Is the ratio of the theoretical work calculated on an isothermal basis to the actual work transferred to the gas during compression.

The power required to compress a gas isothermally through a specified range of pressures.

Are those constituents in the suction gas that cannot be condensed to a liquid with the cooling medium available.

Small masses of drift ice with waterways in which a vessel can sail.

A measure of weight ashore and a measure of capacity on a vessel.

Place where cargo is transferred to another carrier.

Carry over of particles or contaminant from the filter or other filter materials into the clean side of the air flow.

A traditionally shaped anchor having flukes perpendicular to the stock of the anchor and connected by a shank. These are less common than modern anchors such as the plow and lightweight anchors.

The place where a vessel lies. The place in which a man sleeps.

Media of heat transfer in a refrigeration unit. R12 and R22 are commonly used refrigerants.

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

To move cargo from one place to another.

A situation in which waves strike a boat from the side, causing it to roll unpleasantly.

Compass error. The difference between the reading of a compass and the actual magnetic course or bearing due to errors in the compass reading. These errors can be caused by metals, magnetic fields and electrical fields near the compass. The act of checkin ...

Surface on which the bearing seal rides in an oil lubricated tailshaft bearing.

Any boat built to certain standards or rules so that is like all others in the same class.

Lifts temporary quarantine of a vessel; granted pratique by Health Officer.

A through hull valve, a shut off on a plumbing or drain pipe between the vessel and the sea

Required lights on a boat help others determine its course, position and what it is doing. Boats underway should have a red light visible from its port bow, a green light on the starboard bow and a white light at its stern. Other lights are required for v ...