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Energy Conversions
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Screen Description
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To calculate an equivalent value expressed in a new energy type, from a value expressed in another energy type,
complete the following steps:
! Select the Energy Conversions menu item from the Utilities menu list. The Energy Conversions calculation
screen will be displayed.
Note - Select the known energy type before selecting the dimensional units.
! Select the new converted energy type and dimensional units. The converted value will automatically be
calculated and displayed.
Example Calculation
Calculate the equivalent value in 1000 Btu/cf Natural Gas of 500 liquid Gallons of Propane.
! Select the Energy Conversions menu item from the Utilities menu list. The Energy Conversions calculation
screen will be displayed.
Screen Description
An equivalent value expressed in a specified energy type, from a known value expressed in another energy type, may
be calculated using the Energy Conversions calculation routine. To perform a calculation, select the Energy
Conversions menu item from the Utilities menu list. The Energy Conversions screen will be displayed. The features
associated with the screen are described as follows.
Data Items
Converted Value - A panel and pair of drop-down lists used to display the converted value, and to set the desired
conversion units and energy type. To set the conversion dimensional unit and energy type, select an item from the
list. The converted value will automatically be recalculated if the dimensional unit or energy type are changed.
Known Value - A data field and pair of drop-down lists used to enter the known parameter value, and select the
dimensional unit and energy type. Enter a value by typing it into the data field. Ensure the value is expressed in terms
of the selected dimensional unit. To set the dimensional unit and energy type, select an item from the list. The
converted value will automatically be calculated when the dimensional unit value or numeric value is changed.
Command Buttons
Close - A command button used to close the screen and save the current data values.
! The dimensional unit lists contain all of the units associated with the selected energy type. When a particular
energy type is selected, the contents of the dimensional unit lists will change to reflect only those values that can be
used with the selected energy type.
! To specify the number of digits to display to the right of the decimal indicator, double-click in the associated data
field. The Decimal Specifications screen will be displayed. Enter or select the desired number of digits, then select
the Apply command button to save and apply any changes.
Background Information
The various energy types used by the energy conversion routine are listed in the following table. The Unit Energy
Content values are used to convert between energy types.
References
Equations
Reference 1
References
1. None - Derived.
See Also
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