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    I see glycol chiller systems advertised in different ways - sometimes a chiller unit will be quoted as a 15 horsepower system. A different system may be quoted as a 10Kw system. How do these terms relate to BTUs?
    Laurence Campbell
    Another Planet Brewing
    www.anotherplanetbrewing.com

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    Here is another term for you, Tons of refrigeration...

    Maybe this link will help... http://www.rapidtables.com/convert/power/ton-to-kw.htm

    or this... http://www.kylesconverter.com/power/...-refrigeration
    Last edited by Scott M; 05-04-2017, 12:44 PM.

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    • #3
      Thanks Scott

      Originally posted by Scott M View Post
      Here is another term for you, Tons of refrigeration...

      Maybe this link will help... http://www.rapidtables.com/convert/power/ton-to-kw.htm

      or this... http://www.kylesconverter.com/power/...-refrigeration
      Actually very helpful since 1 RT = 12000 btu/hr
      Laurence Campbell
      Another Planet Brewing
      www.anotherplanetbrewing.com

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Ochiburi View Post
        Actually very helpful since 1 RT = 12000 btu/hr
        The actual btu/hr rating will be based on field conditions, for instance, one unit might say 68,000btu/h with a working fluid temp of 30F and ambient temp of 90F, deviations from that will change the efficiency. It is best to contact each manufacturer to find out what conditions their rating is calculated at. The 1 Ton=12,000btu/h is a good general number to get you started.

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        • #5
          Exactly! Refrigeration is a sealed system and design efficiency is based upon the ideal heat load across the cooling section and the optimum temperatures across the condensing section.

          Sorry if that is too much theory....

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