Convert horsepower (water) to dekajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s], or Convert dekajoule/second to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Dekajoule/second
1 hp (water) = 74.6043 daJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to daJ/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 74.6043 daJ/s = 1119.0645 daJ/s
Horsepower (Water) to Dekajoule/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.
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.