Aug 20, 2003 #1 bundy Mechanical Jan 30, 2001 9 SG Hi All, just a question, my fren told me you can not do a direct conversion for a split unit air con compressor from horsepower to BTU. Can any one advise. For example to convert 5HP for a VRV system to BTU. thanks
Hi All, just a question, my fren told me you can not do a direct conversion for a split unit air con compressor from horsepower to BTU. Can any one advise. For example to convert 5HP for a VRV system to BTU. thanks
Aug 21, 2003 #2 toolanimal Mechanical Aug 13, 2003 2 US If you are trying to convert the cooling load removal capability of an air-conditioning compressor driven by a one hp motor, the answer is as follows: 1 hp is approximately equal to 1 ton of air-conditioning 1 ton is equal to 12,000 btuh. Upvote 0 Downvote
If you are trying to convert the cooling load removal capability of an air-conditioning compressor driven by a one hp motor, the answer is as follows: 1 hp is approximately equal to 1 ton of air-conditioning 1 ton is equal to 12,000 btuh.
Aug 21, 2003 #3 235zzzo Mechanical Mar 12, 2000 103 PT Hi BUNDY! 1 hp = 2546.6 BTU/h 1 hp = 0.7457 kW 1 ton refrigerating = 3.519 kW 1 kW = 3415.2 BTU/h Remenber that BTU means energy (not related with time). If you want power, give the time for the energy to be delivered, BTU/second, BTU/hour ... cheers zzzo Upvote 0 Downvote
Hi BUNDY! 1 hp = 2546.6 BTU/h 1 hp = 0.7457 kW 1 ton refrigerating = 3.519 kW 1 kW = 3415.2 BTU/h Remenber that BTU means energy (not related with time). If you want power, give the time for the energy to be delivered, BTU/second, BTU/hour ... cheers zzzo
Aug 27, 2003 #4 clun New member Feb 3, 2003 37 HK You could download the SP811 from NIST web-site. Majority of unit definition and conversion were include. Upvote 0 Downvote
You could download the SP811 from NIST web-site. Majority of unit definition and conversion were include.