A worldwide position reference system that may be applied to any map or chart graduated in latitude and longitude (with Greenwich as prime meridian) regardless of projection. It is a method of expressing latitude and longitude in a form suitable for rapid reporting and plotting. Commonly referred to by use of the acronym GEOREF.
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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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SEQUESTER
To form a stable, water-soluble complex.
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AGGLOMERATION
The potential of the system for particle attraction and adhesion.
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REMOTE REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
Refrigerating system in which condensing unit is away from space to be cooled.
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BALL BEARING
An anti-friction rolling type bearing containing rolling elements in the form of balls.
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CLOUD POINT
The temperature at which waxy crystals in an oil or fuel form a cloudy appearance.
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REFRIGERATING CAPACITY
The ability of a system to remove heat as compared with the cooling effect produced by melting of ice.
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CRACKING
The process whereby large molecules are broken down by the application of heat and pressure to form smaller molecules.
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ADIABATIC PROCESS
A thermo-dynamic process in which no heat is extracted from or added to the system of the process.
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RUNNING TIME
Amount of time an unit, equipment or system is run per hour or per 24 hours.
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