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

A device actuated by inlet static pressure and designed to open during an emergency or abnormal condition to prevent a rise of internal pressure in excess of a specified value.

The ship that carries an admiral's flag.

The westerly distance in an arc from Aries, measured as an angle at the pole or as the intercepted arc of the equinoctial between the hour angle of Aries and the hour angle of the body.

A closed rail freight car.

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.

To break into a conversation.

Progress backwards.

Machines in which air or gas is compressed from initial pressure to an intermediate pressure in one or more cylinders or casings.

The distance between frames.

A vessel formed of two or more hulls. A catamaran has two hulls, and a trimaran has three hulls.

Is the unique temperature to which the air (or any gas) must be cooled in order that it shall be saturated with respect to ice.

The weight of water vapor in the air vapor mixture per pound of dry air.

Shippers load and count. All three clauses are used as needed on the bill of lading to exclude the carrier from liability when the cargo is loaded by the shipper.

Long bars or bolts with a padlock on the end, on which iron shackles could slide, which were used on board ship to confine the legs of prisoners.

Let the sail out by easing the sheet.

(1) The land in general, but usually refers to that part adjacent to the water. (2) A timber used in damage control to brace bulkheads and decks. (3) One of the many wooden props by which the ribs or frames of a vessel are externally supported while build ...

Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays

The weight shown in a waybill and freight bill, i.e, the invoiced weight.

is an ideal process that may be stopped and made to retrace its steps and restore to the systems or surroundings all work and heat previously removed. It is frictionless.