In reference to wind energy, for any given instant, the power available in the wind is proportional to the cube of the wind velocity; when wind speed doubles, the power availability increases eight times.

An instrument for measuring relative humidity by means of wet and dry-bulb temperatures.

A term which means that any person entering into an insurance contract must stand to lose.

Resin formed from reactions involving furfuryl alcohol alone or in combination with other constituents.

The intensity of the internally distributed forces or components of forces that resist a change in the volume or shape of a material that is or has been subjected to external forces. Stress is expressed in force per unit area and is calculated on the basi ...

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Major energy consuming sectors of the economy. The Commercial Sector includes commercial buildings and private companies. The Industrial Sector includes manufacturers and processors. The Residential Sector includes private homes. The Transportation Sector ...

The volume of a unit weight of a substance at a specific temperature and pressure.

An attachment point for another object.

An index of the share prices of 30 leading companies in the UK selected to depict British.

Sailing in the same direction as the wind with the wind coming from the stern.

The height above the ground that a horizontal axis wind turbine's hub is located.

A hydrocarbon gas, C3H8, occurring in crude oil, natural gas, and refinery cracking gas. It is used as a fuel, a solvent, and a refrigerant. Propane liquefies under pressure and is the major component of liquefied petroleum (LPG).

A mercury-in-glass thermometer which records the temperature upon being inverted and retains its reading until being returned to the first position.

A type of anemometer in which the rotation of an element serves to measure the wind. Rotation anemometers are divided into two classes; those in which the axis of rotation is horizontal, such as the windmill anemometer, and those in which the axis of rota ...

Said of a distant ship when her hull is below horizon and her masts and upper works are visible.

Determination of the dutiable value of imported merchandise by a Customs official who follows procedures outlined in their country's tariff, such as the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930.

(1) To lay a line out in coils so that it can run without fouling. (2) Folding a sail in layers on the boom.

Cargo delivered to/from the carrier where origin/destination of the cargo is in the local area.

A multihulled boat with three hulls.