Definition of Quatrain. A poem, unit or stanza of four lines of verse, usually with a rhyme scheme of abab or its variant, xbybâ. âThe rhyming fourâline groups that make up the first eight or twelve lines of a sonnet are also known as quatrainsâ.
HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) is a term used in the heating and cooling industry.HSPF is specifically used to measure the efficiency of air source heat pumps.he higher the HSPF rating of a unit, the more energy efficient it is. HSPF is a ratio of BTU heat output over the heating season to watt-hours of electricity used. It has units of BTU/watt-hr. Depending on the system, an HSPF â¥ 8 can be considered high efficiency and worthy of a US Energy Tax Credit.
What does HSW mean? HowStuffWorks HowStuffWorks is a commercial edutainment website that was founded by Marshall Brain with the goal of giving its target audience an insight into the way in which many things work. The site uses various media in its effort to explain complex concepts, terminology and mechanisms, including photographs, diagrams, videos and animations, and articles.