Convert ton (refrigeration) to gigajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to gigajoule/second [GJ/s], or Convert gigajoule/second to ton (refrigeration).
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Gigajoule/second
1 ton = 3.51685284e-06 GJ/s
Example: convert 15 ton to GJ/s:
15 ton = 15 × 3.51685284e-06 GJ/s = 5.27527926e-05 GJ/s
Ton (Refrigeration) to Gigajoule/second 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.
Gigajoule/second
A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one gigajoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The gigajoule per second emerged as a larger-scale unit of power measurement, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify high power levels, especially in energy production and consumption. It is derived from the SI unit joule and the prefix giga, combined with the second as the time unit.
Current Use
GJ/s is used in fields such as energy industry, power generation, and large-scale energy transfer analysis to express high power rates, often in the context of power plants, energy infrastructure, and large energy projects.