A coiled arrangement of pipe or tubing for the transfer of heat between two fluids.
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SKIN CONDENSER
Condenser using the outer surface of the cabinet as the heat radiating medium.
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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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CRACKING
The process whereby large molecules are broken down by the application of heat and pressure to form smaller molecules.
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ADIABATIC PROCESS
A thermo-dynamic process in which no heat is extracted from or added to the system of the process.
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REFRIGERATOR
A device to transfer heat from a low temperature to a high temperature medium.
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COOLANT
A fluid used to remove heat. See Cutting fluid.
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HEAT EXCHANGER
A device which transfers heat through a conducting wall from one fluid to another.
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ADIABATIC EFFICIENCY
The ratio of actual work output of a heat engine to the ideal output.
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ADIABATIC COMPRESSION
Compressing a gas without removing or adding heat.
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SEA CHEST
An opening for supplying seawater to condensers, pumps, etc. located in the hull below the waterline and having means for the attachment of the associated piping
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