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A unit designed to separate condensate from the compressed air stream.

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An old term for getting married.

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Long-range navigation system that uses radio signals transmitted at specific times. An onboard receiver computes position by measuring the difference in time of signal reception. This system is being phased out in favor of GPS.

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A certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to satisfy import regulations of foreign countries; indicates that a U.S. shipment has been inspected and found free from harmful pests and plant diseases.

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Any Boat Designed with a pointed bow and stern

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Are of two kinds: First, those built in permanently and part of the ship's structure, used for the reception of water ballast, fuel, oil, or liquid cargo; second, those constructed specially and removable if necessary. These vary greatly in size and shape ...

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The maximum power required by a given compressor when operating at a (1) constant discharge pressure with variable intake pressure, or (2) constant intake pressure with variable discharge pressure.

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The officer in charge of the watch.

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Estimated account

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An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.

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Depending upon as a condition

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Small iceberg that has broken away from a larger iceberg.

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A buoy secured to a permanent anchor sunk deeply into the bottom.

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Is the energy a substance possesses by virtue of its motion or velocity. Used primarily in calculations for dynamic and ejector type compressors.

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Of, relating to, or using air. Moved by air pressure. Filled with compressed air.

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Turbines or engines in which gas expands, does work, and undergoes a drop in temperature.

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The same as FOB named inland carrier, except the seller pays the freight charges of the inland carrier.

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The typical winds for a particular region and time of year.

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Accumulation of foreign matter, such as mud or debris, in a cooler, pipe, or valve. In a cooler, H 2 O D P and D T will be seen to increase, as well as CTD.

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