A type of turbine that that has two blades whose pitch is adjustable. The turbine may have gates to control the angle of the fluid flow into the blades.

Erosion rate per unit of erosion index in a cultivated continuous fallow soil.

Protection and indemnity insurance

The difference between the true value of some quantity and its observed value. Every observation is subject to certain errors. Systematic errors affect the whole of a series of observations in nearly the same way. For example, the scale of an instrument m ...

A metal tag attached to a machine or appliance that contains information such as brand name, serial number, voltage, power ratings under specified conditions, and other manufacturer supplied data.

Same as altimeter setting.

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UK Hydrographic Office abbreviations kgkg

Bow to Center Manifold

Abbreviation for precipitation effectiveness index.

Document that identifies goods imported when placed in a bonded warehouse. The duty is not imposed on the products while in the warehouse but will be collected when they are withdrawn for delivery or consumption.

Volume flow rate measured in cubic meters per minute (or per hour)

Good order and readiness.

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

The extremities of a yard.

States that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the constituent gases. The partial pressure is the pressure each gas would exert if it alone occupied the volume of the mixture.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Amount of condensate collected in the air receiver.

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(1) Any pin that is used to prevent a fitting from falling open. (2) A pin used to keep the anchor attached to its anchor roller when not in use.