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reactor-designer

Chemical reactor design skill for sizing, configuration selection, and performance optimization

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npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/science/chemical-engineering/skills/reactor-designer

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Additional technical details for this skill

domain
science
category
Reaction Engineering
skill id
CE-SK-007
specialization
chemical-engineering

SKILL.md

Reactor Designer Skill

Purpose

The Reactor Designer Skill performs chemical reactor design calculations, including reactor type selection, sizing, configuration optimization, and performance prediction.

Capabilities

  • Reactor type selection (CSTR, PFR, batch, fluidized bed)
  • Reactor sizing calculations
  • Conversion and yield predictions
  • Residence time distribution analysis
  • Heat management design
  • Multiple reactor configurations
  • Recycle stream optimization
  • Scale-up considerations

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

  • Designing new reactor systems
  • Optimizing existing reactor performance
  • Evaluating reactor alternatives
  • Scale-up reactor designs

Prerequisites

  • Kinetic model available
  • Feed specifications defined
  • Target conversion specified
  • Operating constraints identified

Best Practices

  • Consider heat effects carefully
  • Evaluate multiple configurations
  • Include safety margins
  • Validate with pilot data

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

  • Kinetic Model Development
  • Catalyst Evaluation and Optimization
  • Process Simulation Model Development

Configuration

yaml
reactor-designer:
  reactor-types:
    - cstr
    - pfr
    - batch
    - semi-batch
    - fluidized-bed
  design-methods:
    - sizing
    - optimization
    - performance-prediction

Output Artifacts

  • Reactor specifications
  • Sizing calculations
  • Performance predictions
  • Configuration comparisons
  • Heat duty calculations

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