Institute of Marine Engineers

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A two step process where in the first step natural gas is exposed to a high-temperature steam to produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. The second step is to convert the carbon monoxide with steam to produce additional hydrogen and carbon ...

Seawater containing a higher concentration of dissolved salt than that of the ordinary ocean.

The maximum anodic current density observed in the active region for a metal or alloy electrode that exhibits active-passive behavior in an environment.

Sixteenth-century term for a sea distance at which high land could be observed from a ship. Varied between 14 and 22 miles according to average atmospheric conditions in a given area.

The line by which a boat is connected to a mooring buoy; a short rope hanging from a spar having at its free end a spliced thimble or a block. Sometimes called "Pennant".

(Galvanic Corrosion) Corrosion resulting from dissimilar metal contact.

Energy systems supply individual, or small-groups, of energy loads.

Smaller powered boat used to provide steerage-way when not under sail.

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The power that is consumed to overcome the frictional losses when operating in an unloaded condition.

To bring to a sudden stop.

A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

A heat exchanger coil in which a fluid such as water is circulated and a fan blows air over the coil to distribute heat or cool air to the different rooms.

The fitting in the bottom of the boat in which the bottom or heel if the mast sits.

Costs which affect a company's profit (or loss) which are not associated with normal activities and.

The risk that the buyer or seller will not complete the contract in accordance with their contractual obligations.

A provider of venture capital, usually used in relation to backers of theatrical.

In technical analysis, a common chart formation in which a share price reaches a peak and.