# Leaching Circuit Design AI Agent Connect

> Design metal extraction leaching circuits by modeling kinetics and equipment requirements.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PQ5tq4FHwOfQKK81K1Mka3bmyQ58QCGJcW8H3sN7/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** leaching, metallurgy, mining-engineering, chemical-kinetics, extraction

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for designing metal extraction leaching circuits. It allows users to evaluate ore feasibility using `analyze_ore_feasibility`, calculate physical tank requirements with `calculate_tank_requirements`, estimate chemical reagent needs via `estimate_reagent_needs`, and design heap leach operations using `design_heap_leach`. It bridges the gap between ore mineralogy and practical circuit configuration for gold and copper extraction.

## Tools

### analyze_ore_feasibility
Determines if a specific ore mineralogy and metal content can realistically meet a given recovery target

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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Is it feasible to achieve 85% recovery from an ore with gold-bearing pyrite mineralogy and 5g/t gold content?
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**Response:** 
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The target is feasible. The estimated kinetics show a rate constant of 0.15 and a reaction order of 1.2.
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**Prompt:** 
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Calculate the tank volume needed for a CIP circuit with a feed rate of 500 tonnes/hour, 10 hours retention time, and 40% slurry density.
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**Response:** 
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The total volume required is 1250 cubic meters, which would be distributed across 2 tanks of 625 cubic meters each.
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**Prompt:** 
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How much cyanide is needed for 10,000 tonnes of ore with gold-bearing mineralogy?
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**Response:** 
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The required reagent is cyanide, with a total mass of 5000 kg needed for the batch.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**What types of leaching configurations are supported?**
The server supports calculations for both Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) and Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) agitated tank circuits, as well as Heap Leach configurations.

**Can I estimate reagent consumption for gold extraction?**
Yes, you can use `estimate_reagent_needs` to predict the total mass of reagents like cyanide required for gold extraction based on ore mass and mineralogy.

**How do I determine if my recovery target is achievable?**
You can use the `analyze_ore_feasibility` tool, which compares your desired recovery target against theoretical maximum extraction limits defined by the ore's mineralogy.