reactor-designer

# 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 ```yaml 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