fuel usage

collocation in English

meaningsoffuelandusage

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fuel
noun
uk
/ˈfjuː.əl/us
/ˈfjuː.əl/
a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by ...
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usage
noun
uk
/ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/us
/ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/
the way a particular word in a language, or a language in general, ...
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(Definition offuelandusagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffuel usage

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The last two columns compare thefuelusagein an optimal solution and the minimumfuelusagein the linear relaxation of the problem instance.
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Alternative energy sources should be used to minimize fossilfuelusage.
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There are many things which determine the pattern offuelusage—technical considerations, consumers' preferences of many different kinds, and the question of price.
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Users of electricity can make a great contribution if they will look at theirfuelusageover the year as a whole.
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So there is alreadyfuelusagefor these operations.
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But it is not possible to say by how much since so many factors affectfuelusage.
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Here again they are working on improved efficiency processes for the conversion using enzymes instead of chemical conversion, leading to savings infuelusageand processing time.
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A tunnel will help in reducing the travel time by 3 hours, reduce thefuelusageand increase the productivity of the industries around.
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Maren uses simulation and optimization to deliver suggestions on how to improve the operation of the vessel to minimizefuelusage.
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Thisfuelusagebreaks down as such: 82% jet fuel, 16% facility management and 2% ground vehicle/equipment.
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Their cookstoves reducefuelusage, in this case charcoal, by about 40% over traditional methods of cooking.
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The standard is intended to double the amount of renewablefuelusageby 2012.
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During low-flow situations, the hybrid behaves like a tank-type heater by having minimum fixedfuelusageand thermostat activation.
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Although equipped with some storage capacity, the small volume minimizes standbyfuelusage.
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Consequently, varying shipping rates based on documentedfuelusagerates can allow a shipper to bid more aggressively.
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Their limitations arefuelusage, engine wear, and cycles of the control valves.
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Four of the 32 fuel assemblies were replaced and the remaining units rearranged to even outfuelusage.
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Fuelusage(by weight) is about fifty percent greater than a butane/propane stove.
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Some of the environmental effects that have been associated with meat production are pollution through fossilfuelusage, and water and land consumption.
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As a result most forms of transport from cars to airlines are cutting down onfuelusage, thus affecting the economy.
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