Steam Boiler API
Steam-boiler engineering maths as an API, computed locally and deterministically — the three numbers a boiler operator, plant engineer or steam-system designer actually works with. The boiler-hp endpoint converts a required heat output into boiler horsepower (heat ÷ 33,475 BTU/hr, the standard definition), the equivalent steam output in pounds per hour "from and at" 212 °F (34.5 lb/hr per BHP) and the output in kilowatts — a 1,000,000 BTU/hr load is about 29.9 BHP or 1,031 lb/hr of steam. The factor-of-evaporation endpoint gives the real capacity for your feedwater: the factor = (the total heat of the steam − the feedwater heat) ÷ 970.3, always greater than one because the boiler must add the sensible heat to bring water up to boiling, so a boiler rated "from and at" 212 °F actually makes less with 60 °F feedwater — which is exactly why preheating feedwater with an economiser raises capacity and saves fuel. The blowdown endpoint gives the continuous blowdown rate to hold the boiler water within its dissolved-solids limit: blowdown = steam × feedwater TDS ÷ (boiler limit − feedwater TDS), with the cycles of concentration and the blowdown as a percentage of feedwater — better feedwater means more cycles, less blowdown and less wasted hot water. Everything is computed locally and deterministically, so it is instant and private. Ideal for boiler operators, steam-plant and HVAC engineers, energy auditors, water-treatment specialists and process-engineering tools. Pure local computation — no key, no third-party service, instant. Engineering estimates — verify against the manufacturer data and local code. 3 compute endpoints. For moist-air properties use a psychrometric API; for compressed air use a compressor API.
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