catalyst-analyzer

name	catalyst-analyzer
description	Catalyst performance analysis skill for activity testing, deactivation modeling, and optimization
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","Bash"]
metadata	{"specialization":"chemical-engineering","domain":"science","category":"Reaction Engineering","skill-id":"CE-SK-008"}

Catalyst Analyzer Skill

Purpose

The Catalyst Analyzer Skill evaluates catalyst performance, models deactivation kinetics, and supports catalyst selection and optimization for chemical processes.

Capabilities

• Catalyst activity measurement analysis
• Selectivity evaluation
• Deactivation kinetics modeling
• Regeneration cycle optimization
• Catalyst screening support
• Turnover frequency calculation
• Surface area and porosity analysis
• Poison identification

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

• Evaluating catalyst candidates
• Modeling catalyst deactivation
• Optimizing regeneration cycles
• Troubleshooting performance decline

Prerequisites

• Experimental data available
• Reaction mechanism understood
• Operating conditions defined
• Reference catalyst identified

Best Practices

• Use consistent testing protocols
• Account for mass transfer effects
• Consider long-term stability
• Validate deactivation models

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

• Catalyst Evaluation and Optimization
• Kinetic Model Development
• Reactor Design and Selection

Configuration

catalyst-analyzer:
  analysis-types:
    - activity
    - selectivity
    - deactivation
    - regeneration
  catalyst-types:
    - heterogeneous
    - homogeneous
    - biocatalyst

Output Artifacts

• Activity profiles
• Deactivation models
• Regeneration protocols
• Screening comparisons
• Recommendation reports