Zinc blocks placed on the vessel's hull, in the engine or in the cooling systems so that the anodes corrode first, reducing the amount of corrosion to the main component
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CUTTING FLUID
Any fluid applied to a cutting tool to assist in the cutting operation by cooling, lubricating or other means.
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CROWN
The top of the piston in an internal combustion engine above the fire ring, exposed to direct flame impingement.
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REFRIGERATING CAPACITY
The ability of a system to remove heat as compared with the cooling effect produced by melting of ice.
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DEPOSITS
Oil-insoluble materials that result from oxidation and decomposition of lube oil and contamination from external sources and engine blow-by. These can settle out on machine or engine parts. Examples are sludge, varnish, lacquer and carbon.
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AIR BREATHER
A device permitting air movement between atmosphere and the component in/ on which it is installed.
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AIR CONDITIONER
A refrigeration device cooling or heating air.
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ADIABATIC EFFICIENCY
The ratio of actual work output of a heat engine to the ideal output.
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API ENGINE SERVICE CATEGORY
Gasoline and diesel engine oil quality levels established jointly by API, SAE, and ASTM, and sometimes called SAE or API/SAE categories; formerly called API Engine Service Classifications.
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REVERSING VALVE
Device used to reverse direction of the refrigerant flow depending upon whether heating or cooling is desired.
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CHIP CONTROL FILTER
A filter intended to prevent only large particles from entering a component immediately downstream. Also known as Grit control filter, Last-chance filter
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