| Acronym | Meaning |
| FPD | Freezing Point Depression |
| SOR | Surface Overflow Rate |
| JAIE | Japan Association Of Ion Exchange |
| NMP | Nuclear Microprobe |
| VIM | Vacuum Induction Melting |
| MRISSA | Municipal Refuse Incineration System Simulation And Analysis Model |
| ETA | Emanation Thermal Analysis |
| PICA | Polymerization-induced Colloid Aggregation |
| SGM | Scale Glass Melter |
| AGMA | American Gear Manufacturers Association |