Power of Conveyor 2#
The conveyor above contains a slide plate below the belt, which is used for structure.
This plate gives a coefficient of friction of \(\mu = {{ params.mu }}\) between the plate and the belt.
The belt is then loaded with a load, with a weight density of \(W = {{ params.W }} \ \rm{lb/ft}\).
How much horsepower is required to run the belt at a velocity of \(v = {{ params.v }} \ \rm{ft/s}\) ?
The belt is \(L = {{ params.L }} \ \rm{ft}\) long and angled at \(\theta = {{ params.theta }}^{\circ}\).
Assume the load is constantly fed onto the belt and transitions smoothly.
Assume the belt itself is massless.
Part 1#
Answer Section#
Please enter in a numeric value in \(\rm{m/s^2}\).
Attribution#
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