The weight of water vapor, per unit weight of dry air.

The horsepower calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams. Applied only to displacement type compressors.

The pressure at which a pressure operated valve begins to pass a gas.

Place where loose or other non-containerized cargo is ungrouped for delivery.

That amount of time that a carrier's equipment may be used without incurring additional charges. (See Storage, Demurrage or Per Diem.)

Heavy-duty wire used to lower heavy instruments overboard from the trawl winch.

The value or purchasing power of a dollar in a specified year carried forward or backward.

A type of combustion heating system in which combustion air is drawn directly from outside and the products of combustion are vented directly outside. These features are beneficial in tight, energy-efficient homes because they will not depressurize a home ...

The deferment of certain loads to limit electrical power demand, or the production of energy during off-peak periods for storage and use during peak demand periods.

An office of the Supreme Court whose function is to manage and administer the property and affairs.

The height above the ground that a horizontal axis wind turbine's hub is located.

(ICS)A compensation scheme for investors with operating rules set by the Financial Services Authority.

2,240 pounds (1016.05 kilograms)

An index of the share prices of the 250 largest companies (by market capitalisation) immediately.

(GNP)The total value of all goods and services produced by a country. Real growth in GNP measures the.

The tackle used for running guns in and out.

An old term for getting married.

(1) A piece of equipment used to drive piles into the ground. (2) Name given to a ship which because of her short length, cannot ride two consecutive waves, and pitches violently into the second.

A port designated by the government of a country for duty-free entry of any non-prohibited goods. Merchandise may be stored, displayed, used for manufacturing, etc., within the zone and re-exported without duties.