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