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name: pinch-analyzer description: Heat integration analysis skill using pinch technology for energy targeting and heat exchanger network design allowed-tools:

• Read
• Write
• Glob
• Grep
• Edit
• Bash metadata: specialization: chemical-engineering domain: science category: Process Simulation skill-id: CE-SK-004 graph: domains: [domain:chemical-engineering] skillAreas: [skill-area:np-hard-heuristics, skill-area:mathematical-reasoning, skill-area:physics-simulation] workflows: [workflow:experiment-design] roles: [role:research-engineer, role:computational-scientist]

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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