# Mine Ventilation Cost Optimizer AI Agent Connect

> Optimize underground mine ventilation by calculating required airflow and selecting the most cost-effective fans.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SQUdEunVinmQ8tyx2lGiTcuIofH9wKTH26ELfXMg/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** ventilation, mining-safety, cost-optimization, airflow, industrial-engineering

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized tools for underground mine ventilation management. It allows engineers to calculate the total intake airflow needed by accounting for leakage, evaluate if specific fan models meet pressure and volume requirements using `evaluate_fan_performance`, and determine the financial impact of equipment through `calculate_operating_costs`. The core capability is the `optimize_fan_selection` tool, which identifies the most economical fan choice from a library of options based on technical needs and electricity pricing.

## Tools

### calculate_operating_costs
Computes the financial impact of running a fan based on its power draw

### evaluate_fan_performance
Determines if a specific fan can meet the calculated air and pressure requirements

### get_required_airflow
Calculates the total air volume that must be supplied at the intake to meet face requirements after accounting for losses

### optimize_fan_selection
Identifies the most cost-effective fan from a list of available options

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
How much total airflow do I need if the face requirement is 500 m3/s and leakage is 15%?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total required airflow is 588.24 m3/s.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Which fan is best for 600 m3/s at 200 Pa if electricity is $0.12/kWh and it runs for 2000 hours?
```

**Response:** 
```
The optimal fan is Model-X, with a total operating cost of $1,440.00.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the cost for a 50kW fan running for 100 hours at $0.15 per kWh.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total operating cost is $750.00.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the tool account for air loss in the mine?**
The `get_required_airflow` tool calculates the necessary intake volume by factoring in the expected leakage percentage to ensure the required air reaches the working face.

**Can I compare different fan models?**
Yes, you can use `optimize_fan_selection` to compare multiple fan profiles and find the one that meets your technical requirements at the lowest operating cost.

**What inputs are needed for cost calculation?**
To calculate costs, you need the fan's power consumption in kW, the electricity price per kWh, and the total operating hours.