process hot water

noun

Hot water for use in industrial processes.

Meanings

nounprocess hot water (uncountable)
  1. uncountableHot water for use in industrial processes.

    The reduction in process hot water load will have a greater impact on the reciprocating engine configuration.

    2003, Neil Petchers, Combined Heating, Cooling & Power Handbook: Technologies & Applications: An Integrated Approach to Energy Resource Optimisation
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    It has also been found very useful in certain industries that require large amounts of process hot water, hence the interest of Mohawk Paper Mills.

    1982, United States Congress Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Supply, Department of Energy Fiscal Year 1983 Authorization (conservation Programs): Hearing before the […]

    The jacket water and lube oil can be used directly with liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers for process hot water [heating].

    1999, F. William Payne, User's Guide to Natural Gas Technologies
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