The pressure containing stationary element that encloses the rotor and associated internal components of a compressor, including integral inlet and discharge connections.

The sum of the ratings of the electricity consuming apparatus connected to a generating system.

A high R-value insulation product usually made from urethane that can be injected into wall cavities, or sprayed onto roofs or floors, where it expands and sets quickly.

A clause in an insurance policy which specifies items or conditions not covered.

The forward end of a ship's after superstructure, where the poop deck descends to the upper deck.

The maximum rate at which an engine can do work as measured by the resistance of an applied brake. Expressed in horsepower.

Attempting to import merchandise into a country at a price less than the fair market value, usually through subsidy by exporting country.

Calling names of the points of the compass in order.

A stationary element that may be adjustable and which directs the flow medium to the inlet of an impeller.

The net south-facing glazing area projected on a vertical plane. Also, the solid area covered at any instant by a wind turbine's blades from the perspective of the direction of the windstream (as opposed to the swept area).

Surface resistance to relative motion, which slows down movement and causes heat.

A point of sail where the boat is sailing away from the wind, but not directly downwind; Sailing with the wind coming from any direction from abeam to on the quarter, with the bow approximately 135 degrees to the wind source and the sails let out nearly a ...

Storing on land. Many small boats are placed in dry storage over the winter.

A mast supported by the use of lines or wire known as stays and shrouds.

Depending upon as a condition

To attach a boat to a mooring, dock, post, anchor, etc.

Division of the circumference of the magnetic compass card into thirty-two points, each of 11

A tax credit granted for specific types of investments.

A type of inverter that produces square wave output.; consists of a DC source, four switches, and the load. The switches are power semiconductors that can carry a large current and withstand a high voltage rating. The switches are turned on and off at a c ...

A pneumatic percussive drill designed as a boring tool.