equipment-sizing-calculator

# 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 - Sizing process equipment - Rating existing equipment - Developing equipment specifications - Evaluating design alternatives ### Prerequisites - Process conditions defined - Flow rates established - Physical properties available - Design codes identified ### Best Practices - Apply appropriate design margins - Follow applicable standards - Consider operability requirements - Document all assumptions ## Process Integration This skill integrates with: - Equipment Sizing and Specification - Distillation Column Design - Membrane Separation System Design ## Configuration ```yaml equipment-sizing-calculator: equipment-types: - vessels - heat-exchangers - pumps - compressors - columns design-codes: - ASME - TEMA - API ``` ## Output Artifacts - Equipment datasheets - Sizing calculations - Specification sheets - Design drawings