Horsepower definition

Horsepower means a unit of measurement in which one boiler horsepower = 34.5 lbs. steam per hour or 33,479 BTUH (British Thermal Units per Hour).
Horsepower means the brake horsepower as stated by the manufacturer.
Horsepower means the horsepower rating published by the manufacturer for the power unit involved.

Examples of Horsepower in a sentence

  • Horsepower cannot exceed the limitations set by the U.S. Coast Guard.

  • Horsepower (hp) - Unit of mechanical power equivalent to 746 watts of electrical power.

  • The contractor shall furnish copies of the Pump Manufacturer's Certification of Hydrostatic Test (if applicable), the Engine Manufacturer's current Certified Brake Horsepower Curve and the Manufacturer's Record of Construction Details.

  • Minimum Horsepower Rating: Motor horsepower plus recommended ANSI/RMA service factor (not less than 20 percent) in addition to the ANSI/RMA allowances for pitch diameter, center distance, and arc of contact.

  • Horsepower utilization is calculated as (i) the sum of (a) revenue generating horsepower; (b) horsepower in the Partnership’s fleet that is under contract but is not yet generating revenue; and (c) horsepower not yet in the Partnership’s fleet that is under contract but not yet generating revenue and that is subject to a purchase order, divided by (ii) total available horsepower less idle horsepower that is under repair.


More Definitions of Horsepower

Horsepower means the equivalent to 746 watts;
Horsepower means the manufacturer's rated horsepower of the machinery and shall include the aggregate of all such propellant machinery on a watercraft.
Horsepower means the aggregate rated horsepower of all propellant machinery at maximum operating revolutions per minute.
Horsepower means the maximum power rat- ing assigned to the engine or motor by the manufacturer.
Horsepower is defined as that amount stated by the manufacturer as peak-developed horsepower as measured at the flywheel.
Horsepower means the amount stated by the manufacturer as the peak-developed horsepower as measured at the propeller.
Horsepower means the equivalent to seven hundred forty-six (746) watts;