05.07.2009

Used in public transportation, mostly private cars. Toxic flammable liquid derived mainly from coal tar. It is the simplest aromatic compound, an industrial solvent which is being replaced where possible by other compounds since it is carcinogenic. Limits for exposure at work are imposed in many countries due to concern over the incidence of leukemia. Most motor spirit specifications now put a maximum benzene content of 5%. It is the basis for all other aromatic organic molecules, for all are derived by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms by more complex groups

American engineering, construction and project management company with work experience on some of the largest global construction projects. Bechtel works often on hundreds of projects worldwide including large energy projects such as refineries, power stations, gas field development, LNG projects, etc.

Synthetic gas produced by dissolving coal in a bath of molten iron. The process was developed by Applied Technology, Inc. Synthetic gas may be used as a substitute for natural gas in industrial and home uses

The angular distance between true south and the point on the horizon directly below the sun. Typically used as an input for opaque surfaces and windows in computer programs for calculating the energy performance of buildings

The lowest temperature at which a gas (such as LNG) will ignite after an extended time of exposure (a few minutes)

Graphic computer program