What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power values measured in tons (refrigeration) into water horsepower, helping users relate cooling capacity to hydraulic power requirements for systems involving HVAC, water pumping, and refrigeration equipment.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in ton (refrigeration).
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Select the input unit as ton (refrigeration) and output unit as horsepower (water).
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Click convert to get the equivalent water horsepower value.
Key Features
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Online conversion between ton (refrigeration) and water horsepower units.
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Based on the exact conversion factor linking refrigeration cooling capacity to hydraulic power.
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Clear definitions and practical use cases for both units to assist HVAC and fluid system design.
Examples
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2 ton (refrigeration) converts to approximately 9.428 horsepower (water).
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0.5 ton (refrigeration) converts to about 2.357 horsepower (water).
Common Use Cases
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Expressing cooling capacities of residential and commercial air-conditioning units.
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Sizing pumps for irrigation, municipal water supplies, and HVAC systems.
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Calculating hydraulic power to evaluate pump efficiency and design water systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the conversion to align cooling load specifications with hydraulic power needs.
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Consider system efficiencies and fluid properties when interpreting converted values.
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Apply this conversion mainly when cooling loads correspond closely to hydraulic power demands.
Limitations
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Tons (refrigeration) represent thermal power and are not directly mechanical power units.
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Conversion provides an approximate equivalence and may not reflect exact practical power needs.
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Variations in system efficiencies and operating conditions affect accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?
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One ton (refrigeration) equals the heat removal rate needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, defined as 12,000 BTU per hour or about 3,516.85 watts.
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Why convert ton (refrigeration) to horsepower (water)?
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This conversion helps relate cooling capacity measurements to hydraulic power requirements, aiding in designing and evaluating HVAC and water pumping systems.
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Is the conversion from ton (refrigeration) to horsepower (water) exact?
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No, since ton (refrigeration) is a thermal power unit and not mechanical power, this conversion is approximate and best applied where cooling loads align closely with water power needs.
Key Terminology
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Ton (refrigeration)
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A unit of power representing the cooling capacity required to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours; defined as 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3,516.85 watts.
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Horsepower (water)
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The theoretical mechanical power necessary to move a volume of water against a given head, often used to size pumps and calculate hydraulic power.
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Cooling Capacity
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The rate at which heat is removed from a space or substance, typically measured in tons (refrigeration) in HVAC contexts.