Conventional turbine generators are used with the dry steam resources. The steam is used directly, eliminating the need for boilers and boiler fuel that characterizes other steam-power-generating technologies. This technology is limited because dry-steam hydrothermal resources are extremely rare. The Geysers, in California, is the nation's only dry steam field.
Dry tack free
That stage of drying when the paint no longer feels sticky or tacky when lightly touched.
Dry taping
Use of joint tape, using adhesives other than joint compound, for wallboard.
Dry to handle
That stage of drying when a paint film has hardened sufficiently so the object or surface painted may be used without marring.
Dry to recoat
That stage of drying when the next coat can be applied.
Dry to sand
That stage of drying when a paint film can be sanded without the sandpaper sticking or clogging.
Dry wall
Interior covering material, such as gypsum board, hardboard, or plywood, which is applied in large sheets or panels.
Dry-in
(1) The process of installing the underlayment in steep slope roofing; (2) Making a low-slope roof watertight. Does not always mean getting all of the required plies installed.
Dry-pipe sprinkler system
Protection system for fire using air pressure to keep the pipes free of water until the system is activated.
Dry-press brick
Brick made, under high pressure, of clay with a 5 to 7 per cent moisture content.
