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Definition of Ton
A Ton of refrigeration (RT) is approximately equivalent to 12,000 BTU/h or 3,516.8528 W
or 4.7142Hp.
A Ton of refrigeration (RT) is a unit of power used to describe the heat-extraction
capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration equipments. It is defined as the heat of
fusion absorbed by melting 1 short ton of pure ice at 0 C (32 F) in 24 hours.
How much Current in Ampere will a 2 Tons AC draw in Single Phase &
Three Phase System?
Suppose, There are 230V and Power factor = Cos = 0.95 in Single Phase AC
system
1 Ton = 3,516.8528 Watts = 3.516 kW.
2 Ton = 2 x 3.516 kW = 7.032kW = 7032W
Power in a Single Phase AC System
P = VxI Cos and current
I = P / (V x Cos).. Where Cos = Power factor
I = 7032W / (230V x .95)
I = 32.18 A
Therefore, a 2 Ton AC (Air-condition in Single Phase AC system will take 31.18 Ampere
Current
Andin Three Phase System
Suppose, There are 440V and Power factor = Cos = 0.85 in Three Phase AC system
Power in a Three Phase AC System
P =3 x VLxIL Cos and current.
I = P /( 3xVxCos)
I = 7032W / (1.732 x 440V x .85) Where Cos = Power factor and 3 = 1.732
I = 10.855 A
Therefore, a 2 Ton AC (Air-condition in Three Phase AC system will take 10.855 Ampere
Current
Good to Know:This is just calculation based on Electrical formulas. In real, Air
conditioner current depends a lot on operating conditions such as ambient temperature,
refrigerant pressure, Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) etc. for instance, if EER is 6, then
input power for 2 Tons Air conditioner is 24000BTU/ 6 = 4000 watts..
If this is a 230 volt system, then air conditioner load current would be = 4000/(230x.95)
= 18.5 A
For More detailCheck the Air conditioner Name plate rating.
Another similar rating is Coefficient of power (COP) which is the output power in watts
divided by input power, so with a COP = 1.8, for instance, input power for 2 Tons Air
conditioner is 7032W / 1.8 = 3906 watts. Now you can find current by using the above
method which is equal to 18A approx.
What is the suitable rating of MCB for 2 Ton and 1 Ton AC (Air
conditioner) and why?
As we have calculated the load current for 2 Ton AC Air conditioner
Calculated Current for 2 Ton A.C = I = 32.18 A
Now 40A Class C MCB (miniature circuit breaker) would be suitable for 2 Ton AC (aircondition) because in starting time it takes more current of the full load current
And 20 A Class C MCB would be better for 1 Ton AC (air-condition)
Good to Know:
Class C Type MCBs
Class C Type MCBs are suitable for installations with high inrush of current at the
starting switching time. in other words, equipment and devices having inductive loads
such as air-conditioners, induction motors, fluorescent lamps, transformersetc.
A general AC (Airconditioner )Name plate rating Data
definite current and the insulation at magnetic system are designed for a definite voltage
independent of p.f. (Cos ) of the load. For this reason apparent power measured in kVA is
regarded as the rated power of the alternator.