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If you pick this article, You will be able understand; Why AC rated in Tons, Not in kW? Definition of Ton How many kW and HP are there in 1 Ton? How to convert Ton to Kw and vice versa? How much Current in Ampere will a 2 Tons AC draw in Single Phase & Three Phase System? How many 2 Ton A.C (Air conditioner) can I run on a 25 kVA Generator? What is the suitable rating of MCB for 2 Ton and 1 Ton AC (Air conditioner) and why? and much more... Click image to enlarge
Definition of Ton
A Ton of refrigeration (RT) is approximately equivalent to 12,000 BTU/h or 3,516.8528 W or 4.7142Hp. A Ton of refrigeration (RT) is a unit of power used to describe the heat-extraction capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration equipments. It is defined as the heat of fusion absorbed by melting 1 short ton of pure ice at 0 C (32 F) in 24 hours.
Explanation 1 Ton = 12,000 BTU/h 1 Watt = 3.412141633 BTU/h 1 Ton = 12,000 / 3.412141633 = 3,516.8528 Watts = 3.5168528 kW. 1 Ton = 3,516.8528 Watts = 3.516 kW. Also 1 Ton = 3,516.8528W / 746 = 4.7142798928 Hp (1 Hp = 746 Watts) 1 Ton = 4.714 Hp
How much Current in Ampere will a 2 Tons AC draw in Single Phase & Three Phase System?
Suppose, There are 230V and Power factor = Cos = 0.95 in Single Phase AC system 1 Ton = 3,516.8528 Watts = 3.516 kW. 2 Ton = 2 x 3.516 kW = 7.032kW = 7032W Power in a Single Phase AC System P = VxI Cos and current I = P / (V x Cos) .. Where Cos = Power factor I = 7032W / (230V x .95) I = 32.18 A Therefore, a 2 Ton AC (Air-condition in Single Phase AC system will take 31.18 Ampere Current And in Three Phase System Suppose, There are 440V and Power factor = Cos = 0.85 in Three Phase AC system Power in a Three Phase AC System P =3 x VLxIL Cos and current. I = P /( 3xVxCos) I = 7032W / (1.732 x 440V x .85) Where Cos = Power factor and 3 = 1.732 I = 10.855 A Therefore, a 2 Ton AC (Air-condition in Three Phase AC system will take 10.855 Ampere Current Good to Know: This is just calculation based on Electrical formulas. In real, Air conditionercurrent depends a lot on operating conditions such as ambient temperature, refrigerant pressure, Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) etc. for instance, if EER is 6, then input power for 2 Tons Air conditioner is 24000BTU/ 6 = 4000 watts.. If this is a 230 volt system, then air conditioner load current would be = 4000/(230x.95) = 18.5 A For More detailCheck the Air conditioner Name plate rating. Another similar rating is Coefficient of power (COP) which is the output power in watts divided by input power, so with a COP = 1.8, for instance, input power for 2 Tons Air conditioner is 7032W / 1.8 = 3906 watts. Now you can find current by using the above method which is equal to 18A approx.
How many 2 Ton A.C (Air conditioner) can I run on a 25 kVA Generator?
2 Ton = 2 x 3.516 kW = 7.032kW = 7032W The Efficiency of Utility Power Generator is 90% approximately. Efficiency of Generator = 25kVA x (90/100) = 22.5kVA Now the Number of 2 Ton AC (Air conditioners) which you can run on a 25 kVA Generator smoothly.. 22.5kVA / 7032W =3 So you can run Three Air conditioners of 2 Tons each on a 25kVA Generator.
What is the suitable rating of MCB for 2 Ton and 1 Ton AC (Air conditioner) and why?
As we have calculated the load current for 2 Ton AC Air conditioner... Calculated Current for 2 Ton A.C = I = 32.18 A Now 40A Class C MCB (miniature circuit breaker) would be suitable for 2 Ton AC (air-condition) because in starting time it takes more current of the full load current And 20 A Class C MCB would be better for 1 Ton AC (air-condition) Good to Know: Class 'C' Type MCBs Class C Type MCBs are suitable for installations with high inrush of current at the starting switching time. in other words, equipment and devices having inductive loads such as air-conditioners, induction motors, fluorescent lamps, transformers etc. A general AC (Airconditioner )Name plate rating Data Click image to enlarge