How do I determine the minimum utility requirements?

You can use the `analyze_pinch_limits` tool to calculate the minimum hot and cold utility requirements based on your stream data and the minimum temperature approach.

Can I design a network for minimum area instead of maximum heat recovery?

Yes, when using `design_network_configuration`, you can specify the `designStrategy` as either 'maximum heat recovery' or 'minimum area'.

How is the efficiency of my design measured?

The `evaluate_energy_efficiency` tool compares your actual utility usage against the theoretical minimums to provide a heat recovery ratio and detect any pinch violations.

Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis MCP Connector for Claude

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Design optimal heat exchanger networks using Pinch Analysis to minimize utility consumption.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides advanced process integration capabilities for chemical and thermal engineering. By applying Pinch Analysis principles, it allows AI agents to design efficient heat exchanger networks that maximize heat recovery between hot and cold streams. Use analyze_pinch_limits to identify thermodynamic constraints and the pinch point, calculate_heat_loads to determine stream enthalpy changes, design_network_configuration to propose specific exchanger arrangements, and evaluate_energy_efficiency to compare designs against theoretical minimums.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rLF73LDNzYlQxHo6X4QSvnSBMTatatMSYb540pxb/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http heat-exchanger-network-synthesis https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rLF73LDNzYlQxHo6X4QSvnSBMTatatMSYb540pxb/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "heat-exchanger-network-synthesis": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rLF73LDNzYlQxHo6X4QSvnSBMTatatMSYb540pxb/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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