A fractographic pattern of radial marks (shear ledges) that look like nested letters "V"; sometimes called a herringbone pattern. Chevron patterns are typically found on brittle fracture surfaces in parts whose widths are considerably greater than their t ...

One man Bridge Operation

A metal plate fitting on the deck that can be opened to take on fuel or water

Cubic capacity of a vessels holds to carry packaged dry cargo such as bales/pallets.

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit; equal to 252 calories.

That fraction of annual energy demand supplied by a solar system.

Quantity of gas actually compressed and delivered to the discharge system at rated speed of the machine and under rated pressure conditions.

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Port Billing Rate.

The temperature of a medium, such as gas or liquid, which comes into contact with or surrounds an apparatus or building element.

Change of electrode potential with respect to a reference value. Often the free corrosion potential is used as the reference value. The change may be caused, for example, by the application of an external electrical current or by the addition of an oxidan ...

The amount of interest due on bonds and dividends due on cumulative preferred stock but as yet.

A guarantee issued by a bank, on behalf of a seller to a buyer, in relation to any advance payment that is made by the buyer to the seller to allow the contract to commence. If the contract is not completed the buyer can claim reimbursement of the advance ...

Construction Differential Subsidy: A direct subsidy paid to U.S. shipyards building U.S.-flag ships to offset high construction costs in American shipyards. An amount of subsidy (up to 50 percent) is determined by estimates of construction cost differenti ...

A tariff term referring to ocean rate less accessorial charges, or simply the base tariff rate.

Kuching-Pending and Sarikei Service.

Current efficiency at the cathode.

Port Forward.

The weight prescribed by agreement between carrier and shipper for goods shipped in certain packages or in a certain number.

An annual charge made in a company's profit and loss account to reduce the value of an asset to zero.