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F

Filtration

physical separation process in which solid particles in a liquid or gaseous fluid are removed by the use of filter medium that has a complex structure and permits the fluid to pass through but retains the solid particles.

FO

fuel oil

Fresh water generator

plant which produces distillate or fresh water from seawater.

FW

freshwater

FWG

freshwater generator