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A

Adiabatic process

a thermodynamic process in which there is no heat exchange between the system and the environment.

H

Hydrophore

a pressure expansion vessel that keeps the water supply system's water pressure stable.

K

Kingston

a valve in the underwater part of the ship behind the sideboard to release water.

P

PLC

programmable logic controller block

R

Refrigerant

the gas or liquid that moves heat from the condenser of refrigeration equipment to the evaporator of a refrigeration cycle.