Information for Sizing
Chilled Water Systems
Tons = (GPM x ∆T) / 24
1 Ton = 12,000 BTU/Hr
Standard flow rate = 2.4 GPM per Ton (10F ∆T)
Required flow rate for molds = 4.8 GPM per Ton (5F ∆T)
Cooling Tower Systems
Tons = (GPM x ∆T) / 30
1 Ton = 15,000 BTU/Hr
Standard Flow Rate = 3.0 GPM per Ton (10F ∆T)

Commonly Used Formulas

Ft3 x 7.48 = Gallons
Gallons (H2O) x 8.33 = Lbs.
Feet of Head / 2.31 = PSI
KW x 3,413 = BTU/Hr.
KW = (Running Amps x Volts x 0.85 x 1.73) / 1,000
KW x 1.342 = HP
HP x 2,544 = BTU/Hr
BTU/Hr = GPM x ∆T x 500 (water)
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Plastics
Injection Molding
HDPE 30#/Hr = 1 Ton
LDPE, PP, Acrylic 35#/Hr = 1 Ton
Nylon, PPO, Urethane 40#/Hr = 1 Ton
PET 45#/Hr = 1 Ton
ABS, PS, Acetal 50#/Hr = 1 Ton
PVC 75#/Hr = 1 Ton
Hot Runners 1 kW = .15 Ton
Extrusion
HDPE, LDPE, PP 50#/Hr = 1 Ton
PS 75#/Hr = 1 Ton
PVC 80#/Hr = 1 Ton

Blow Moulding

All Resins 40#/Hr = 1 Ton

Machinery

Hydraulics 1 HP = .1 Ton
Feed Throats 1/2 Ton Each
Gear Boxes 1 Ton Each
Temp. Control Unit Pumps 1 HP = .2 Ton
Screws and Barrels 1 Ton per inch of Screw Dia

Other General

Air Compressors w/Aftercoolers 1 HP = .2 Ton
Compressed Air Dryers 1 HP = 1 Ton
Vacuum Pumps 1 HP = .1 Ton
Machine Tools 1 HP = .1 Ton
Transformers 100 kVA = .9 Ton
Welders 0.25 Ton per Tip
Water Cooled Air Cond. or Chillers 1 Twr Ton per Ton
Hydraulic Pumps 1 HP = .1 Ton

Die Casting

Zinc 125#/Hr = 1 Ton
Aluminum 35#/Hr = 1 Ton

Plating Baths

Tons = D.C. Amps x D.C. Volts x 0.00017
 
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