Convert horsepower (water) to microjoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to microjoule/second [µJ/s], or Convert microjoule/second to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Microjoule/second
1 hp (water) = 746043000 µJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to µJ/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 746043000 µJ/s = 11190645000 µJ/s
Horsepower (Water) to Microjoule/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.
Microjoule/second
The microjoule per second (µJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one microjoule equals 10^-6 joules, transferred per second.
History/Origin
The microjoule per second originated from the need to measure very small power levels in scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields like electronics and nanotechnology, as a scaled-down unit of the watt (joule per second).
Current Use
It is used in applications requiring precise measurement of low power levels, such as in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), sensor technology, and research involving minute energy transfers.