Slight declines in natural gas consumption in the electric power sector are expected as natural gas prices rise. EIA expects a 0.1 Bcf/d (0.3%) reduction in consumption of natural gas for power generation in 2016 and a 1.4% decrease in 2017.
Engineering drawing. An engineering drawing, a type of technical drawing, is used to fully and clearly define requirements for engineered items. Engineering drawing produces engineering drawings. More than merely the drawing of pictures, it is also a languageâa graphical language that communicates ideas and information from one mind to another.
Verb. ( 1 mathematics, computing) To smooth (a curve or surface) by means of a spline. ( 2 engineering) To fit with a spline. 1965 August, Popular Science, volume 187, number 2, page 133: Machining a straight spline with a lathe. Sometimes the task of splining a shaft comes up during a repair. Instead of sending out the job, use this setup to mill the splines on a lathe.