A unit of work, being the work done in one hour at the rate of 1,000 watts.

Screw compressor development center. Licensor to 90% of twin screw compressor market.

a type of separator for removal of larger particles from an exhaust gas stream. Gas laden with particulates enters the cyclone and is directed to flow in a spiral causing the entrained particulates to fall out and collect at the bottom. The gas exits near ...

Name given to the metal point or ram fixed on the bows of old war galleys and used to pierce the hulls, and thus sink or disable enemy ships.

Vessels operating on fixed itineraries or regular schedules and established rates available to all shippers. The freight rates which are charged are based on the shipping company's tariff or if the company is a member of a liner conference, the tariff of ...

A container fitted with a solid removable roof, or with a tarpaulin roof so the container can be loaded or unloaded from the top.

One who designs ships.

An end closure for the filter case or bowl that contains one or more ports.

The air compressor continues to run, usually at full RPM, but no air is delivered because the inlet is either closed off or modified, not allowing inlet air to be trapped.

Time period from when a compressor loads until it unloads.

A sailboat is always on one tack or the other; that is the sail is always on one side or the other.

The point at which the Sun , traveling in the Ecliptic , crosses the Equinoctial when going from South to North declination.

Iron or wood pin fitted into racks, around which lines can be belayed or secured.

Something that covers or protects the filter assembly.

Liner Shipping Agreements.

A term that means that 98% of all particles larger than a stated micron size have been removed from the product being filtered through the filter element.

The relationship (ratio) between the sails height (luff length) and length along the foot. High aspect ratio means a sail that is tall and narrow, low aspect ratio is a short, squat sail. A high aspect ratio sail is very efficient in sailing close to the ...

The porous material contained inside the filter to (a) separate the contaminants from the incoming air, gas, or liquid. (b) separate the liquid from the gas. Filter medium is usually made of paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, or a combination.

Is the dynamic viscosity divided by the density

A powerful, strongly built boat designed to tow or push other vessels, and to assist in maneuvering a ship in a confined area.