To determine the energy consumption of a 2-ton air conditioner over a 24-hour period, we need to consider the unit of measurement commonly used for energy consumption in the context of air conditioning: the kilowatt-hour (kWh).
The cooling capacity of an air conditioner is measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs) per hour. A 2-ton air conditioner typically has a cooling capacity of 24,000 BTUs per hour. To convert BTUs to kilowatt-hours, we can use the conversion factor of 0.29307107 kilowatts per BTU.
Therefore, the cooling capacity of a 2-ton AC can be calculated as follows:
Cooling capacity = 24,000 BTU/hr × 0.29307107 kW/BTU = 7.03 kW
Now, to determine the energy consumption in kilowatt-hours over 24 hours, we multiply the cooling capacity by the duration:
Energy consumption = Cooling capacity × Duration = 7.03 kW × 24 hours = 168.72 kWh
Therefore, a 2-ton air conditioner would consume approximately 168.72 kilowatt-hours of energy over a 24-hour period. It's important to note that this is an estimate and the actual energy consumption can vary depending on factors such as the specific model, efficiency rating, usage patterns, and environmental conditions.