A recreational boat or ship; the term includes sailing yachts, motor yachts, and steam yachts.
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CHINE
The intersection of the middle and sides of a boat
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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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NAVAL TRAWLER
A converted trawler, or boat built in that style, used for naval purposes.
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TO HAUL
To change the course of a sailing vessel to bring the wind farther forward, usually used with up, such as haul up.
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LIVE STEAM
Steam which has not performed any of the work for which it was generated.
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CLOSED FEED WATER HEATER
An indirect-contact feed water heater. Steam and water are separated by tubes.
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PROCESS STEAM
Steam used for industrial purposes other than for producing power.
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STEAM SEPARATOR
A device for removing entrained water from steam.
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STEAM PURITY
The degree of contamination. Contamination usually expressed in ppm.
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STEAM SCRUBBER
A series of screens, wires, or plates through which steam is passed to remove entrained moisture.
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