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The process in which a solid fuel is converted into a gas; also known as pyrolitic distillation or pyrolysis. Production of a clean fuel gas makes a wide variety of power options available.

A federal agency established in 1933 to develop the Tennessee river valley region of the southeastern U.S., and which is now nation's largest power producer.

Maintains and monitors radio, sends and receives messages. Often maintains electronic navigation. Latest replaced with certified GO (Deck officer)

An instrument used for measuring geometric angles. See radio direction-finder.

An instrument for measuring temperature by utilizing the variation of the physical properties of substances according to their thermal states. Thermometers may be classified into types according to their construction; deformation thermometer, electrical t ...

A plastic payment card, issued by a bank or other financial institution, which enables the holder to.

A small tapering flag, which can be used for identification or communication.

Human Reliability Analysis Used in safety studies.

Same as fogbow.

Float On / Float Off

Loading Instrument

A motorlike device containing a rotor and a stator and capable of converting an angular position into an electrical signal, or an electrical signal into an angular position. When several synchros are correctly connected, all of the rotors will align thems ...

That horizontal wind velocity at which the Coriolis acceleration exactly balances the horizontal pressure force. It is directed along contour lines or isobars.

The practice of acquiring a company, then selling parts of it, in the hope that the cash realised.

An investment trust which satisfies certain conditions set by the tax authorities and accordingly.

An object used as a reference point while navigating.

Air brought into a building from outside to replace exhaust air.

The amount of visible light that passes through the glazing material of a window, expressed as a percentage.

An insurance policy arranged by either the buyer or the seller to insure goods against damage in transit. The appropriate Incoterm will determine the responsibility of the buyer or seller to arrange the insurance.