Peak demand can vary greatly based on the number of simultaneous water uses, the flow rates of individual water fixtures, and the length of time fixtures operate. 5 gpm (two fixtures running simultaneously at 2.5 gpm) is a good estimate of peak demand, for the typical household. Water wells that reliably yield 5 gpm should be able to meet peak and daily needs for most residences. Wells yielding less than 5 gpm, however, are sometimes the only water source available.
Lifeboat may refer to: Lifeboat (shipboard), a small craft aboard a ship to allow for emergency escape. Lifeboat (rescue), a boat designed for sea rescues. Airborne lifeboat, an air-dropped boat used to save downed airmen.
Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas lifeboats on their way to shipyard. The brand new lifeboats for Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas are on their way to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany for installation. The lifeboats were constructed at the Fassmer shipyard in Motz on the Ems. They are 12.5 meters long and 5.4 meters wide and are being shipped by barge. Quantum of the Seas will debut in November 2014 and will be the first ship in the brand new Quantum-class of cruise ships for Royal Caribbean.