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maximum operating pressure (mop)
Oil & gas; Oil
Higher pressure that each point of a duct is suject to in normal operating conditions, be it in permanent outflow regimen or in static condition.
register net tons
Oil & gas; Oil
Net ton which is in the tonnage certificate. Corresponding to the term in English net tonnage.
maximum allowable operating pressure (maop)
Oil & gas; Oil
Higher pressure at which a duct can be operated according to the adopted norm for its project and construction, based on project pressure, on the hydrostatic test performed or ...
spinning tower
Oil & gas; Oil
Kind of metal tower, strongly shielded, which serves as a shelter for large bore artilary pieces, horizontally spinning around itself to allow cannons to work in several ...
nominal pressure
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Internal pressure calculated by "Barlow" formula, based on the nominal thickness, on the diameter, on the minimum duct material outflow tension and other project factors, ...
conning tower
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Battle-ship shelter of large ton naval ships, situated in such a position that from its interior it is possible to capture a broad horizon; it is for the captain to stay there and ...
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