The aftermost transverse side frame
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ABSORBER
That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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SHELL PLATING
The plates forming the outer side and bottom skin of the hull
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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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HORIZON GLASS
The glass of a marine sextant, attached to the frame, through which the horizon is observed. The half of this glass nearer the frame is silvered to form the HORIZON MIRROR for reflecting the image of a celestial body; the other half is clear.
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HYPOTENUSE
The side of a plane right triangle opposite the right angle; the longest side of a plane right triangle
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DOWNSTREAM
The outlet side of an instrument, a pump, valve, etc..
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SUCTION SIDE
Low-pressure side of the system extending from the refrigerant control through the evaporator to the inlet valve of the compressor.
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SUCTION PRESSURE
Pressure in low-pressure side of a refrigerating system, pump or compressor.
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