| name | reactor-designer |
| description | Chemical reactor design skill for sizing, configuration selection, and performance optimization |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","Bash"] |
| metadata | {"specialization":"chemical-engineering","domain":"science","category":"Reaction Engineering","skill-id":"CE-SK-007"} |
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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
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
