Kelvin (K)
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The kelvin unit of thermodynamic temperature, is the fraction 1/273,16 of
the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. The triple point
of water is the equilibrium temperature (o,01 °C or 273,16 K) between pure
ice, air free water and water vapor. |
Kickout Type Clutch
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A type of clutch which has a spring loaded jaw or detented rolling element
to control torque in an assembly tool. |
| Kilo |
One thousand
in the metric system.
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| Kilobar (kb) |
A unit of
1,000 bars of pressure. |
| Kilowatt (kW) |
A unit of
power equal to 1,000 watts. |
Kilowatt hour (kWh)
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A unit of work, being the work performed in one hour at the rate of 1,000
watts. |
| Kinematic Viscosity |
The
dynamic viscosity divided by the density. |
Kinetic Energy
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The
energy a substance possesses by virtue of its motion or velocity. Used
primarily in calculations for dynamic and ejector type compressors. |
Knock Out
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A term used to describe the condensate flow rate. It can be expressed as
gallons per minute (GPM) or pounds mass per minute (lbm/min). |
Kilopascal (kPa)
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A metric measure of pressure based on force per unit area. (1 kPa
= 4.01 inches of water). |
| K Value |
Erosion rate per
unit of erosion index in a cultivated continuous fallow soil. |
| Kilowatt (kW) |
A unit of
power equal to 1,000 watts. |
Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
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A unit of work, being the work performed in one hour
at the rate of 1,000 watts. |
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