Glossary of Terms

Acronyms used in 'Green Engineering'

BAU: Business as Usual
BLS: Baseline Study
CDM: Clean Development Mechanism
CDM EB: Clean Development Mechanism Executive Board
CER: Certified Emission Reduction
CO2e: Carbon dioxide equivalent
DEAT: Department of Agricultural Affairs and Tourism - South Africa
DME: Department of Minerals and Energy - South Africa
DNA: Designated National Authority
DOE: Designated Operational Entity
DWAF: Department of Water Affairs and Forestry - South Africa
DWEA: Department of Water and Environmental Affairs - South Africa
EIA: Environmental Impact Assessment
ERPA: Emission Reductions Purchase Agreement
ESR: Environmental Scoping Report
GHG: Green House Gas
LFG: Landfill Gas
NERSA: National Energy Regulator of South Africa
O&M:  Operating and Maintenance
PDD: Project Design Document
PIN: Project Identification Note
PPA: Power Purchase Agreement
RE: Renewable Energy
ROD: Record of Decision
UNFCCC: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Units of measurement used
 
kW: Kilowatt
kWh: Kilowatt Hour
mw: cubic metres
mw/hr: cubic metres per hour
Nmw/hr: Normal cubic metres per hour (adjusted to Normal temperature and pressure)
MW: Megawatt
MWe: Megawatt electrical power

 
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