The power which is theoretically required to compress a gas under constant entropy from a given inlet pressure to a given discharge pressure. (calculated assuming ideal conditions).

A measurement. Parts per billion

Reservation number used to secure equipment and act as a control number prior to completion of a B/L.

Costs that do not vary with the level of activity. Some fixed costs continue even if no cargo is carried. Terminal leases, rent and property taxes are fixed costs.

Net volume actually displaced by the compressor piston at rated machine speed, generally expressed in cubic feet per minute (usually CFM). For multistage compressors, the piston displacement of the first stage only is commonly stated as that of the entire ...

The point where the stem joins the forward end of the keel.

Erecting the mast on the boat. The Mast Step is a fitting which supports the bottom end of the mast at the deck or keel.

Insoluble material suspended in the lubricating oil. This material may come from contamination or oil degradation.

Pieces of timber bolted to the hounds of a mast, to support the trestle-trees.

A design in which the forestay runs to the top of the mast.

To remove a reef from a sail and hoist the sail aloft

Slang sailing expression for a piece of metal or shroud that can cut or stab you.

A hitch used to join two ropes. It can be used between lines of different diameters.

Metal fitting attached to the hull that supports and aligns the aft portion of the propeller shaft.

ACRONYM - Canadian Standards Association

A point of sail where the boat is sailing away from the wind, but not directly downwind; Sailing with the wind coming from any direction from abeam to on the quarter, with the bow approximately 135 degrees to the wind source and the sails let out nearly a ...

Abbreviation for "Subject to Particular Average." See also Particular Average.

A non-negotiable bill of lading which states a specific identity to whom the goods should be delivered. See Bill of Lading.

Ice in an area containing several small pieces of floating ice, but with total water area exceeding total area of ice.