pinch-analyzer
Heat integration analysis skill using pinch technology for energy targeting and heat exchanger network design
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill pinch-analyzer --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Pinch Analyzer Skill ## Purpose The Pinch Analyzer Skill applies pinch technology for heat integration, energy targeting, and heat exchanger network synthesis to minimize utility consumption. ## Capabilities - Stream data extraction and processing - Composite curve generation - Grand composite curve analysis - Pinch point determination - Heat exchanger network synthesis - Area targeting and cost optimization - Utility system integration - Multiple utilities optimization ## Usage Guidelines ### When to Use - Optimizing process heat integration - Designing heat exchanger networks - Targeting utility requirements - Evaluating retrofit opportunities ### Prerequisites - Process simulation converged - Stream data extracted - Utility specifications defined - Cost data available ### Best Practices - Use appropriate minimum approach temperature - Consider practical constraints - Evaluate multiple design alternatives - Account for operability ## Process Integration This skill integrates with: - Heat Integration Analysis - Energy Efficiency Optimization - Process Flow Diagram Development ## Configuration ```yaml pinch-analyzer: delta-t-min: 10 # degrees utilities: - steam - cooling-water -
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What does the pinch-analyzer skill do?
Heat integration analysis skill using pinch technology for energy targeting and heat exchanger network design
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill pinch-analyzer --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.