| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |