Energy terminology · MLC-0117

Energy terms: K (11)

• Kaplan turbineA type of turbine that that has two blades whose pitch is adjustable. The turbine may have gates to control...
• KerogenNaturally occurring solid organic matter in sedimentary rock that is insoluble in organic solvents. Kerogen...
• KeroseneA light petroleum distillate that is used in space heaters, cook stoves, and water heaters and is suitable...
• Kerosene-type jet fuelA kerosene-based product having a maximum distillation temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit at the...
• Ketone-alcohol (cyclohexanol)An oily, colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a camphor-like odor. Used in soap making, dry cleaning...
• Kilovolt-Ampere (kVa)A unit of apparent power, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes; the mathematical product of the volts and amperes in...
• Kilowatt (kW)One thousand watts.
• Kilowatt-electric (kWe)One thousand watts of electric capacity.
• Kilowatthour (kWh)A measure of electricity defined as a unit of work or energy, measured as 1 kilowatt (1,000watts) of power...
• Kinetic energyEnergy available as a result of motion that varies directly in proportion to an object's mass and the square...
• Kyoto ProtocolThe result of negotiations at the third Conference of the Parties (COP-3) in Kyoto, Japan, in December...

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