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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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clew

Oil & gas; Oil

Corner of the sail where the sheet is set.

crew

Oil & gas; Oil

Group of men working in a ship, handling the skif and doing any other work on board.

head (peak)

Oil & gas; Oil

In triangular sails it is the peak by which the sail is hoisted. In square sails it is the outside superior corner.

sleeve pipe (casing)

Oil & gas; Oil

Steel pipe in which interior the duct is installed, aiming at giving it mechanical protection in the intersections and, eventually, allowing the replacement of the duct with no need of openning a ...

purge

Oil & gas; Oil

Complete displacement and disposal of the gas or gas mixture contained in a duct or section.

conduction pipe

Oil & gas; Oil

Steel pipe used for the transport of products.

q

Oil & gas; Oil

1 - (Symbol called 'Quebec'). The International Sign Code establishes the representation of this letter by the yellow flag which when hoisted alone, means: "My vessel is healthy and I request free ...