A truck with lifting gear operating to one side for handling containers.
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ABSORBER
That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.
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A.G.M.A.
Abbreviation for 'American Gear Manufacturers Associations', an organization serving the gear industry.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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FATIGUE PLATELETS
Normal particles between 20 and 40 microns found in gear box and rolling element bearing oil samples observed by analytical ferrography. A sudden increase in the size and quantity of these particles indicates excessive wear.
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FATIGUE CHUNKS
Thick three-dimensional particles exceeding 50 microns indicating severe wear of gear teeth.
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HYPOID GEAR LUBRICANT
A gear lubricant having extreme pressure characteristics for use with a hypoid type of gear as in the differential of an automobile.
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SHELL PLATING
The plates forming the outer side and bottom skin of the hull
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GALLING
A form of wear in which seizing or tearing of the gear or bearing surface occurs.
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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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