The porous device which perform the actual process of filtration.

A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope in splicing.

The process of coating one metal with another, ordinarily applied to the coating of iron or steel with zinc. The chief purpose of galvanizing is to prevent corrosion.

A term used to describe the condensate flow rate. It can be expressed as gallons per minute (GPM) or pounds mass per minute (lbm/min)

The ratio of the indicated power to shaft input.

Is the ratio of the theoretical work requirement to the actual work required to be performed on the gas for compression and delivery.

A legal signature usually placed on the reverse of a draft; signifies transfer of rights from the holder to another party.

The total power absorbed by a compressor, including the power absorbed by all pumps, fans, coolers and the like.

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

Occurs when the vapor is at the dew point or saturation temperature corresponding to its partial pressure. A gas in never saturated with a vapor. However, the space occupied jointly by the gas and vapor may be saturated.

A trade arrangement in which goods are shipped to a foreign buyer without guarantee of payment.

See Gunwhale

Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a third country. As example, a through movement of Asian cargo to Europe across North America.

Slang for anchor

Standard cubic feet per minute., SCFM or scfm. Flow of free air measured at some reference point and converted to a standard set of reference conditions (e.g., 14.4 psia, 80

Filtering unit that separates solids and liquid droplets from gas (air). Widely used in removing oil from a gas or air.

Misrepresenting freight or weight on shipping documents.

Circular blocks in the shrouds or stays to adjust tension.

Turning the wheel or tiller as far as possible

Tank,one of which is situated at each side of the top part of the hold of a bulk carrier.