A logistical management system which integrates the sequence of activities from delivery of raw materials to the manufacturer through to delivery of the finished product to the customer into measurable components. "Just in Time" is a typical value-added e ...

The duct(s) of a forced air heating/cooling system through which heated or cooled air is supplied to rooms by the action of the fan of the central heating or cooling unit.

Technologies that pertain to the generation of electricity.

An extra or additional charge.

Filtration that occurs at the surface layer (as opposed to within the body depth) of the filter, and is accomplished by passing the material to be filtered over a grating, screen, sieve or membrane fabric with micro sized holes. The size of the holes in t ...

The U.S. federal body charged with enforcing acts of the U.S. Congress that affect common carriers in interstate commerce. STB replaced the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) in 1997.

A surface-active agent; usually an organic compound whose moleculei contain a hydrophilic group at one end and a lipophilic group at the other.

A large, swelling wave. To surge a rope or cable, is to slack it up suddenly where it renders round a pin, or round the windlass or capstan.urge ho! The notice given when a cable is to be surged.

Rising and falling of the sea, usually due to wave action.

Is the reversal of flow within a dynamic compressor that takes place when the capacity being handled is reduced to a point where insufficient pressure is being generated to maintain flow. Also known as pumping.

To ease a line to prevent it from parting or pulling, meanwhile holding the strain.

In a dynamic compressor, surge limit is the capacity below which the compressor operation becomes unstable.

An additional extra tax.

Single Visit

Scottish Vocational Qualification

Survey

A mop, formed of old rope, used for cleaning and drying decks.

A mop.

Salt Water Arrival Draft

The space between the two sides of the shell of a block in which the sheave is fitted.