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Laminar Flow
Laminar Flow: Smooth fluid flow that has a parabolic flow profile with no mixing between streamlines.
April 25, 2022
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April 25, 2022
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Linearity
Linearity: Ability of a measuring instrument to provide an indication of having a linear relationship with a defined quantity other than an influence quantity. [IEC 60050-300] Note: The method of expression of lack of linearity is different for different kinds of instruments and is established in each particular instance.
April 25, 2022
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Load
A load in electrical terms is the power consumed by a device or a circuit. A load is also used to describe the total of all electricity consumers in a power system.
April 25, 2022
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Load Management
Controlling loads in a utility system to limit peak demand, reduce costs, improve load factor, or in some other way improve the stability and reliability of electrical power distribution
April 25, 2022
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Long-Term Span Drift
Long-Term Span Drift: The amount of change of a measured reading with 90% of full-scale range pressure applied and constant ambient conditions over a given period of time which is typically quoted as an annual figure. [IEC 61298-2]
April 25, 2022
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Long-Term Zero Drift
Long-Term Zero Drift: The amount of change of a measured reading with zero pressure applied and constant ambient conditions over a given period of time which is typically quoted as an annual figure.
April 25, 2022
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Loop Flow
Inadvertent transmission of power through an unnecessary diversion in the transmission network. It is undesirable because it serves no purpose and incurs losses.
April 25, 2022
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Low-Pressure Steam
Low-Pressure Steam: As defined by ASME, steam under 15 psi pressure.