Federation of European Private Port Operators

A strongly alkaline solution into which metal is immersed for etching. for neutralizing acid, or for removing organic materials such as greases or paints.

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A unit for measuring the extent that the outdoor daily average temperature (the mean of the maximum and minimum daily dry-bulb temperatures) falls below (in the case of heating, see Heating Degree Day), or falls above (in the case of cooling, see Cooling ...

Modular Cargo Delivery System.

An ion counter of the aspiration condenser type, used for the measurement of the concentration and mobility of small ions in the atmosphere.

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

In Water Survey

The payment of a regular income by a life company to an annuitant in exchange for a lump sum.

A term used by the London Stock Exchange to denote a trade generated by the system through automatic.

(ARPS)Preferred stock which pays a dividend in line with interest rates generally rather than a fixed.

In reference to solid biomass fuels, such as wood, having zero moisture content.

An instrument for photographing the corona and prominences of the sun at times other than at solar eclipse.

Western Dredging Association

Machinery.

A measure of seasonal or annual efficiency of a central air conditioner or air conditioning heat pump. It takes into account the variations in temperature that can occur within a season and is the average number of Btu of cooling delivered for every watt- ...

Qualified Member of the Engine department. Unlicensed members of the engine department who attend to a fully automated engine room.

Strong winds concentrated within a narrow band in the atmosphere. The jet stream often "steers" surface features such as front and low pressure systems.

Any interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part, such as cracks, laps, seams, inclusions, or porosity. A discontinuity may or may not affect the usefulness of the part.

The process of removing a power plant, apparatus, equipment, building, or facility from operation.