A device for controlling the application of power at a distance, especially one by which the steering gear of a vessel is con- trolled from the wheel house.
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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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AFT
Back of the vessel.
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ASTERN
A backward movement of a vessel
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ATHWARTSHIP
Across the ship, at right angles to the fore-and-aft centerline
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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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UPBOUND
A vessel traveling upstream.
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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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ASME SECTION I
Power Boilers.
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FILTER ELEMENT
The porous device that performs the actual process of filtration. Also known as Cartridge
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BEAM
The width of a ship. Also called breadth.
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