Application factor

Symbol KA
Unit -
Attribute-ID abs2011 application factor K_A
Numeric ID 5347
Value Type PMDouble

Application factors KA acc. to ABS 2011:

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 other coupling 1.5

Auxiliary systems

System type KA
Electric motors, diesel engines with hydraulic or electromagnetic slip coupling 1.0
Diesel motor with highly flexible coupling 1.2
Diesel motor with other coupling 1.4

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

Source: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, Paramus, New Jersey - 2011 edition