Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

A fluid (as hydrogen or air) that tends to expand indefinitely. Is one of three basic phases of matter.

(GEMMs)See 'market.

Crane Barge.

Is the ratio of weight of vapor existing in a given space to the weight that would be present if the space were saturated at the space temperature.

Heat cannot, of itself, pass from a colder to a hotter body.

An angle piece fitted over the edge of boxes, crates, bundles and other packages to prevent the pressure from metal bands or other types from cutting into the package.

Towards the center line of a ship (towards the center).

Area into which a boat can not go without tacking.

Spontaneous aging of a supersaturated solid solution at room temperature. See also aging. Compare with artificial aging.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., (ASHRAE) is an international membership organization operated for the exclusive purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning and ...

A term used in banking which refers to settlement of payments between accounts both held at the same.

Emergency Towing Vessel

Continuous Survey of Machinery

National Transportation Safety Board (U.S.)

Anchor pattern on a surface produced by abrasive blasting or acid treatment.

A curved inlet section on an impeller.

A coupling device which consists of a spring loaded shutoff valve and a positive locking mechanism. It is used to connect tools, hoses and other accessories. Also known as Quick Disconnect.

A frame used to support the boom when the sail is down.

A pressure-volume diagram for a compressor or engine cylinder produced by direct measurement made by the use of a device called an indicator.