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fossil fuels
fossil fuels Term to describe
coal,
oil, and
natural gas –
fuels that were formed millions of years ago from the fossilized remains of plants or animals. By their very nature, fossil fuels are a non-renewable energy source.
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Fuel system problems: where they occur and how to fix them.
Magazine article from: Trailer Boats; 8/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...problems a boat owner is likely to face are caused by the fuel system. Fuel-system problems can be hard to diagnose, tough to find and difficult to solve. If you are experiencing fuel-system problems, check the fuel filter first. If...
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FUELS TECHNICIANS DIG OUT, KEEP PUMPING
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 2/8/2006; 700+ words
; ...are maintained as carefully as the fuel they carry. Every day, fuels technicians here run a dozen fuel trucks through a 20-step maintenance...jet. Only when the pumping stops do fuels stop owning the fuel. "We always say, 'pilots are pedestrians...
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United Fuel & Energy and SC Fuels to Join Forces.
PR Newswire; 9/17/2007; 700+ words
; - United Fuel to acquire the cardlock operations of SC Fuels - Frank Greinke to...opportunity to merge SC Fuels' experience and success...business with United Fuel's expertise in the...alliance between SC Fuels and United Fuel to benefit both companies...
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FUEL FILTER, CAP & LINES
Magazine article from: Motor; 12/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; Contaminated fuel doesn't seem to be the problem it once was. Additionally, today's fuel tanks are more resistant to corrosion and are designed to keep sediment out of the fuel system. The result is cleaner fuel to the injectors...
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Fuel cells: The future of fuel cells is now
Magazine article from: NFPA Journal; 1/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; Fuel cell technology is on the threshold of widespread commercialization. Although fuel cells would appear to be a new technology, Sir...electricity in 1839. Since the 1960s, NASA has used fuel cells in the Apollo and Space Shuttle missions...
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Fuel For Thought: Dirty fuel can at best be a nuisance and at worst cost you your boat, but regular maintenance can minimize the risk of any surprises.(Boatkeeper)(Adaptation)
Magazine article from: Motorboating; 12/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...Pat Manley; Jim Daly The subject of fuel contamination has many facets, and different...contaminants have different effects. Dirty fuel itself, although undesirable, is not...because the dirt should be removed by your fuel system's primary filter. The danger...
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Fuel card providers must adapt offerings to stave off threat from commercial credit cards.
M2 Presswire; 4/17/2007; 700+ words
; ...PRESSWIRE-17 April 2007-DATAMONITOR: Fuel card providers must adapt offerings to...COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:19042007 London: Fuel card providers are increasingly coming...expenditure reporting plans and even discounts on fuel. These innovations are especially attractive...
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FUELS DIVISION KEEPS EDWARDS' ENGINES RUNNING
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 9/10/2007; 700+ words
; ...process begins when the fuels division estimates the amount of fuel the base needs every...types of jet and diesel fuel arrive, samples of the fuels are tested to make sure...myriad of underground fuel lines to a fuels hydrant system. This...
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Fuel injection systems are prevalent now
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 9/14/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...Suddenly it seems as if most new cars have fuel injection instead of the carburetor, which...beginning of the century. If your car lacks fuel injection, your next new one probably...cars and nearly 70 percent of imports are fuel injected. Fuel injection for gasoline...
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Fuel cells: not pie-in-the-sky or panacea. (Washington Window).
Magazine article from: Mechanical Engineering-CIME; 12/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; You've doubtless heard about fuel cells and how they are being touted as...economy. There are two basic types of fuel cells--transport-related for automobiles...clear as you read on. According to UTC Fuel Cells, a United Technologies company and...
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Fuel Cells
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...chemical energy of fuels directly into electricity...Specifically, they transform fuel (pure hydrogen...hydrogen or other fuels for use in fuel cells, which could...hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels in onboard devices, allowing a fuel-cell vehicle to...
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Fuels, Alternative
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
...ALTERNATIVE FUELS, ALTERNATIVE. The phrase "alternative fuels" is usually used to mean fuels for motor vehicles that are not gasoline. Alternative fuels can also refer to any fuel that is not a fossil fuel. Sometimes the phrase is used inaccurately...
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Fuels and Fuel Chemistry
Book article from: World of Earth Science
Fuels and fuel chemistry A fuel is any compound that has stored...automobiles and such. Smaller fractions are turned into fuel oil (27%), jet fuel (7.4%), and other miscellaneous fuels, while the small fraction (about 10%) is used...
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World Fuel Services Corporation
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
World Fuel Services Corporation 700 S. Royal Poinciana...Except Bulk Stations and Terminals) World Fuel Services Corporation (WFSC) is a leading downstream marketer of aviation and marine fuel products. It markets fuel products, acquired...
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Alternative Fuel and Energy
Book article from: Mathematics
...than gasoline. In a fuel cell vehicle, which...vapor. Since these fuels are available, one...the cleaner cars and fuels are not available...cost. Alternative fuel vehicles are more...caters to alternative fuels. This added effort...purchasing an alternative fuel vehicle. In ...
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