When speaking of a refrigeration plant capacity, what is meant by "kw prime mover" ? Can you directly translate the hp of the compressors to kw prime mover?
dcasto,
Thanks for the reply. Would your statement apply to the following description (taken off an installation permit application):
"Plant capacity is the sum of the Prime Mover nameplate ratings connected on the refrigerant side."
As far as refrig plants go, could I simply take the hp of the compressor's elect motors, use the above equation, and come up with the answer described in that quote from the application?
I seem to recall someone explaining to me there is a difference between "elect prime mover" and "refrig prime mover". Again, thanks for your help.
