| name | equipment-sizing-calculator |
| description | Process equipment sizing skill using established engineering correlations and standards |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","Bash"] |
| metadata | {"specialization":"chemical-engineering","domain":"science","category":"Process Simulation","skill-id":"CE-SK-005"} |
| graph | {"domains":["domain:chemical-engineering"],"skillAreas":["skill-area:mathematical-reasoning","skill-area:statistical-analysis","skill-area:physics-simulation"],"workflows":["workflow:experiment-design"],"roles":["role:research-engineer","role:computational-scientist"]} |
Equipment Sizing Calculator Skill
Purpose
The Equipment Sizing Calculator Skill performs process equipment sizing using established engineering correlations, industry standards, and manufacturer guidelines.
Capabilities
- Vessel sizing (residence time, L/D ratios)
- Heat exchanger rating and design (TEMA methods)
- Pump sizing and NPSH calculations
- Compressor selection and performance
- Column sizing (flooding, weeping checks)
- Pressure drop calculations
- Agitator sizing
- Piping sizing
Usage Guidelines
When to Use