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H

High-pressure booster

hydraulic turbocharger which capture pressure from a secondary flow to boost the primary high-pressure feed flow.

HPB

hydraulic pressure booster

HW

hot water

Hydrophore

instrument vessel of domestic and potable water system used on shipboard to maintain the water pressure always provided to all areas of the ship without continuous pump operation.