| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PROCESS HEAT |
The heat energy taken from steam for the purpose of drying, cooking, etc. |
| PRODUCT |
The result when two factors are multiplied together, i.e., 2 x 3 = 6; 6 is the product. |
| PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION |
Material formed as a result of combustion. |
| PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE |
Syntax, grammar, and symbols or words used to give instructions to a computer. |
| PROPER FRACTION |
A common fraction in which the numerator is a smaller number than the denominator, i.e. ½, 5/6. |
| PROPERTIES |
Characteristics used to assist in describing or identifying substances. |
| PROTON |
A subatomic particle, located in the nucleus of atoms, having a positive electronic charge and a mass of 1. |
| PSYCHROMETER (HYGROMETER) |
A device used to measure humidity by comparing the wet and dry bulb temperatures of the air or space. |
| PSYCHROMETRIC CHART |
A graph that gives the properties of air at various conditions of temperature, enthalpy, and humidity. |
| PSYCHROMETRY |
The science dealing with air mixtures. |
| PULP |
The cellulose material used to produce paper board and other paper products. |
| PULP WASHER |
A device by which the lignin solution or weak black liquor is removed from the pulp. |
| PULVERIZED COAL |
Coal that has been pulverized to a very fine consistency. |
| PUMP DOWN |
In a Refrigeration system, the operation by which the refrigerant in a charged system is pumped into the liquid receiver. |
| PURGING |
In a boiler, the act of blowing air through the furnace to remove any unburned fuel. In refrigeration, the act of blowing out gas from a refrigerant-containing vessel, usually for the purpose of removing non-condensables. |