In water transportation, the deliberate sacrifice of cargo to make the vessel safe for the remaining cargo. Those sharing in the spared cargo proportionately cover the loss.

Vessel or vessels of practically any size or type.

A person who arranges for transportation of loads for a percentage of the revenue from the load.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

Percentage of time a compressor unit can operate at full load over a thirty minute period.

The total electrical power input to a compressor, including drive motor, cooling fan, motors, controls, etc.

The truck unit into which freight is loaded as in tractor trailer combination. See Container.

The ability to convert energy into other forms, such as heat or chemical reaction, so that it can be retrieved for later use. Also the development, design, construction and operation of devices for storing energy until needed. Technology includes devices ...

Free air delivery. Air at the atmospheric conditions of the site and unaffected by the compressor. Flow is measured at the discharge valve of the compressor, after the aftercooler, the water separator and built in check valve. Capacity and power consumpti ...

Torsional moment or couple. It usually refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor.

The transverse partition between the cockpit and the cabin.

Near or toward the shore

Used with reference to charges assessed for cargo movement past a line-haul terminating point.

A valve which connects the high pressure side of a compressed air system to the suction side and is adjusted so as to maintain a specific pressure on the suction side by controlled bleeding of hot gas to the suction side.

A large solid post on a wharf or pier for securing mooring lines; the same when constructed on the deck of a ship.

Standard Carrier Abbreviation Code identifying an individual common carrier. A three letter carrier code followed by a suffix identifies the carrier's equipment. A suffix of "U" is a container and "C" is a chassis.

Slang term for a small swab made of rope and used for drying decks.

Slang sailing expression for a piece of metal or shroud that can cut or stab you.

Placed at right angles to the keel, such as a transverse frame, transverse bulkhead, etc.