A type of filter capacity test in which a clogging contaminant is added to the influent of a filter, under specified test conditions, to produce a given rise in pressure drop across the filter or until a specified reduction of flow is reached. Filter life ...

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.

A labyrinth type filter having the active surfaces continuously splashed with oil. Most pollutants are absorbed by the oil which when circulated releases its pollutants, which sink by gravity to the bottom of the oil pan.

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

The physical or mechanical process of separating insoluble particulate matter from a fluid, such as air or liquid, by passing the fluid through a filter medium that will not allow the particulate to pass through it.

A keel that is narrow and deeper than a full keel.

A small pier that projects from a larger pier.

A capacity measurement equal to one-fourth of a barrel.

The amount of work done on or by a system is equal to the amount of energy transferred to or from the system.

First attempt at best offer that can be matched

General term used to denote all activities connected with the catching of fish by any means.

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.

A knot used to fasten a line or cable to the anchor.

Slang sailing expression for a piece of metal or shroud that can cut or stab you.

The general preparation of a vessel to make ready for the sea in all respects.

A vessel's position determined by observation and navigational data.

is the design (built-in) compression ratio for a rotary unit having this feature

Costs that do not vary with the level of activity. Some fixed costs continue even if no cargo is carried. Terminal leases, rent and property taxes are fixed costs.

A navigational light with a steady beam of light, having no intervals of darkness.

Chartering a Vessel