Convert ton (refrigeration) to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to ton (refrigeration).
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Btu (Th)/minute
1 ton = 200.133893299189 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 ton to Btu(th)/min:
15 ton = 15 × 200.133893299189 Btu(th)/min = 3002.00839948784 Btu(th)/min
Ton (Refrigeration) to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Ton (Refrigeration)
A refrigeration ton is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equivalent to the heat removal of one ton of ice melting in 24 hours.
History/Origin
The refrigeration ton originated in the early 20th century as a practical measure for cooling capacity, based on the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice over a 24-hour period, approximately 12,000 BTU per hour.
Current Use
It is primarily used in HVAC and refrigeration industries to specify the cooling capacity of air conditioning units and chillers, with 1 refrigeration ton equal to 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3.517 kilowatts.
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.