Temperature of equilibrium between the liquid and vapor phases of a substance at a given pressure.

A unit of apparent power, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes; the mathematical product of the volts and amperes in an electrical circuit.

Inlet butterfly valve. These are fitted on the inlet of most types of compressor and the valve opens and closes to throttle the air flow. However, the term IBV is usually associated with turbo compressors.

Localized corrosion of a metal surface at, or immediately adjacent to, an area that is shielded from full exposure to the environment because of close proximity between the metal and the surface of another material.

A reference sought from a bank by a company or individual regarding the creditworthiness of another.

Large Amplitude Motions and Loads

That portion of supply air that is drawn from outside, plus any recirculated air that has been treated to maintain a desired air quality.

Same as ceiling light.

An air distribution outlet, typically located in the ceiling, which mixes conditioned air with room air.

The complex process by which organic matter is decomposed by anaerobic bacteria. The decomposition process produces a gaseous byproduct often called "biogas" primarily composed of methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide.

A movable block and tackle used on board for a variety of purposes, including the handling of cargo in holds.

A temperature scale with the ice point at 273 degrees and boiling point of water at 373 degrees. It is intended to approximate the Kelvin temperature scale with sufficient accuracy for many sciences, notably meteorology.

The algebraic ratio of two specified stress values in a stress cycle. Two commonly used stress ratios are: (1) the ratio of the alternating stress amplitude to the mean stress. A = Sa/Sm and (2) the ratio of the minimum stress to the maximum stress. R =Sm ...

A person appointed by a principal to act on the latter's behalf in.

A confirming document from a company that newly issued shares have been allotted to an.

An arbitrary filter efficiency rating.

The record of an aneroid barograph.

An electronic communications or direction finding system which uses Very High Frequency radio waves. VHF radios are the most common communications radio carried on boats, but their range is usually limited to line of sight between the transmitting and rec ...

A threaded, adjustable fitting, used for stays, lifelines and sometimes other rigging. It is used to to maintain correct tension on standing rigging. Can also be used to pull objects together.

In the US, the rules under which a corporation's internal management operates. They include details.