Energy terms . 2014.
Electric heating — is any process in which electrical energy is converted to heat. Common applications include heating of buildings, cooking, and industrial processes. An electric heater is an electrical appliance that converts electrical energy into heat. The… … Wikipedia
Electric baseboard — An individual space heater with electric resistance coils mounted behind shallow panels along baseboards. Electric baseboards rely on passive convection to distribute heated air to the space. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information… … Energy terms
Electric Furnace — An air heater in which air is blown over electric resistance heating coils … Energy terms
Resistance wire — is electrical wire used for its resistance. It is routinely used at high temperatures, so normally also has high melting point.Resistance wire is usually used for high power resistors and heating elements, which produce heat used in electric… … Wikipedia
Electric power — is defined as the rate at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit. The SI unit of power is the watt.When electric current flows in a circuit, it can transfer energy to do mechanical or thermodynamic work. Devices convert… … Wikipedia
Electric arc furnace — An electric arc furnace (EAF) is a furnace that heats charged material by means of an electric arc. Arc furnaces range in size from small units of approximately one ton capacity (used in foundries for producing cast iron products) up to about 400 … Wikipedia
Baseboard heater — As a type of heating equipment, a system in which either electric resistance coils or finned tubes carrying steam or hot water are mounted behind shallow panels along baseboards. Baseboards rely on passive convection to distribute heated air in … Energy terms
Water bed heater — An appliance that uses an electric resistance coil to maintain the temperature of the water in a water bed at a comfortable level. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary … Energy terms
Oil heater — A typical oil heater An oil heater, also often known as a column heater, is a common form of convection heater used in domestic heating. Although filled with oil, it is electrically heated and does not involve burning any oil fuel, such as… … Wikipedia
Water heating — is a thermodynamic process using an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water are for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, both hot water and water heated to steam have… … Wikipedia
