K-factor

noun

The number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.

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Meanings

nounK-factor (plural K-factors)

plural K-factors

  1. aeronauticsThe number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.
  2. The relative pelleting efficiency of a given centrifuge rotor.
  3. A systematic means of classifying a crude oil according to its paraffinic, naphthenic, intermediate or aromatic nature.
  4. businessA measurement of how well a power transformer can handle harmonic distortion.
  5. firefightingThe discharge rate from a nozzle, as calculated using a formula.
  6. engineeringThe bending capacity of sheet metal, as calculated using a formula.
  7. The proportion of annual average daily traffic occurring in an hour.
  8. accountingThe ratio of the value of deferrable expenses to the value of estimated gross profits.
  9. businessA measure of growth based on the number of invitations sent by users and the number of resulting conversions.
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