# SAG Mill Specific Energy Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Estimates energy consumption, power draw, and throughput for SAG mills.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bSthMn1trMeHKWebkJzzibhw43Oxp4IPKHodDnEH/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** mining, energy-calculation, sag-mill, comminution, metallurgy

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mill analysis. It allows AI agents to calculate specific energy requirements using `calculate_specific_energy`, predict mill performance with `predict_mill_performance`, evaluate the impact of pebble crushing via `evaluate_pebble_circuit`, and analyze capacity sensitivity through `simulate_sizing_impact`. It is designed to bridge the gap between ore characteristics and mill performance predictions.

## Tools

### calculate_specific_energy
Determines the theoretical energy required per tonne to achieve a specific product size

### evaluate_pebble_circuit
Adjusts the throughput and energy efficiency based on the presence of a pebble crushing circuit

### predict_mill_performance
Estimates the total power draw and the expected throughput for a given mill configuration

### simulate_sizing_impact
Analyzes how changes in the target product size affect the entire circuit's capacity

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the specific energy for an ore with competency 1.5, BWI of 14, and a target size of 200 microns.
```

**Response:** 
```
The calculated specific energy is 8.45 kWh/t with an energy per size ratio of 0.12.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Predict the performance of a mill with 5m diameter, 10m length, 8.5 kWh/t specific energy, and 5000 kW available power.
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**Response:** 
```
The predicted throughput is 588.24 t/h with an estimated power draw of 5000 kW.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the impact of a 0.3 pebble recycle ratio and 0.8 crushing efficiency on a base throughput of 500 t/h?
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**Response:** 
```
The adjusted throughput is 565.0 t/h with a total circuit energy of 4237.5 kWh/t.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I calculate the energy needed for a specific ore?**
You can use the `calculate_specific_energy` tool by providing the ore competency, Bond Work Index, and the target product size.

**Can I account for pebble crushing in my throughput predictions?**
Yes, the `evaluate_pebble_circuit` tool allows you to adjust throughput and energy efficiency based on pebble recycle ratios and crushing efficiency.

**How does mill size affect my power draw?**
The `predict_mill_performance` tool uses the mill diameter and length to estimate the total power draw and expected throughput.