K-factor

English Noun en aeronautics The number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter. The relative pelleting efficiency of a given centrifuge rotor. A systematic means of classifying a crude oil according to its paraffinic, naphthenic, intermediate or aromatic nature. en electrical engineering A measurement of how well a power transformer can handle harmonic distortion. en firefighting The discharge rate from a nozzle, as calculated using a formula. en metallurgy The bending capacity of sheet metal, as calculated using a formula. The proportion of annual average daily traffic occurring in an hour. en accounting The ratio of the value of deferrable expenses to the value of estimated gross profits. en marketing A measure of growth based on the number of invitations sent by users and the number of resulting conversions.