Jargon Buster - K
Kelvin
A SI unit of temperature.
A SI unit of temperature.
Kilowatt (kW)
This is a metric unit of power equal to 1 000 watts. This equates to approximately 1.34 horsepower.
This is a metric unit of power equal to 1 000 watts. This equates to approximately 1.34 horsepower.
Kinetic energy
This is the ability of an object to do work by virtue of its motion.
This is the ability of an object to do work by virtue of its motion.
Kv
A metric flow coefficient most used for valves. It is defined as the flow of water (at 15 °C) in m^3/h through an orifice with a differential pressure of 1 bar.
A metric flow coefficient most used for valves. It is defined as the flow of water (at 15 °C) in m^3/h through an orifice with a differential pressure of 1 bar.
Kvs
The Kv of the valve with the valve at the fully open design condition.
The Kv of the valve with the valve at the fully open design condition.