Application factor

Symbol KA
Unit -
Attribute-ID ccs1996 application factor K_A
Numeric ID 1153
Value Type PMDouble

Application factor KA acc. to CCS 1996:

Primary systems

System type KA
Turbine and electric drives 1,0
Diesel propulsion systems with hydraulic or electromagnetic slip clutch 1,0
Diesel motor with highly flexible coupling 1,3
Diesel motor with flexible coupling 1,4
Diesel motor with other coupling 1,5

Auxiliary systems

System type KA
Turbine and electric drives 1,0
Diesel propulsion systems with hydraulic or electromagnetic slip clutch 1,0
Diesel motor with highly flexible coupling 1,2
Diesel motor with flexible coupling 1,3
Diesel motor with other coupling 1,4

For other system types, the application factor must be specified separately.

Source: Chinese Classification Society (CCS): Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels - 1996 edition