KKS System

KKS (Kraftwerk-Kennzeichnungssystem) is a standardised equipment labelling and identification system used primarily in power plants and industrial facilities. It enables the consistent classification and coding of components, systems, and locations across all phases of a facility’s lifecycle—from design and construction to operation and maintenance.

The KKS system is hierarchical and alphanumeric. It assigns structured codes that reflect the function, location, and installation type of each component. For example, a code might indicate a generator in a specific turbine hall, down to the level of a particular sensor or valve.

KKS improves the clarity and traceability of technical documentation, enabling seamless collaboration across disciplines such as engineering, commissioning, operations, and maintenance. It is especially prevalent in the energy production, chemical, and process industries, where the complexity of systems requires precise, universally understood identifiers.

The system supports integration with maintenance databases, digital twins, and control systems, facilitating automation and standardised reporting.

See also: Digital twin, BIM