# Pipeline Hot Tap Design AI Agent Connect

> Engineering tool for safe hot tap connections to pressurized pipelines.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a7Tk2QYtD1Cg23YzP9WJWSEkExXpUvl403qkUfKD/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** pipeline, welding, pressure, engineering, hot-tap

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering calculations for performing hot taps on live, pressurized pipelines. It allows AI agents to determine safe connection parameters by calculating fitting selection, coupon geometry, pressure containment, and welding thermal profiles. Use `calculate_fitting_selection` to choose hardware, `calculate_coupon_geometry` to manage the metal plug, `verify_pressure_containment` to ensure safety margins, and `design_welding_profile` to obtain critical thermal parameters for welding on pressurized assets.

## Tools

### calculate_coupon_geometry
Defines the dimensions and physical properties of the metal segment removed during the tapping process

### calculate_fitting_selection
Determines the appropriate connection hardware based on the existing pipeline and the desired branch size

### design_welding_profile
Generates the thermal parameters required to safely weld the connection onto a pressurized pipe

### verify_pressure_containment
Validates if the proposed design can safely withstand the operating pressure of the pipeline

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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What fitting should I use for a 24-inch pipe with a 6-inch branch and 0.5-inch wall thickness using API 5L X60 material?
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**Response:** 
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The recommended fitting is a Split Tee with a diameter of 24 inches, which is compatible with the specified material and branch size.
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**Prompt:** 
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Is a design safe for 500 PSI if the pipe wall is 0.4 inches and the fitting wall is 0.5 inches with a safety factor of 1.5?
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**Response:** 
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Yes, the design is safe. The maximum allowable pressure is 750 PSI, providing a sufficient margin of safety.
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**Prompt:** 
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What are the welding parameters for X70 material at 300 PSI and 25 degrees Celsius?
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**Response:** 
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The required preheat temperature is 150 degrees Celsius, with a maximum interpass temperature of 250 degrees Celsius.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I select the right hardware for my connection?**
You can use the `calculate_fitting_selection` tool. Provide the pipe diameter, wall thickness, branch diameter, and material grade to receive the recommended fitting type and compatibility status.

**Can this tool verify if my design is safe for the current pressure?**
Yes. By using `verify_pressure_containment`, you can input the operating pressure and wall thicknesses to determine if the design meets the required safety factor.

**What information is needed for the welding profile?**
To use `design_welding_profile`, you must provide the pipe material grade, the current operating pressure, and the ambient temperature.