# Ethanol Yield Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate ethanol production, co-product yields, and energy/GHG metrics from grain feedstocks.

## Overview
- **Category:** agriculture
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z3W5INDr4EfNtdlqS8AFPvkQpg4v3ulp8VtYwKfw/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** ethanol, biofuel, agriculture, carbon-footprint, energy-balance

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized tools for modeling ethanol production from grain feedstocks like corn, sorghum, and wheat. It allows AI agents to calculate precise ethanol yields per tonne, determine DDGS co-product mass, and evaluate the net energy benefit of the production process using `calculate_energy_balance`. Additionally, users can estimate carbon footprint reductions via `estimate_ghg_intensity` and assess facility performance with `get_plant_utilization_report`. It is a complete toolkit for biofuel lifecycle analysis and plant capacity planning.

## Tools

### estimate_ghg_intensity
Estimates the carbon footprint of the ethanol relative to gasoline

### get_grain_yield_metrics
Calculates the primary ethanol and co-product output for a specific grain input

### get_plant_utilization_report
Provides a scaled view of production based on facility capacity

### calculate_energy_balance
Evaluates the net energy benefit of the ethanol production process

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the ethanol yield for 1 tonne of corn with 70% starch and 15% moisture.
```

**Response:** 
```
The calculated ethanol yield is 285.5 liters per tonne, with a DDGS yield of 765.0 kg per tonne.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the net energy ratio if the ethanol yield is 280 L/t and process energy requirement is 15 MJ/L?
```

**Response:** 
```
The net energy ratio for this production process is 2.45.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Estimate the GHG reduction for ethanol with a yield of 280 L/t, process emissions of 0.5, and feedstock emissions of 0.2.
```

**Response:** 
```
The estimated GHG reduction compared to gasoline is 42.5%.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Which grain types are supported?**
The server supports corn, sorghum, and wheat for all yield calculations.

**How do I calculate the carbon footprint reduction?**
You can use the `estimate_ghg_intensity` tool, providing the ethanol yield, process emissions factor, and feedstock emissions factor.

**Can I model plant capacity?**
Yes, the `get_plant_utilization_report` tool provides actual annual production and capacity slack based on your facility's parameters.