Convert horsepower (boiler) to kilovolt ampere
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to kilovolt ampere [kV*A], or Convert kilovolt ampere to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Kilovolt Ampere
1 hp (boiler) = 9.81 kV*A
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to kV*A:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 9.81 kV*A = 147.15 kV*A
Horsepower (Boiler) to Kilovolt Ampere Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Kilovolt Ampere
A kilovolt ampere (kV·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of voltage in kilovolts and current in amperes.
History/Origin
The kilovolt ampere emerged as a standard unit for measuring apparent power in electrical engineering, especially with the adoption of the SI system, to quantify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
Current Use
Today, the kilovolt ampere is widely used in power systems to specify the capacity of electrical devices, particularly in the context of transformers, generators, and power distribution systems, facilitating the design and analysis of electrical networks.