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Glossary

The Kallanish Glossary aims to be a useful resource for complex industry specific terminology. We are constantly adding to our glossary, so if you have a suggestion or amendment please do get in touch.
EVHS - Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme

Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) consist in a government plan, where customers who are the registered keeper, lessee or have primary use of an eligible #electricvehicle may receive a grant of up to 75% (capped at £500, inc VAT) from the total capital costs of the charge point and associated installation costs.

Exploration Drilling

Drilling carried out to determine whether hydrocarbons are present in a particular area or structure.

Exploration Well

Drilling carried out to determine whether hydrocarbons are present in a particular area or structure. Also known as a ‘wildcat well’.

Extrusion

Extrusion is the method of producing lengths of steel to a particular shape by forcing the metal through a die cut to the cross-sectional shape required. The method is used to produce a wide range of shapes, from rounds, squares, “L” shapes, “T” shapes and tube, through to complex sections that can be difficult to make by any other method. The method is also widely used for non-ferrous metals, particularly aluminium, as well as plastics.

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