Composite Meter Factor

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Distribution pressure (headers).

A wood or gas burning appliance that is primarily used to provide ambiance to a room. Conventional, masonry fireplaces without energy saving features, often take more heat from a space than they put into it.

A seal used to prevent the leakage of fluids, and also maintain the pressure in an enclosure.

The heat that flows from the building interior, through the building envelope to the outside environment.

To attach a line to something so that it will not move.

A payment made by investors for new shares. The term would apply to payments made when a company.

A bond which was issued at a rating of AAA to BBB (investment grade) which has since fallen in.

When the sheer curves down towards the bow and stern.

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Dihydrogen oxide, molecular formula H2O.

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure in inches or millibars of mercury

A plastic molding component formed by the reaction of phenol and formaldehyde. It can be heavily reinforced or "filled" with glass fibers or other materials. Phenolics are known for their high impact strength, excellent wear characteristics, and dimension ...

(1) A term signifying an inclination of an object from a perpendicular; to turn anything so that it does not stand perpendicularly or square to an object. (2) Those timbers in a ship near the bow or stern which are sharply angled from the keel. (3) The op ...

A charted feature or chosen position on a chart

Independent Tank, Common

An empty wine bottle after its contents have been drunk.

A solid absorption agent used in deliquescent type dryers.

Power as calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams.

The total of direct solar radiation and diffuse sky radiation received by a unit horizontal surface. Global radiation is measured by pyranometers.