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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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Sonar

Oil & gas; Oil

Gadget with which objects are detected and situated inthe middle of the sea, with the echo of ultra-sound waves. It is made of a source of ultra-sounds that emits conveniently directed pulses. The ...

Artificial ports

Oil & gas; Oil

Those that require shelter construction so that they can work.

Spalling

Oil & gas; Oil

Abrasion on the surface of the pipe resulting in a local flattening and, possibly, in hardening of material in that region.

Assisted ou

Oil & gas; Oil

Operational Unit where the accomplishment of pipeline operations depend on OU local actions.

Standard speed

Oil & gas; Oil

Surface speed determined by the naval force captain; 2/3 of speed - it corresponds to two thirds of the standard speed; 1/3 of speed - it corresponds to a third of the standard speed.

Ballasttank

Oil & gas; Oil

1 - Special compartment in a ship, which is filled with water to ballast the ship, when the load is too light. 2 - In submarines, they are storage rooms that are filled with water to make it easier ...