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Effluent.
Stream flowing; discharge.
EFSO.
Emergency fuel shut-off.
Electrode. Electric conductor through which an electric
current enters or leaves an electrolyte.
Electrolysis. Chemical change, especially decomposition,
produced in an electrolyte by an electric current.
Electrolyte. A substance capable of forming solutions with
other substances which produce ions and thereby permit the
flow of electric currents.
Electrical Block Valve. A diaphragm control valve which is
operated by an electric solenoid valve on the trim.
Electrical Conductor. A substance which permits the flow of
electric currents without permanent physical or chemical
change; copper, aluminum.
EMAT.
Electromagnetic acoustic transducer.
Emulsion. A suspension of small globules of one liquid in a
second liquid with which the first will not mix.
EPDM.
Ethylene-propylene terpolymer.
Epoxy Coating. A coating of thermosetting resins having
strong adhesion to the parent structure, toughness, and high
corrosion and chemical resistance, also used as an adhesive.
EPU.
Emergency power unit.
Explosive Limits - (Upper and Lower). Limits of percentage
composition of mixtures of combustible vapors and air which
are capable of producing an explosion or combustion when
ignited; also flammable limit.
Explosion-proof. Classification of electrical enclosures for
use in hazardous areas designed to prevent the passage of
internal arcs, sparks or flames.
FAS.
Fuel Automated System.
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