2026 Process Systems Catalog

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Conversion

Term BHP kWh

Description

Boiler Horsepower

1 BHP = 33,476 BTUh; 1 BHP = 33.476 MBh

Kilowatt-hours Horsepower

1 kWh = 3,413 BTU 1 hp = 0.746 kW kW/ton = 12 / EER

hp

kW/ton kW/ton

Kilowatt per ton of cooling Kilowatt per ton of cooling Coefficient of Performance Coefficient of Performance Energy Efficiency Ratio Energy Efficiency Ratio

kW/ton = 12 / (COP x 3.413)

COP COP EER EER

COP = EER / 3.413

COP = 12 / (kW/ton x 3.413)

EER = 12 / kW/ton EER = COP x 3.413 1 Ton = 12,000 BTUh 1 MBh = 1,000 BTUh

Ton

Unit of capacity for cooling equipment

MBh

1,000 BTUh 100,000 BTU

Therm

1 Therm = 100,000 BTU (or 100 CF or 0.1 MCF) 1 CF = 1 cubic foot (= approximately 1,000 BTU)

CF

Quantity of natural gas Quantity of natural gas Quantity of natural gas

CCF MCF

1 CCF = 100 cubic feet

1 MCF = 1,000 cubic feet (or 10 CCF or 10 Therms)

SOURCES Terms defined in the Glossary were referenced from the following sources:

Compressed Air Challenge Best Practices for Compressed Air Systems DOE Office of Energy Efficiency DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Motor Systems Tip Sheet #13 DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Steam Tip Sheet #2 DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Compressed Air Tip Sheet #3 DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Compressed Air Tip Sheet #9 DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Compressed Air Tip Sheet #13 DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Motor Systems Tip Sheet #13 energy.gov Energy.gov SpyroCor Radiant Tube Inserts engineeringtoolbox.com focusonenergy.com Focus on Energy Energy Business Case Study Radiant heater bands cut energy use for plastics processors Focus on Energy Energy-efficient repulper rotor Best Practices

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/aspiration http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/air+motor http://www.engineershandbook.com/MfgMethods/blowmolding.htm http://www.merriam-webster.com

https://focusonenergy.com/sites/default/files/compressedairwebinar_presentation.pdf https://www.ashrae.org/resources--publications/free-resources/ashrae-terminology https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/For-My-Business/Ways-To-Save-and-Rebates/Compressed-Air/General-Info/More-Info www.tappi.org Wisconsin Focus on Energy Technical Reference Manual

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