The process of changing regulatory policies and laws to increase competition among suppliers of commodities and service. The process of deregulating the electric power industry was initiated by the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
Dereliction
Intentional property abandonment or desertion. Alternately, the recovering of land from the water as the sea withdraws below the usual water line.
Derivative title
Transfer of title based on a preceding title transfer. A derivative conveyance increases, moderates, renews, or transfers the stake created by the original conveyance.
Derived demand
Secondary demand that is created because of a primary agent or facility, such as an office building creating a need for a coffee shop.
Derrick
(1) Large apparatus used for lifting and moving heavy objects. (2) A tall, A-framed structure used for supporting drilling machinery. (3) Crane with a boom or jib.
Desanco fitting
A type of compression adapter that connects tubular brass fittings to pvc pipe.
Desiccant
A material used to desiccate (dry) or dehumidify air.
Desiccant cooling
To condition/cool air by dessication.
Desiccation
The process of removing moisture; involves evaporation.
Design conditions
Cooling loads vary with inside and outside conditions. A set of conditions specific to the local climate are necessary to calculate the expected cooling load for a home. Inside conditions of 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 50% relative humidity are usually recommended as a guideline. Outside conditions are selected for the 2.5% design point.
