Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/second
1 hp (water) = 0.707585716318111 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu(th)/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 0.707585716318111 Btu(th)/s = 10.6137857447717 Btu(th)/s
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.