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MAGNETIC COUPLING

A coupling that connects two shafts by means of a magnetic field.

MAGNETIC FLUX

A measure of the quantity of magnetism in a magnetic field.

MAGNETITE

A naturally occurring mineral (Fe3O4) that has magnetic properties such as the ability to attract other magnetic materials and is affected by the earth's magnetic field.

MAIN STEAM HEADER

The part of the system that collects steam from boilers and then distributes the steam to wherever it is needed.

MAIN STEAM STOP VALVE

The valve at the steam outlet of the boiler drum on the main steam line, used to isolate the boiler.

MAINFRAME

A large, powerful computer, often serving several connected terminals.

MAKEUP

Water added to a process to make up for losses due to leaks, blow-downs, etc.

MALLEABILITY

The property of a material that allows it to be hammered into shape without fracturing.

MANHOLE

An opening though which a person may enter the drum in order to do maintenance or inspections.

MANUAL PULL STATION

A fire alarm initiating device that requires manual activation.

MASS

The amount of matter in a body. Mass is a constant value no matter where the body is located. The mass of an astronaut in outer space remains the same as when on earth. (Symbol: m; units: kilogram, kg).

MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

Supplier prepared information that provides basic technical information about a product's physical characteristics and its hazardous properties.

MATTER

That which has mass and occupies space.

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE (MAWP)

The maximum pressure permissible at the top of the vessel in its normal operating position, at the operating temperature specified for that pressure.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE

The multiplication of effort that a machine provides. It permits a heavy load to be lifted by a smaller effort.

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