The downward facing structural element that is directly opposite the floor.

Latin America Shipowners' Association

An instrument resulting from the combination of a thermograph and a hygrograph and furnishing, on the same chart, simultaneous time recording of ambient temperature and humidity.

A guarantee issued by a bank, on behalf of a seller to a buyer, to support the sellers ability to perform under the contract. If the seller fails to perform in accordance with the contract the buyer can claim compensation under the guarantee.

A thin metal disc partially evacuated of air used to measure atmospheric pressure by measuring its expansion and contraction.

A reflecting type telescope with a 45

A component on a compressed air line that provides wide are coverage with a thin sheet of air. Also amplifies compressed air flow, reduces noise. Used in blowing, cooling. Also known as air knife.

The complex process by which organic matter is decomposed by anaerobic bacteria. The decomposition process produces a gaseous byproduct often called "biogas" primarily composed of methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide.

Japanese tapered pipe thread (Male).

The portion of solution in immediate contact with the cathode during electrolysis.

Strong offshore current extending to the shore.

A short oar. To scull, is to impel a boat by one oar at the stern.

International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage

An arrangement in which two parties agree to exchange periodic interest payments, at agreed.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

An instrument, for the recording of two or more meteorological parameters, in which the ventilation is provided by a suction fan.

A type of impulse hydropower turbine where water passes through nozzles and strikes cups arranged on the periphery of a runner, or wheel, which causes the runner to rotate, producing mechanical energy. The runner is fixed on a shaft, and the rotational mo ...

Motorcar Ferry.

In reference to solar energy systems, the angle that a solar collector is positioned above horizontal.

Indexation is an allowance which reduces the taxable gain on an investment by increasing its base.