[meaning]

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A drive arrangement for power transmission to compressors.

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Usually the forward berth of the boat, located in the bow

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A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a "V."

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Vehicles/Bulk Cargoes Carrier.

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Condensation of thin metal coatings on the cool surface of work in vacuum.

The deposition of thin films of semiconductor material by the evaporation of elemental sources in a vacuum.

Category:Energy Terms

Compressors that operate with an intake pressure below atmospheric and discharge pressure usually atmospheric or slightly higher.

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A positive number that characterizes the combining power of an element for other elements, as measured by the number of bonds to other atoms that one atom of the given element forms upon chemical combination: hydrogen is assigned valence 1, and the valenc ...

The highest energy band in a semiconductor that can be filled with electrons.

Category:Energy Terms

A document issued by the U.S. government; authorizes the export of commodities for which written authorization is required by law.

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Authentication of B/L and when B/L becomes effective.

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See Expiry Dates.

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Devices with passages for directing flow into alternate paths.

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Van

The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron.

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A small flag placed at the mast head to show wind direction.

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See wind vane.

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Is a single shaft, positive displacement rotary compressor.

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Most common material is phenolic resin-impregnated laminated fabrics, such as asbestos or cotton cloth. For oil free service, bronze and carbon/graphite vanes are used.

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A control line, usually a multi-purchase tackle, secured to the boom to prevent it from lifting. Can also apply to other spars, such as gaffs.

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