Actual gage pressure on the test stand that includes correction factors for temperature, pulsation, vibration, constant back pressure, etc.

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

A letter of credit, issued by a foreign bank, whose validity has been confirmed by a domestic bank. An exporter with a confirmed letter of credit is assured of payment even if the foreign buyer or the foreign bank defaults.

The loss of a mast on a boat.

Removing waste from a holding tank.

A rate published to apply to a specific article or articles.

Refrigeration equipment attachable to an insulated container that does not have its own refrigeration unit.

A winch having one or more drums, which may operate independently or simultaneously, to hold、haul in or veer out the trawl ropes. It may have monitoring safety devices and spooling gear to protect ropes、net and gear. Auxiliary drums and warping ends may b ...

Is the ratio of the theoretical work requirement to the actual work required to be performed on the gas for compression and delivery.

The evolution of swinging a ship's head through several headings to obtain compass errors for the purpose of making a deviation table.

A bank that acts as an agent to the seller's bank (the presenting bank). The collecting bank assumes no responsibility for either the documents or the merchandise.

Books covering information about coastal navigation, including navigational aids, courses, distances, anchorages and harbors.

The ratio of loaded miles to empty miles.

A system in which distilled water, antifreeze, and/or corrosion inhibitors are circulated through a collector and storage tank in a closed loop. Heat picked up from the collector by the circulating fluid is transferred to the storage tank through the clos ...

Broken in.

Hypocritical smile, or sneer.

Free from living organisms and especially micro-organisms. Usually used in food and dairy applications.

Lifting device attached to a crane.

39.37 inches (approximately).