# Kinetic Modeler

> Reaction kinetics modeling skill for parameter estimation, mechanism validation, and rate equation development

- Skill: `a5c-ai/kinetic-modeler` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/kinetic-modeler`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/kinetic-modeler/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/kinetic-modeler

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# Kinetic Modeler Skill

## Purpose

The Kinetic Modeler Skill develops and validates reaction kinetics models, performing parameter estimation from experimental data and supporting reactor design.

## Capabilities

- Rate equation formulation (power law, LHHW, Eley-Rideal)
- Parameter estimation via nonlinear regression
- Arrhenius parameter calculation
- Activation energy determination
- Model discrimination (AIC, BIC criteria)
- Confidence interval estimation
- Reaction mechanism validation
- Kinetic data analysis

## Usage Guidelines

### When to Use
- Developing kinetic models
- Estimating rate parameters
- Validating reaction mechanisms
- Supporting reactor design

### Prerequisites
- Experimental data available
- Proposed mechanism identified
- Operating conditions characterized
- Thermodynamic constraints known

### Best Practices
- Use statistically valid data
- Test multiple model forms
- Validate with independent data
- Report parameter uncertainties

## Process Integration

This skill integrates with:
- Kinetic Model Development
- Reactor Design and Selection
- Catalyst Evaluation and Optimization

## Configuration

```yaml
kinetic-modeler:
  model-types:
    - power-law
    - langmuir-hinshelwood
    - eley-rideal
    - mechanistic
  estimation-methods:
    - least-squares
    - maximum-likelihood
    - bayesian
```

## Output Artifacts

- Kinetic models
- Parameter estimates
- Confidence intervals
- Model validation reports
- Mechanism analysis