A device used to measure the actual scale-thickness in boiler tubes.
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RESTRICTOR
A device for producing a deliberate pressure drop or resistance in a line by reducing the cross-sectional flow area.
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ABMA
American Boiler Manufacturers Association.
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SAFETY CONTROL
Device to stop unit, equipment or system if unsafe pressure and/or temperatures and/or dangerous conditions are reached.
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AIR COOLER
A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.
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DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
A measure of the ability of an insulating material to withstand electric stress (voltage) without failure. Fluids with high dielectric strength (usually expressed in volts or kilovolts) are good electrical insulators. (ASTM Designation D 877.)
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FILTER ELEMENT
The porous device that performs the actual process of filtration. Also known as Cartridge
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COMPRESSOR
A device which converts mechanical force and motion into pneumatic flow power.
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RETURN-STEAM CONDENSATE
That steam produced by a boiler which returns to the boiler after it has condensed.
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ASME SECTION VII SUBSECTION C6
Operation of boiler auxiliaries.
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COPPER STRIP CORROSION
A qualitative measure of the tendency of a petroleum product to corrode pure copper.
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