A graphical representation of a frequency distribution. The range of the variable is divided into class intervals for which the frequency of occurrence is represented by a rectangular column. The height of the column is proportional to the frequency of ob ...

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The smallest change in the environment that causes detectable change in the indication of an instrument. Compare to sensitivity.

A sailboat with its bow pointed directly into the wind, preventing the sails from filling properly and stopping the boat. It can be very difficult to get a boat that is in irons back under sail. also known as "In Stays".

Tanks used for the storage of air discharged from compressors. They serve also to damp discharge line pulsations.

A range of corrosion potential values in which unacceptable corrosion resistance is achieved for a particular purpose.

A technical rail ramp, used for equalization of points not actually served.

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on a shaft supported by two bearings in a pedestal, with the driver coupled to the compressor shaft.

One who is adept at splicing, knotting, and working with line and canvas.

Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (API)

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An instrument designed to measure the effect of sunlight on evaporation from plant foliage. It consists of a porous clay atmometer whose surface has been blackened so that it absorbs radiant energy.

A device for converting the flow of a fluid (air, steam, water, or hot gases) into mechanical motion.

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Russian Register of Shipping.

This represents three layers of glazing in a window with an airspace between the middle glass and the exterior and interior panes.

(EGM)An EGM is a special meeting of a company and its shareholders which can be called by company.

Under letters of credit, one or more shipments are allowed by the phrase "partial shipments permitted."

A device for measuring temperatures, consisting of lengths of two dissimilar metals or alloys that are electrically joined at one end and connected to a voltage-measuring instrument at the other end. When one junction is hotter than the other, a thermal e ...

The ratio of the actual amount of water evaporated into the atmosphere to the evaporative power. Also called relative evaporation.