When adding a new valve, engineers consult the KKS PDF to assign the next available component number without duplication.
The KKS system was developed by the VGB (European technical association for power and heat generation). It provides a common language for planners, manufacturers, and operators. Why Use KKS? Identifies every component uniquely.
A complete KKS code is alphanumeric, divided into three main parts: . However, the most common and visible is the Process-related identification – often called the "Equipment Identification Code."