Babysitter pinch-analyzer

Heat integration analysis skill using pinch technology for energy targeting and heat exchanger network design

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/library/specializations/domains/science/chemical-engineering/skills/pinch-analyzer" ~/.claude/skills/a5c-ai-babysitter-pinch-analyzer && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: library/specializations/domains/science/chemical-engineering/skills/pinch-analyzer/SKILL.md

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