A compressor that is designed to operate at lower pressures. Usually a blower is an air compressor that operates below 2 barg, although this figure depends upon the respective manufacturer.

is the energy a substance possesses because of its elevation above the earth (or above some other chosen datum plane). .

A rope network.

Is the volume of a given weight of gas, usually expressed as cu ft/lb as SPT conditions.

A sharp-bowed sailing vessel of the mid-19th century, having tall masts and sharp lines; built for great speed; the generic name used to describe types of fast sailing ships.

A fitting of wood or metal, with horns, used for securing lines (tying up).

The action of a whale when it comes to the surface and expels the seawater it has taken in while feeding. The traditional hail of the lookout in a whaling ship when sighting this spouting water is "There she blows".

A valve that permits flow in one direction only.

Compounds containing chlorine, fluorine or bromine, used as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, foaming agents and solvents and which, on decomposition by sunlight, produce oxides of chlorine responsible for the removal of ozone from the stratosphere.

A machine that compresses air, gases.

A boat with a flat bottom and square ends.

A program whereby the U.S. government attempted to offset the higher shipbuilding cost in the U.S. by paying up to 50% of the difference between cost of U.S. and nonU.S. construction. The difference went to the U.S. shipyard. It is unfunded since 1982.

An amount added or deducted from base rate to make a rate to or from some other point or via another route.

A representation on a plane surface of the spherical surface of the earth. The equivalent of a map for use by navigators.

A small toggle used on a flag.

To sail around the world

A device for issuing fog signals, used for giving a warning of a vessel's presence in fog. These signals are also made by lighthouses.

Any person not a common carrier who, under special and individual contracts or agreements, transports passengers or property for compensation.

A large body of fish.

May be "local" using a micro-processor or "remote" using a PC (Personal Computer) or "larger" computer. Only recommended where large "swings" in system (process) demand amplitude may occur. Very effective where "load shaping" is an important consideration ...