Capacity of a compressor is the full rated volume of flow of gas compressed and delivered at certain set conditions.

The amount of air that a filter can handle. Expressed in CFM.

A gauge that measures air flow as a percentage of capacity, used in rotary screw compressors as an estimator during modulation controls.

Category of bulk carrier 100.000-180.00DWT so called she is too large to pass Suez and Panama Canals.

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.

The vertical barrel device used to heave in cable or lines.

A wooden bar which may be shipped in the capstan head for heaving around by hand (to heave up anchor or heavy objects by manpower).

The person who is in charge of a vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants.

A guy who gets Head (toilet) cleaning detail.

A document prepared by the captain of a vessel on arriving at port; shows conditions encountered during voyage, generally for the purpose of relieving ship owner of any loss to cargo and shifting responsibility for reimbursement to the insurance company.

A sliding fitting that attaches to a track allowing for the adjustment of blocks or other devices attached to the car.

Use of individual carrier/rail equipment through a central agency for the benefit of carriers and shippers.

Metal strip and lead fastener used for locking freight car or truck doors. Seals are numbered for record purposes.

Sling of various types used for lifting vehicles on to and off general cargo ship.s

Small trading vessel also used for exploration. Three-masted, being square-rigged on the two forward masts, and having a lateen rigged mizzen mast. Christopher Colmbus' small squadron, the Santa Maria, Pinta, and Nina, were all Caravels, as were Magellan' ...

A heavy colorless gas that does not support combustion but is formed by the combustion and decomposition of organic substances. Found in some ambient air conditions.

A colorless odorless very poisonous gas formed by the incomplete burning of carbon. Found in some ambient air conditions.

The carbon left after evaporating an oil under controlled conditions.

A salt or ester of carbonic acid.

The compass points of North, East, South and West. Intercardinal or half-cardinal points are Southeast, Southwest, Northwest and Northeast