In popular terminology, any sudden and heavy fall of rain. An unofficial criterion sometimes used specifies a rate of fall equal to or greater than 100 millimeters (3.94 inches) per hour. Also called RAIN GUSH, RAIN GUST.
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COLD CRANKING SIMULATOR
An intermediate shear rate viscometer that predicts the ability of an oil to permit a satisfactory cranking speed to be developed in a cold engine. (CCS)
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ACCELERATION
The rate of change of velocity, as a function of time. Expressed in m/s2.
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ACCELERATION
The time rate of change of velocity; i.e., the derivative of velocity; with respect to time.
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DERRICK
A device for hoisting and lowering heavy weights, cargo, stores, etc
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HORIZONTAL EARTH RATE
The rate at which the spin axis of a gyroscope must be tilted about the horizontal axi
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BRIGHT STOCK
A heavy residual lubricant stock with low pour point, used in finished blends to provide good bearing film strength, prevent scuffing, and reduce oil consumption. Usually identified by its viscosity, SUS at 210°F or cSt at 100°C.
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FILTER LIFE TEST
A type of filter capacity test in which a clogging contaminant is added to the influent of a filter, under specified test conditions, to produce a given rise in pressure drop across the filter or until a specified reduction of flow is reached. Filter life may be expressed as test time required to reach terminal conditions at a specified contaminant addition rate.
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CAPILLARITY
A property of a solid-liquid system manifested by the tendency of the liquid in contact with the solid to rise above or fall below the level of the surrounding liquid; this phenomenon is seen in a small bore (capillary) tube.
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LIQUID
Any substance that flows readily or changes in response to the smallest influence. More generally, any substance in which the force required to produce a deformation depends on the rate of deformation rather than on the magnitude of the deformation.
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GROUND CHAIN
Heavy chain used with permanent moorings and connecting the various legs or bridles
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