To determine the number of units (kWh) consumed by a 2-ton air conditioning unit over a 24-hour period, we need to consider the energy efficiency of the unit, as measured by its Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER).
Let's assume an average SEER rating of 14 for the 2-ton AC unit. The cooling capacity of a 1-ton AC is approximately 12,000 BTU/h (British Thermal Units per hour), so a 2-ton AC has a cooling capacity of 24,000 BTU/h.
To convert BTU to kWh, we divide the BTU value by 3,412 (the approximate number of BTUs in 1 kWh).
So, for a 2-ton AC unit with a cooling capacity of 24,000 BTU/h and a SEER rating of 14:
Total BTUs consumed per hour: 24,000 BTU/h Total kWh consumed per hour: 24,000 BTU/h / 3,412 = 7.03 kWh/h
To find the total kWh consumed over 24 hours, we multiply the hourly consumption by 24:
Total kWh consumed for 24 hours: 7.03 kWh/h * 24 h = 168.72 kWh
Therefore, a 2-ton AC unit, assuming a SEER rating of 14, would consume approximately 168.72 kWh over a 24-hour period. Keep in mind that actual energy consumption can vary based on factors such as usage patterns, climate, insulation, and the specific efficiency rating of the AC unit.