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Oil
This category refers to oil as petroleum, a liquid flammable that occurs in nature that has a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and other varying liquid organic compounds. Oil is found in geologic formations under the Earth's surface.
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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 defined by checking the ...
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 directions. It is also called ...
nominal pressure
Oil & gas; Oil
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, according to applicable ...
conning tower
Oil & gas; Oil
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 can also be called ...
