# Solvent Extraction Circuit Designer AI Agent Connect

> Design copper or uranium solvent extraction circuits by calculating stages, equipment sizing, and reagent loading.

## Overview
- **Category:** mining
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VxYUK3jNV1SKTqYpXOC0e8VcZxdrPyT4WlcjDrBY/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** solvent-extraction, hydrometallurgy, copper, uranium, circuit-design

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized hydrometallurgical tools for designing solvent extraction (SX) circuits. It allows engineers to determine the minimum number of stages required using `calculate_stage_requirement`, size physical equipment with `size_mixer_settler`, and verify reagent capacity with `evaluate_reagent_loading`. It also includes `optimize_circuit_parameters` to balance equipment volume against recovery targets. The tools help manage critical factors like O:A ratios, throughput, and crud formation to ensure efficient metal recovery.

## Tools

### calculate_stage_requirement
Determines the minimum number of extraction stages required to achieve a target metal recovery

### evaluate_reagent_loading
Assesses whether the chosen reagent concentration can support the target metal load

### optimize_circuit_parameters
Suggests adjustments to the O:A ratio or stages to improve efficiency

### size_mixer_settler
Calculates the physical dimensions (volume and area) required for the extraction units

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
How many stages do I need for a 95% recovery of copper with a 0.5 O:A ratio and this isotherm: {"0.1": "0.05", "0.5": "0.3", "1.0": "0.7"}?
```

**Response:** 
```
To achieve 95% recovery with the provided isotherm and an O:A ratio of 0.5, 4 stages are required.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the mixer-settler dimensions for a throughput of 100 m3/h, O:A ratio of 1.2, residence time of 5 minutes, and a crud factor of 1.2.
```

**Response:** 
```
The required equipment dimensions are: Mixer Volume: 120 m3, Settler Area: 450 m2, Mixer Diameter: 4.2 m, Settler Width: 15 m, and Settler Length: 30 m.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is my reagent overloaded? Metal concentration is 5 g/L, throughput is 50 m3/h, reagent concentration is 0.1 M, and O:A ratio is 1.0.
```

**Response:** 
```
The current loading is 85%, which is within the capacity limits.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I determine the number of stages needed?**
You can use the `calculate_stage_requirement` tool by providing the metal concentration, target recovery, the extraction isotherm, and the O:A ratio.

**Can I account for impurities like crud?**
Yes, the `size_mixer_settler` tool includes a `crudFactor` parameter to adjust the required settler area for impurity buildup.

**How do I check if my reagent is sufficient?**
Use the `evaluate_reagent_loading` tool to check if the reagent concentration can support the target metal load based on throughput and O:A ratio.