# Thickener Sizing & Design AI Agent Connect

> Calculate thickener diameter, depth, and overflow clarity using Coe-Clevenger or Talmage-Fitch models.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2d2whmVjNrjV4JHiRy2Np6Hkn363TmPyR8OCsSRB/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** thickener, settling, tailings, mining-engineering, slurry-design

## Description

This MCP server provides essential engineering calculations for sizing tailings and concentrate thickeners. It allows AI agents to determine the minimum required diameter using `calculate_required_diameter`, calculate necessary vessel height with `calculate_required_depth`, and estimate liquid quality via `predict_overflow_clarity`. Additionally, users can use `optimize_flocculant_dosage` to find the ideal chemical balance between vessel size and operational costs.

## Tools

### calculate_required_depth
Calculates the necessary height of the thickener

### calculate_required_diameter
Determines the minimum diameter required for a thickener

### predict_overflow_clarity
Estimates the quality of the liquid exiting the top

### optimize_flocculant_dosage
Suggests the optimal chemical dosage to minimize diameter

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What diameter do I need for a thickener with 15% feed solids, 60% target underflow density, and a settling velocity of 0.5 m/h using the Coe-Clevenger method?
```

**Response:** 
```
The required thickener diameter is 12.5 meters with a calculated surface area of 122.7 square meters.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How clear will the overflow be if I use a 10m diameter thickener with a settling velocity of 0.4 m/h and 10% feed solids?
```

**Response:** 
```
The predicted suspended solids concentration is 0.02% with a high clarity score.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the total depth needed for a 15m diameter thickener with a 50% target underflow density, a solids loading rate of 2.0 kg/m²s, and a residence time requirement of 3600 seconds.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total required depth is 8.4 meters, consisting of a 5.2m settling zone and a 3.2m compression zone.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Which settling models are supported?**
The server supports both the Coe-Clevenger and Talmage-Fitch methods for calculating required diameter.

**Can I optimize chemical usage?**
Yes, you can use the `optimize_flocculant_dosage` tool to find the best balance between diameter reduction and cost.

**Does this tool account for flocculant impact?**
Yes, flocculant dosage is a parameter in diameter and clarity calculations, as it directly affects settling velocity.