A cruise of a new ship for the purpose of testing out all machinery, etc. Shank

Similar to a whip, an instrument of punishment where seamen were flogged on their bare backs.

Vessel or vessels of practically any size or type.

A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

A person who arranges for transportation of loads for a percentage of the revenue from the load.

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

The transverse partition between the cockpit and the cabin.

That part of the total stroke which can be utilized repeatedly in actuator applications. It is measured starting at the compressed height and is the difference between the compressed height and the actuator height limit.

The total electrical power input to a compressor, including drive motor, cooling fan, motors, controls, etc.

The ability to convert energy into other forms, such as heat or chemical reaction, so that it can be retrieved for later use. Also the development, design, construction and operation of devices for storing energy until needed. Technology includes devices ...

The left side of the ship.

A chaplain.

A large solid post on a wharf or pier for securing mooring lines; the same when constructed on the deck of a ship.

Percentage of time a compressor unit can operate at full load over a thirty minute period.

Free air delivery. Air at the atmospheric conditions of the site and unaffected by the compressor. Flow is measured at the discharge valve of the compressor, after the aftercooler, the water separator and built in check valve. Capacity and power consumpti ...

During the operation of tacking, the moment when a sailing vessel is head to the wind and hanging there, with her head not paying off on the opposite tack. Such a vessel is said to be "in stays" or "in irons".

Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

Torsional moment or couple. It usually refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor.

Near or toward the shore