Convert kilojoule/minute to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to kilojoule/minute.
How to Convert Kilojoule/minute to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 kJ/min = 0.00473908560529931 ton
Example: convert 15 kJ/min to ton:
15 kJ/min = 15 × 0.00473908560529931 ton = 0.0710862840794897 ton
Kilojoule/minute to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
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Kilojoule/minute
A kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per minute has been used as a unit of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields where energy transfer rates are measured over time, though it is less common than watts. Its usage has been consistent with the adoption of the SI system, where energy is measured in joules and power in watts.
Current Use
Today, the kilojoule per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as nutrition, physics, and engineering to express energy transfer rates, particularly when dealing with larger quantities of energy over time, although the watt remains the standard SI unit for power.
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.