Convert ton (refrigeration) to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to ton (refrigeration).
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Dekawatt
1 ton = 351.685284 daW
Example: convert 15 ton to daW:
15 ton = 15 × 351.685284 daW = 5275.27926 daW
Ton (Refrigeration) to Dekawatt 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.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.