# Tank Heating System Design AI Agent Connect

> Engineering tool for heavy oil tank heating and heat duty calculations.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_salpWrTqyIrdTesc6Qyh2iQkOczZPsgESiNqRTF1/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** oil, heating, thermal, viscosity, steam

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for designing heating systems for heavy oil storage tanks. It allows users to calculate the total heat duty required to reach target temperatures, select the most efficient heater type (such as internal coils or external heating), and estimate steam consumption based on latent heat. Additionally, it includes a validation tool to ensure that the heating parameters successfully reach the required viscosity target for fluid mobility.

## Tools

### calculate_steam_consumption
Estimates the amount of steam needed to satisfy the calculated heat duty

### get_heat_duty
Calculates the total thermal energy required to heat the oil and compensate for heat losses

### select_heater_type
Determines the most appropriate heating configuration based on tank geometry and oil properties

### validate_viscosity_target
Verifies if the proposed heating parameters will achieve the necessary fluid mobility

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the total heat duty for 500 cubic meters of oil with a density of 950 kg/m3, moving from 20C to 60C, with a specific heat of 2000 J/kgK and a loss coefficient of 5?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total heat duty is 40,000,000 J and the net heat duty is 40,005,000 J.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Which heater is best for a tank 10m wide and 15m high with an oil viscosity of 500 cP at target temperature?
```

**Response:** 
```
The recommended heater type is internal coils with a suitability score of 0.85.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Will a temperature of 50C be enough to reach a target viscosity of 100 cP if the current viscosity is 500 cP?
```

**Response:** 
```
Yes, the target viscosity is met.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I calculate the energy needed for my tank?**
You can use the `get_heat_duty` tool by providing the oil density, volume, temperatures, and heat loss coefficient.

**Can this tool help me choose between coils and external heating?**
Yes, the `select_heater_type` tool analyzes tank dimensions and oil viscosity to recommend the best configuration.

**How is steam usage estimated?**
The `calculate_steam_consumption` tool estimates steam mass flow and total usage based on the required heat duty and steam latent heat.