equipment-sizing-calculator

Process equipment sizing skill using established engineering correlations and standards

509 stars

Best use case

equipment-sizing-calculator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Process equipment sizing skill using established engineering correlations and standards

Teams using equipment-sizing-calculator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/equipment-sizing-calculator/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/domains/science/chemical-engineering/skills/equipment-sizing-calculator/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/equipment-sizing-calculator/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How equipment-sizing-calculator Compares

Feature / Agent	equipment-sizing-calculator	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Process equipment sizing skill using established engineering correlations and standards

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# 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

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