Chemical stability when used in the technical sense in chemistry, means thermodynamic stability of a chemical system. Thermodynamic stability occurs when a system is in its lowest energy state, or chemical equilibrium with its environment.This may be a dynamic equilibrium, where individual atoms or molecules change form, but their overall number in a particular form is conserved.This type of chemical thermodynamic equilibrium will persist indefinitely unless the system is changed.his may be a dynamic equilibrium, where individual atoms or molecules change form, but their overall number in a particular form is conserved. This type of chemical thermodynamic equilibrium will persist indefinitely unless the system is changed.
Rate base (utility) Rate base is the value of property on which a public utility is permitted to earn a specified rate of return, in accordance with rules set by a regulatory agency. In general, the rate base consists of the value of property as used by the utility in providing service.
In entering usage, a residential consumer that lives in a single family home can see how a bill is impacted by consumption that is in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels. The Calculator includes the fixed rate of $26.08 for fiscal year 2016-2017. Cost represents monthly billing cost. Your consumption level can be found in the Water Usage section of your Utility Bill. The fixed rate for single family residential customers is $24.96 per monthly bill (2015-2016 Fiscal Year). The rest of the bill is based on consumption.