unit of heat

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u·nit of heat

1. calorie (gram calorie; kilocalorie);

2. Synonym(s): British thermal unit

3. Synonym(s): joule

Joule,

James P., English physicist, 1818-1889.

joule - Synonym(s): unit of heat

Joule equivalent - the dynamic equivalent of heat.

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Open competition: conclusion of the contract to realize the full range of works (development of technical design, procurement and supply of materials and equipment, installation and commissioning of the provision of a complete set of as-built documentation) on the device unit of heat energy metering with 6-pin (2 of them are commercial and 4 for internal use ), released in the water heating system from the boiler house of teplosnab 2010.

Conclusion Of The Contract To Realize The Full Range Of Works On The Device Unit Of Heat Energy Metering With 6-pin Released In The Water Heating System From The Boiler House Of Teplosnab 2010