Areas of corrosion.

A stationary passage surrounding an impeller, in which velocity pressure imparted to the flow medium by the impeller is converted into static pressure.

Resistance to flow. Defined as the difference in pressure upstream and downstream.

A condition of filter element loading in which contaminant spans the space between adjacent sections of a filter element, thus blocking a portion of the useful filtration.

British standard pipe tapered.

The construction system employed in container vessels; permits ship containers to be stowed in a vertical line with each container supporting the one above it.

Wind turbines that operate at a constant rotor revolutions per minute (RPM) and are optimized for energy capture at a given rotor diameter at a particular speed in the wind power curve.

A general term applied to the energy that is converted to a form that can not be effectively used (lost) during the operation of an energy producing, conducting, or consuming system.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (or Merc) was called the Chicago Butter and Egg Board until 1919 and.

The legal transfer of real property (i.e. land and buildings) from one owner to another..

The payment of a dividend by a company out of its.

See Brokerage.

Green and red lights on the starboard and port sides of the boat required for navigation at night. Each light is supposed to be visible through an arc of 112.5

A synthetic rubber frequently used for vessel and liquid filter element gasket.

The distribution of part of a company's earnings to shareholders, usually twice a year in the.

In a square rigged ship, the act of hauling the head sheets to windward and laying the head-yards flat aback in order to bring the ships head out of the wind while tacking. This is done when helm action alone is insufficient.

A structure erected to display a characteristic light as a warning of danger at sea and as an aid to navigation.

Also rubbing strake or rub strake. An applied or thickened member at the rail, running the length of the boat; serves to protect the hull when alongside a pier or another boat.

Beams sometimes fitted over the decks for the stowage of heavy boats or cargo.

Wheeled under-carriage on which a container or chassis may be placed.