gram of water by one degree centigrade.
cm
(centimetres): unit of measurement.
CO
(carbon monoxide): Lightly flammable, colourless, odourless and very dangerous
gas, due to its toxicity.
CO
2
(carbon dioxide): Gas needed by plants for photosynthesis on the one hand, and
emitted into the atmosphere on the other, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
Combustion:
a process that releases energy. Combustion is basically a chemical
reaction that requires three items in order to take place: fuel, oxidant and ignition
temperature.
Oxidiser:
chemical substance that feeds combustion (essentially oxygen) and is
essential for it to take place.
Fuel:
anything that can undergo combustion, in this case wood.
Creosote:
chemical compound created by combustion. This compound is sometimes
deposited on the glass and flue of an insert fire.
Circuit breaker:
Electromechanical device that protects a given electrical appliance.
Energy efficiency:
capacity to generate large quantities of heat with the least amount of
energy possible, causing the least environmental impact and reducing the energy
budget.
CO emissions:
emission of carbon monoxide gas into the atmosphere.
CO emissions (13% O
2
)
: carbon monoxide content corrected for 13% of O
2
.
Differential switch:
protects people and property against grounding failures, preventing
electric shocks and fires.
kcal
(Kilocalorie): multiple unit of measurement of calories. Equivalent to 1,000 calories.
kW
(Kilowatt): unit of measurement equal to 1,000 watts.
mm
(millimetres): unit of measurement.
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