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Mechanical engineering

Terms related to the discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.

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Mechanical engineering

modular construction

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

A construction technique in which sections of a facility are prefabricated in "Modules," which are transported to the project site, placed in position, and connected.

OSIP

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Fluor's Operating Systems Implementation Plan. This Fluor document further describes the OSR implementation within each Business Segment.

OSR

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Fluor's Operating Systems Requirements. Fluor's quality manual that documents basic quality and operating requirements.

photovoltaics

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Photovoltaics (PV) is the physical effect causing voltage to be generated across two electrical poles of a semiconductor plate and allowing current to flow when connected to a consumer.

PPP

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Public-Private Partnerships develop major transportation projects with innovative contracting methods.

process vessel

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

A container for handling or chemically changing liquids and gases within a process system.

projects online

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Fluor's robust project collaboration and document management tool that engages the entire project team-home office, site personnel, clients, vendors, fabricators and suppliers.

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