| name | membrane-system-designer |
| description | Membrane separation system design skill for RO, UF, NF, and gas separation applications |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","Bash"] |
| metadata | {"specialization":"chemical-engineering","domain":"science","category":"Separation Processes","skill-id":"CE-SK-011"} |
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Membrane System Designer Skill
Purpose
The Membrane System Designer Skill designs membrane separation systems including reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and gas separation applications.
Capabilities
- Membrane selection and sizing
- Module configuration design
- Permeate flux calculations
- Fouling prediction and mitigation
- Cleaning protocol design
- Multi-stage system design
- Recovery and rejection optimization
- Energy consumption analysis
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Designing membrane separation systems
- Optimizing existing installations
- Evaluating membrane alternatives
- Troubleshooting fouling issues
Prerequisites
- Feed characterization complete
- Separation requirements defined
- Operating conditions specified
- Fouling potential assessed
Best Practices
- Account for fouling in design
- Plan for membrane replacement
- Include adequate pretreatment
- Consider energy recovery
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Membrane Separation System Design
- Separation Sequence Synthesis
- Process Flow Diagram Development
Configuration
membrane-system-designer:
membrane-types:
- reverse-osmosis
- nanofiltration
- ultrafiltration
- microfiltration
- gas-separation
configurations:
- single-stage
- multi-stage
- recycle
Output Artifacts
- System specifications
- Module datasheets
- Performance predictions
- Cleaning protocols
- Operating procedures
