Load & DesignQuestion 14 of 110
If a home has a calculated cooling load of 30,000 BTU/hr, what nominal equipment size is the closest match?
a.2 tons
b.2.5 tons
c.3.5 tons
d.4 tons
Explanation
30,000 BTU/hr divided by 12,000 BTU/hr per ton equals 2.5 tons. Manual S guides selecting a unit whose capacity at design conditions closely matches this load. Choosing 2.5 tons avoids the humidity and cycling problems of oversizing.
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