The ratio of the actual volume of gas moved by a compressor or pump to its displacement.
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ISO SOLID CONTAMINANT CODE (ISO 4406)
A code assigned on the basis of the number of particles per unit volume greater than 5 and 15 micrometers in size. Range numbers identify each increment in the particle population throughout the spectrum of levels.
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BUBBLE POINT
The differential gas pressure at which the first steady stream of gas bubbles is emitted from a wetted filter element under specified test conditions.
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ACETONE
A filler added to acetylene cylinders, capable of absorbing 25 times its own volume of acetylene.
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ARC
A flash, caused by an electric current ionizing a gas or vapor.
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AIR
A substance containing by volume approximately 78 - 79% nitrogen; 20.95% oxygen, 0.94% argon, traces of carbon dioxide, helium, etc.
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CAPACITY PLAN
A plan outlining the spaces available for fuel, cargo, ballast, fresh water, etc, with guides on weight and volume for spaces at various drafts and displacements
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FILTRATION (BETA) RATIO
The ratio of the number of particles greater than a given size in the influent fluid to the number of particles greater than the same size in the effluent fluid.
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FLOW RATE
The volume, mass, or weight of a fluid passing through any conductor per unit of time.
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ADIABATIC EFFICIENCY
The ratio of actual work output of a heat engine to the ideal output.
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ADIABATIC COMPRESSION
Compressing a gas without removing or adding heat.
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