# Membrane Separation Design AI Agent Connect

> Model and size membrane separation systems with transport equations.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zF9ZCATkJ2zetY9LZQYoUm8xEVQbNZyd9an5I0dg/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** membrane, separation, fluid-dynamics, filtration, engineering-design

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for modeling and sizing membrane-based separation systems. It accounts for physical transport phenomena, including concentration polarization and fouling, to ensure accurate design. Use `calculate_system_sizing` to determine required membrane area, `analyze_polarization_impact` to evaluate flux degradation, `evaluate_fouling_risk` to predict operational lifespan, and `get_separation_efficiency_metrics` for recovery and rejection analysis.

## Tools

### analyze_polarization_impact
Analyze the impact of concentration polarization on membrane flux

### calculate_system_sizing
Calculate required membrane area and system performance metrics

### evaluate_fouling_risk
Evaluate the risk and impact of fouling on membrane performance

### get_separation_efficiency_metrics
Get specific efficiency and recovery metrics for the separation process

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the required membrane area for a feed concentration of 50, a target permeate concentration of 5, a feed flow rate of 100, a permeability of 10, and a target permeate flow rate of 80?
```

**Response:** 
```
The required membrane area is 850 square meters, with a stage cut of 0.8 and a separation efficiency of 0.9.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much will concentration polarization reduce my flux if the bulk concentration is 10, the surface concentration is 15, and the membrane flux is 5?
```

**Response:** 
```
The polarization modulus is 1.5, resulting in an effective flux reduction of 33.3%.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the fouling risk for a high-solids feed at 5 bar pressure with a membrane porosity of 0.4?
```

**Response:** 
```
The fouling severity is Moderate, with an estimated flux decline rate of 0.05 per hour.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I calculate the required membrane area?**
You can use the `calculate_system_sizing` tool by providing the feed concentration, target permeate concentration, feed flow rate, membrane permeability, and target permeate flow rate.

**Can this tool predict fouling issues?**
Yes, the `evaluate_fouling_risk` tool predicts fouling severity and the estimated flux decline rate based on the feed type, operating pressure, and membrane porosity.

**How is separation efficiency measured?**
Efficiency is measured using `get_separation_efficiency_metrics`, which calculates the rejection coefficient and recovery rate based on the solute mass balance.