# Delayed Coking Unit Design AI Agent Connect

> Delayed Coking Unit Design MCP provides specialized engineering calculations for refinery residue conversion. Your AI client uses this tool to determine product mass distribution, size coking drums, set up multi-drum operational timelines, and evaluate the risk of shot coke production based on feed properties.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pjJP5jsM7E8yXoAaD4hEZMTFoonRIKRLoCevhIjW/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** petrochemical, refinery, thermal-cracking, coking, unit-design

## Description

You can now run complex delayed coking unit (DCU) design calculations directly through your AI client. This MCP handles the heavy lifting for residue conversion modeling and unit sizing. Instead of manually running separate spreadsheets, you tell your agent the feed density, viscosity, and temperature, and it returns the expected mass distribution. You can also use it to size physical equipment or map out how a multi-drum setup will cycle through operations. It also acts as a safety check by evaluating the likelihood of shot coke formation, helping you avoid operational hazards before they happen in the field.

## Tools

### calculate_yields
This tool determines the expected mass distribution of products from a specific residue feed.

### design_drum_geometry
Use this to calculate the required physical dimensions for coking drums.

### generate_cycle_schedule
This tool provides the operational timeline for a multi-drum DCU setup.

### assess_coke_risk
This tool evaluates the likelihood of producing shot coke and the resulting quality profile.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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What are the expected yields for a residue with density 0.95, viscosity 15, and sulfur 2.5 at 490 degrees Celsius?
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**Response:** 
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The expected yields are: coke yield of 45%, naphtha of 20%, gas oil of 25%, and diesel of 10%.
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**Prompt:** 
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Calculate the drum dimensions for a feed rate of 500 tons per day with a 0.4 coke yield and a 12-hour cycle time.
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**Response:** 
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The required drum dimensions are a diameter of 4.5 meters and a height of 12.0 meters, providing a total volume of 765 cubic meters.
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**Prompt:** 
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Is there a high risk of shot coke if I use a residue with density 1.05 at 510 degrees Celsius?
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**Response:** 
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Yes, the risk level is High, and there is a significant operational risk due to the high density and temperature combination.
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## Capabilities

### Yield Modeling
Your agent calculates product mass distribution from specific residue feeds.

### Equipment Sizing
The AI determines necessary drum diameters and heights for specific feed rates.

### Operational Scheduling
Your client generates timelines for multi-drum unit operations.

### Risk Assessment
The tool evaluates the probability of shot coke formation based on feed properties.

## Use Cases

### New Unit Design
Calculate the necessary drum volume and diameter for a new DCU installation.

### Feedstock Analysis
Predict naphtha, gas oil, and diesel yields when switching to a new residue feed.

### Operational Planning
Create a cycle schedule for a multi-drum setup to maintain continuous operation.

### Hazard Mitigation
Check if specific temperature and density combinations will trigger shot coke production.

## Benefits

- Automates mass distribution calculations for residue feeds.
- Provides precise drum geometry based on feed rates and cycle times.
- Identifies shot coke risks using density and temperature inputs.
- Generates operational timelines for multi-drum setups.

## How It Works

Connect your AI client to Vinkius to access these engineering tools instantly.

1. Connect your client like Claude or Cursor to the Vinkius catalog.
2. Provide feed properties or design requirements to your agent.
3. The agent calls the specific engineering tool in the MCP.
4. You receive calculated yields, dimensions, or risk assessments in your chat.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What can this MCP calculate for a refinery?**
It calculates product yields, drum dimensions, operational schedules, and shot coke risks.

**How do I use this with Claude or Cursor?**
You connect your client to the Vinkius platform once, and the tools become available as functions for your agent to call.

**Can it help with shot coke prevention?**
Yes, the assess_coke_risk tool evaluates the likelihood of shot coke based on your feed density and temperature.

**Does it support multi-drum unit scheduling?**
Yes, the generate_cycle_schedule tool provides operational timelines specifically for multi-drum DCU setups.

**What kind of residue data is needed for yields?**
You can provide density, viscosity, sulfur content, and temperature to get expected mass distributions.