Convert horsepower (water) to decijoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to decijoule/second [dJ/s], or Convert decijoule/second to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Decijoule/second
1 hp (water) = 7460.43 dJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to dJ/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 7460.43 dJ/s = 111906.45 dJ/s
Horsepower (Water) to Decijoule/second Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Decijoule/second
A decijoule per second (dJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one-tenth of a joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The decijoule is a decimal submultiple of the joule, introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate measurements at smaller scales. Its usage in power calculations, such as decijoules per second, has been consistent with the adoption of SI units, though it is less common in modern practice.
Current Use
Decijoule per second is rarely used in contemporary contexts; power is more commonly expressed in watts (joules per second). When used, it typically appears in specialized scientific or engineering applications requiring fine-grained energy rate measurements at the deci level.