Belt Conveyor API
Belt-conveyor design maths as an API, computed locally and deterministically. The capacity endpoint computes the throughput of a belt conveyor — the volumetric capacity Q = A·v·3600 (m³/h) from the belt cross-section and speed, and the mass capacity Q·ρ/1000 (t/h) from the bulk density — and, when only the belt width is given, estimates the cross-section as A ≈ load_factor·width². The power endpoint computes the drive power as the sum of the horizontal friction power, μ·g·(material + 2·belt + idler mass per metre)·length·speed, and the vertical lift power, ṁ·g·height, then divides by the drive efficiency to give the motor power. The tension endpoint computes the belt tensions from the effective tension Te = P/v: the tight-side tension T1 = Te·e^(μθ)/(e^(μθ)−1) and the slack-side tension T2 = T1 − Te, using the Euler-Eytelwein grip of the belt on the drive pulley. Everything is computed locally and deterministically, so it is instant and private. Ideal for bulk-materials-handling, mining and plant-design tools, conveyor selection and motor sizing, and mechanical-engineering education. Pure local computation — no key, no third-party service, instant. Live, nothing stored. 3 endpoints. This is a simplified belt-conveyor model; for rope/belt capstan friction use a capstan API and for belt-drive geometry use a belt-drive API.
api.oanor.com/conveyor-api
