The amount of heated air, or heating capacity, to be supplied by a heating system; usually the maximum amount to be delivered based on a specified number of heating degree days or design outside temperature.

Period of time a system or appliance (or component of) is expected to function at its nominal or design capacity without major repair.

The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.

The temperature that a system is designed to maintain (inside) or operate against (outside) under the most extreme conditions.

For a wind turbine, the ratio of the speed of the tip of a turbine blade for which the power coefficient is at maximum.

The nominal voltage for which a conductor or electrical appliance is designed; the reference voltage for identification and not necessarily the precise voltage at which it operates.

Also length waterline or load waterline (LWL) - This is the length of the boat where it meets the water when loaded to its designed capacity.

Opposite of absorption or adsorption. In filtration, it relates to the downstream release of particles previously retained by the filter.

Despatch. Time saved, reward for quick turnaround- in dry cargo only

An incentive payment paid to a carrier to loading and unloading the cargo faster than agreed. Usually negotiated only in charter parties.

Time saved, reward for quick turnaround in dry cargo only.

To condition/cool air by dessication.

The place to which a shipment is consigned.- The place where carrier actually turns over cargo to consignee or his agent.

Various statements that the U.S. government requires to be displayed on export shipments. The statements specify the authorized destinations.

To unload a shipping container.

An energy saving device in a heat pump that, during the cooling cycle, recycles some of the waste heat from the house to heat domestic water.

Detention (See DAMFORDET)

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier's equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem.

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (UK)

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