What is the heat-absorbing capacity per day of a condensing unit rated at 5 tons per hour?

To determine the heat-absorbing capacity per day of a condensing unit rated at 5 tons per hour, it is essential to understand the conversion of tons to BTUs (British Thermal Units) and then account for the duration of operation over one day.

One ton of refrigeration is equivalent to 12,000 BTUs per hour. Therefore, a condensing unit rated at 5 tons would handle:

5 tons × 12,000 BTU/ton = 60,000 BTU per hour.

To find the total heat-absorbing capacity per day, multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours in a day:

60,000 BTU/hour × 24 hours/day = 1,440,000 BTU/day.

Thus, the heat-absorbing capacity per day of the condensing unit rated at 5 tons per hour is 1,440,000 BTU. This calculation accurately reflects the system's capacity over a 24-hour period, making the correct answer the one that indicates this total.