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A [[Kilowatt]] is a unit of power, especially as a measure of the output of a small [[power plant]]. | A [[Kilowatt]] is a unit of power, especially as a measure of the output of a small [[power plant]]. | ||
* It is a standard [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] [[metric]]. | * It is a standard [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] [[metric]]. | ||
* The [[Megawatt]] is an exponential value of the Kilowatt. | * The [[Megawatt]] is an exponential value of the Kilowatt. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | A watt is a unit of power equivalent to one [[ | + | A [[watt]] is a unit of power equivalent to one [[Joule]] per [[Second (metric)|second]] and is used to quantify the rate of [[energy]] transfer. |
| − | * A | + | * A kilowatt is one thousand (10<sup><small>3</small></sup>) [[watt]]s. |
* The common [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] abbreviation is ''Kw''. This is generally considered incorrect or "lazy", but the form is widely encountered nonetheless. | * The common [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] abbreviation is ''Kw''. This is generally considered incorrect or "lazy", but the form is widely encountered nonetheless. | ||
** Properly, its nomenclature is ''kW'' | ** Properly, its nomenclature is ''kW'' | ||
* One thousand Kilowatts (10<sup><small>6</small></sup> watts) is equivalent to a [[Megawatt]]. | * One thousand Kilowatts (10<sup><small>6</small></sup> watts) is equivalent to a [[Megawatt]]. | ||
| − | The kilowatt hour is a unit of energy equal to 3.6 [[Megajoule]]s. If energy is transmitted or used at a constant rate over a period of time, the total energy in kilowatt hours is equal to the power in kilowatts multiplied by the time in | + | The kilowatt hour is a unit of energy equal to 3.6 [[Megajoule]]s. If energy is transmitted or used at a constant rate over a period of time, the total energy in kilowatt hours is equal to the power in kilowatts multiplied by the time in [[Hour|hour]]s. |
* The common [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] abbreviation is ''Kw/h''. | * The common [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] abbreviation is ''Kw/h''. | ||
** Properly, its nomenclature is ''kWh'', ''kW⋅h'' or ''kW h''. | ** Properly, its nomenclature is ''kWh'', ''kW⋅h'' or ''kW h''. | ||
| + | === Term Usage Applications === | ||
[[Vehicle]] [[power plant]]s, [[Battery|batteries]], [[fuel cell]]s, portable generators and other smaller power sources have outputs that are generally measured in Kilowatts and Kilowatt hours. | [[Vehicle]] [[power plant]]s, [[Battery|batteries]], [[fuel cell]]s, portable generators and other smaller power sources have outputs that are generally measured in Kilowatts and Kilowatt hours. | ||
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | The Kilowatt was first defined as a unit of [[energy]] on [[Terra (world)|Terra]] prior to the foundation of the [[Terran Confederation]]. | + | The Kilowatt was first defined as a unit of [[energy]] on [[Terra (world)|Terra]] prior to the foundation of the [[Terran Confederation]]. [[Technologist]]s found the Kilowatt useful as the concept of the [[Technology Level]] and standardized ideas about sophont society development began to take form.{{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} |
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| + | === Image Repository === | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Manual |page= 57 |version= MegaTraveller}} | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Manual |page= 57 |version= MegaTraveller}} | ||
| − | |S2= [[Frank Chadwick]], [[Dave Nilsen]]. ''[[Fire, Fusion, & Steel]]'' ([[Game Designers Workshop]], 1993), 5. | + | |S2= [[Frank Chadwick]], [[Dave Nilsen]]. ''[[Fire, Fusion, & Steel]]'' ([[Game Designers Workshop]], 1993), pg 5. |
| − | |S3= [[David Golden]], [[Guy Garnett]]. ''[[Fire, Fusion & Steel]]'' ([[Imperium Games]], 1997), 7. | + | |S3= [[David Golden]], [[Guy Garnett]]. ''[[Fire, Fusion & Steel]]'' ([[Imperium Games]], 1997), pg 7. |
|S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| − | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[ | + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] |
| − | |S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
}} | }} | ||
{{MET|Energy|Energy Technology|Metric}} | {{MET|Energy|Energy Technology|Metric}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:49, 20 March 2019
A Kilowatt is a unit of power, especially as a measure of the output of a small power plant.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
A watt is a unit of power equivalent to one Joule per second and is used to quantify the rate of energy transfer.
- A kilowatt is one thousand (103) watts.
- The common Imperial abbreviation is Kw. This is generally considered incorrect or "lazy", but the form is widely encountered nonetheless.
- Properly, its nomenclature is kW
- One thousand Kilowatts (106 watts) is equivalent to a Megawatt.
The kilowatt hour is a unit of energy equal to 3.6 Megajoules. If energy is transmitted or used at a constant rate over a period of time, the total energy in kilowatt hours is equal to the power in kilowatts multiplied by the time in hours.
- The common Imperial abbreviation is Kw/h.
- Properly, its nomenclature is kWh, kW⋅h or kW h.
Term Usage Applications[edit]
Vehicle power plants, batteries, fuel cells, portable generators and other smaller power sources have outputs that are generally measured in Kilowatts and Kilowatt hours.
Sophont-portable Directed Energy Weapons such as lasers, plasma guns and fusion guns generally draw Kilowatts of power and deliver attacks rated in Kilojoules of energy.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The Kilowatt was first defined as a unit of energy on Terra prior to the foundation of the Terran Confederation. Technologists found the Kilowatt useful as the concept of the Technology Level and standardized ideas about sophont society development began to take form.[1]
Image Repository[edit]
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 57.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Fire, Fusion, & Steel (Game Designers Workshop, 1993), pg 5.
- David Golden, Guy Garnett. Fire, Fusion & Steel (Imperium Games, 1997), pg 7.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak