# Vessel Design Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Professional ASME-compliant pressure vessel dimension and structural requirement calculator.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nj6mcJrwWCe9osDyx358iTXzHNq1wpaYDU0sNQJn/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** asme, pressure-vessel, engineering, structural-analysis, mechanical-design

## Description

This MCP server provides essential engineering tools for designing pressure vessels according to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. It allows AI agents to perform critical structural calculations, including determining the `calculate_shell_thickness` for cylindrical sections, calculating `calculate_head_thickness` for various head geometries, and evaluating `calculate_nozzle_reinforcement` requirements for openings. Users can also retrieve material-specific allowable stress values using `get_material_properties` to ensure design integrity under specific operating temperatures and pressures.

## Tools

### calculate_nozzle_reinforcement
Determines if an opening in the vessel requires additional reinforcement and calculates the required area

### calculate_head_thickness
Calculates the required thickness for the vessel's end caps (heads)

### calculate_shell_thickness
Determines the required total wall thickness for the cylindrical portion of the vessel

### get_material_properties
Retrieves allowable stress values for specific materials at given temperatures

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the shell thickness for a vessel with 500 PSI pressure, 400F temperature, 48 inch diameter, SA-516 Grade 70 material, 0.85 joint efficiency, and 0.125 inch corrosion allowance.
```

**Response:** 
```
The required total wall thickness for the shell is 0.625 inches.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the allowable stress for SA-516 Grade 70 at 300 degrees Fahrenheit?
```

**Response:** 
```
The allowable stress for SA-516 Grade 70 at 300°F is 26,000 PSI.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Check if a 4-inch nozzle requires reinforcement on a shell that is 0.5 inches thick with an opening area of 12.57 square inches and a required reinforcement area of 5.0 square inches.
```

**Response:** 
```
No, additional reinforcement is not required for this nozzle configuration.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Which engineering standards does this tool follow?**
The calculations are based on the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

**Can I calculate the thickness for different head types?**
Yes, the tool supports hemispherical, ellipsoidal, and torispherical head geometries.

**How does the tool handle corrosion?**
The tool incorporates a corrosion allowance into the total thickness calculations to ensure long-term structural integrity.