The bands on each side of a rudder blade to brace and tie attach it to the pintles.
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ABSORBER
That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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SHELL PLATING
The plates forming the outer side and bottom skin of the hull
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PRESSURE DROP
Resistance to flow created by the element (media) in a filter or other equipment. Defined as the difference in pressure upstream (inlet side of the unit) and downstream (outlet side of the unit).
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BACK PRESSURE
The pressure encountered on the return side of a system.
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GUDGEON
A metal socket into which the pintle of a boat's rudder fits.
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ROTARY BLADE COMPRESSOR
Mechanism for pumping fluid by revolving blades inside cylindrical housing.
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HYPOTENUSE
The side of a plane right triangle opposite the right angle; the longest side of a plane right triangle
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DOWNSTREAM
The outlet side of an instrument, a pump, valve, etc..
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SUCTION SIDE
Low-pressure side of the system extending from the refrigerant control through the evaporator to the inlet valve of the compressor.
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