Rigging used to manipulate sails, spars, etc. in order to control the movement of the ship.
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ASTERN
A backward movement of a vessel
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ADJUSTABLE DIFFERENTIAL
A means of changing the difference between the control cut-in and cut-out points.
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ACTION
Refers to the action of a controller. It defines what is done to regulate the final control element to effect control.
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SHED MODE
A method of demand control that reduces kW demand through shedding and restoring loads.
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CORDAGE
Ropes in the rigging of a ship
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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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CATALYST
A substance which speeds a chemical action without undergoing a chemical change itself during the process. Now used in catalytic converters to control amount of unburned hydrocarbons and CO in automobile exhaust.
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AUTOMATIC FROST CONTROL
Control which automatically cycles refrigerating system to remove frost formation on evaporator.
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
An integral part of vehicle emission control systems since 1975. Oxidizing converters remove hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust gases, while reducing converters control nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Both use noble metal (platinum, palladium or rhodium) catalysts that can be 'poisoned' by lead compounds in the fuel or lubricant.
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AUTOMATION
The employment of devices, which automatically control one or more functions.
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