hot well

The term "hot well" can refer to different systems involving hot water, either naturally occurring or in engineered processes.

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Definition

C1Geology

(technical)A natural spring or borehole that emits hot water or steam, typically found in geothermal areas.

Example

  • The hot well in the national park attracts many visitors due to its geothermal activity.

C1Engineering

(technical)A reservoir in a steam engine system where condensed steam is collected before being reused in the boiler.

Example

  • The engineer checked the hot well to ensure the condensate was being properly recycled back into the boiler.

C1Industry

(technical)A tank or reservoir where hot water is collected before being recirculated, especially in systems involving condensed steam.

Example

  • The hot well plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of the industrial heating system.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot well":

hot watertube wellhot bedartesian wellhot topwishing wellhot refuelhydro hotel