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1 System of Units: ME 303-CE31S8 - Engineering Utilities 2 (Basic Mechanical Engineering)

1.1 System of Units

Introduction to Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics – is the branch of physical sciences that deals with the study of heat and work

But before we proceed, let’s be familiar with some of the common units applied in thermodynamics.

Conversion of Units

1 kgm = 2.2046 lbm

1 kgf = 9.8066 N

1 Metric ton = 1000 kgm

1 English ton = 2000 lbm

1 slug = 32.174 lbm

1N = 100,000 dynes

1 mile = 5280 ft

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1 mile = 1.609 km

1m = 3.28 ft

1 in = 2.54 cm

1 yard = 3 ft

1 Nautical mile = 1.152 statute mile

1 m3 = 1000 L

1 ft3 = 7.48 gal

1 gal = 3.7854 L

1 gal = 8 pints

1 Hp = 0.746 kW

1 Joule = 1 N-m

1 BTU = 1.055 kJ

1 kCal = 4.187 kJ

1 BTU = 252 Cal

1 BTU = 778.16 lbf-ft

1 Hp = 550 lbf-ft/s

1 Hp = 42.4 BTU/min

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