How to calculate the heat output or dissipation (BTU) from an instrument - WKB7935

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Calculate the heat output of an instrument in order to properly cool the laboratory.  

ENVIRONMENT

• All instrumentation

PROCEDURE

1. Your instrument's Site Preparation Guide should specify the heat dissipation in kW. Some instruments use VA as the power unit. 1 VA = 1W
2. If no heat dissipation is specified you can take the typical power consumption as heat dissipation
3. If you prefer the value in British Thermal Units per hour, multiply by 3412 (1kW = 3412 BTU/h)

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