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How to Convert BTU/hr to Tons?

In the realm of refrigeration systems, it is crucial to understand the measurements of cooling capacity. Refrigeration ton (RT) and British Thermal Unit per hour (BTU/hr) are two essential units of measurement that help quantify the cooling capabilities of a refrigeration system.

One refrigeration ton is equivalent to 12000 BTUs per hour. In other words, a refrigeration system with a cooling capacity of one ton can remove 12000 BTUs of heat per hour. This relationship can be expressed mathematically as:

1 RT = 12000 BTU/hr.

On the other hand, one BTU per hour is equal to 8.33333×10^-5 refrigeration ton. This means that a refrigeration system with a cooling capacity of one BTU per hour can eliminate 8.33333×10^-5 refrigeration tons of heat per hour. Mathematically, this relationship can be expressed as:

1 BTU/hr = 8.33333×10^-5 RT.

Example

Let’s say we have an air conditioning unit with a cooling capacity of 36000 BTUs per hour. To convert this power from BTUs per hour to refrigeration tons, we can use the formula P(RT) = P(BTU/hr) / 12000.

P(BTU/hr) = 36000 P(RT) = P(BTU/hr) / 12000 = 36000 / 12000 = 3

Therefore, the cooling capacity of the air conditioning unit is 3 refrigeration tons (RT). This means that the unit can remove 36000 BTUs of heat per hour, which is equivalent to 3 refrigeration tons of cooling capacity.

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