The ratio and percent of the actual delivered capacity (measured at inlet temperature, pressure and gas composition) to the piston displacement.

Flow of air under specific conditions required at a particular point.

A filter unit that combines three principles to filter out oil aerosols: 1) Direct interception - A sieving action, 2) Inertial impaction - Collision with filter media fibers, 3) Diffusion -Particles travel in a spiral motion, presenting an effective fron ...

A restrictive tube used in a refrigeration system which restricts the flow of freon and allows pressure to build on one side and suction on the other. It is located between the condenser and the evaporator.

Gallons per minute

Freight charges paid by the consignor (shipper) prior to the release of the bills of lading by the carrier.

An in-house bill of lading. A duplicate copy.

The sovereign power to take property for a necessary public use, with reasonable compensation.

Steering; keeping the ship on the course given (no lazy steering).

A method of lowering the sail in sections so that it can be reefed quickly.

A new letter of credit issued to another beneficiary on the strength of a primary credit. The second L/C uses the first L/C as collateral for the bank. Used in a three-party transaction.

Succession of long and unbroken waves that are not due to meteorological conditions in the vicinity. Generally due to wind or storms at a distance from the position.

A person inexperienced with or uncomfortable around boats.

A device to record temperature in a container while cargo is en route.

The center plank on a wooden deck.

A flat tray, generally made of wood but occasionally of steel, on which goods particularly those in boxes, cartons or bags, can be stacked. Its purpose is to facilitate the movement of such goods, mainly by the use of forklift trucks.

The sudden heave of the ship.

The operation of bringing two lines together; term also applied to other objects.

Ribbon, yarn, or other lightweight material attached to rigging or sails to indicate wind action or direction. Proper use of the telltales can help sailors improve their sail trim.