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pinch-analyzer
Heat integration analysis skill using pinch technology for energy targeting and heat exchanger network design
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/science/chemical-engineering/skills/pinch-analyzer
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- domain
- science
- category
- Process Simulation
- skill id
- CE-SK-004
- specialization
- chemical-engineering
SKILL.md
Pinch Analyzer Skill
Purpose
The Pinch Analyzer Skill applies pinch technology for heat integration, energy targeting, and heat exchanger network synthesis to minimize utility consumption.
Capabilities
- Stream data extraction and processing
- Composite curve generation
- Grand composite curve analysis
- Pinch point determination
- Heat exchanger network synthesis
- Area targeting and cost optimization
- Utility system integration
- Multiple utilities optimization
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Optimizing process heat integration
- Designing heat exchanger networks
- Targeting utility requirements
- Evaluating retrofit opportunities
Prerequisites
- Process simulation converged
- Stream data extracted
- Utility specifications defined
- Cost data available
Best Practices
- Use appropriate minimum approach temperature
- Consider practical constraints
- Evaluate multiple design alternatives
- Account for operability
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Heat Integration Analysis
- Energy Efficiency Optimization
- Process Flow Diagram Development
Configuration
pinch-analyzer:
delta-t-min: 10 # degrees
utilities:
- steam
- cooling-water
- refrigeration
optimization-objectives:
- energy
- capital
- total-annual-cost
Output Artifacts
- Composite curves
- Grand composite curves
- HEN designs
- Energy targets
- Cost estimates
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