A set of rules or conventions used to standardize data transfer between devices.

Net volume actually displaced by the compressor piston at rated machine speed, generally expressed in cubic feet per minute (usually CFM). For multistage compressors, the piston displacement of the first stage only is commonly stated as that of the entire ...

A trailer or semi-trailer with no sides and with the floor of the unit close to the ground.

The power required at the compressor drive shaft. Losses in external transmissions such as gears and belt drives are not included.

The piece of board on which a man working aloft is swung.

The compressor is started automatically, depending on demand. Control panel is energized with no "pre-start" cycle required, as pre-lubrication pump and buffer (seal) air are always "on". A state of pre-start exists. Steam turbine compressors are "slow-ro ...

A measure of the ability of a light source to show colors, based on a color rendering index.

Short ton

To purchase enough of the available supply of a commodity or stock in order to manipulate its.

Is the total gas pressure (static plus velocity) at the discharge port of the compressor. Velocity pressure is considered only with dynamic compressors.

A thick serge jacket worn by seamen while keeping watch at night or in stormy weather.

An all around white light displayed at night by a ship when she is anchored.

A small projection of land.

The weight shown in a waybill and freight bill, i.e, the invoiced weight.

A unit for the quantity of electricity transported in 1 second by a current of 1 ampere.

Difference between minimum and maximum pressures for an air compressor. Also called cut in-cut out or load-no load pressure range.

Two lines spliced together to form an eye.

Nickname for a dinghy

A term applied to a bracket supporting the after end of the propeller shaft and the propeller.

To sail towards the direction from which the wind blows by making a series of tacks. A point of sail also known as sailing close hauled.