Convert horsepower (boiler) to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Terawatt
1 hp (boiler) = 9.81e-09 TW
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to TW:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 9.81e-09 TW = 1.4715e-07 TW
Horsepower (Boiler) to Terawatt Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.