# Grain Moisture & Shrinkage Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate grain weight loss, water evaporation, and handling shrinkage.

## Overview
- **Category:** agriculture
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_czhlpdFfanyD4tooe82Ip7xijisZDEO2YAxnQhir/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** grain, moisture, shrinkage, drying, agriculture-tech

## Description

This MCP server provides precise calculations for grain drying processes. It distinguishes between physical water shrinkage and total shrinkage, which includes handling losses. Use `calculate_water_shrink` to find mass lost to evaporation, or `calculate_total_shrink` to account for both water loss and material loss during handling. You can also use `compare_shrinkage_methods` to quantify the impact of handling on your total yield.

## Tools

### calculate_total_shrink
Calculate the total mass loss including both water evaporation and handling loss

### calculate_water_shrink
Calculate the mass lost solely due to the evaporation of water

### compare_shrinkage_methods
Compare the results of the physical water-only shrinkage against the total shrinkage model to quantify handling impact

### get_grain_type_constants
Retrieve the specific biological constants required for shrinkage calculations for a given grain

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the water loss for 1000kg of Corn starting at 25% moisture and drying to 13%.
```

**Response:** 
```
The water removed is 250.0kg, leaving a final mass of 750.0kg, with a shrink percentage of 25.0%.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the total shrinkage for 500kg of Wheat from 18% to 12% moisture?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total mass lost is 54.2kg, resulting in a final mass of 445.8kg and a total shrink percentage of 10.84%.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Compare the shrinkage methods for 2000kg of Soybeans at 15% moisture drying to 11%.
```

**Response:** 
```
The water-only shrink is 10.53%, while the total shrink is 11.25%. The handling impact ratio is 1.07.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the difference between water shrink and total shrink?**
Water shrink is the mass lost strictly from water evaporation. Total shrink includes both that water loss and the handling loss (material lost during movement).

**Which grain types are supported?**
The server supports standard cereals like Corn, Wheat, and Barley, as well as oilseeds like Soybeans and Sunflower.

**How do I see the impact of handling losses?**
You can use the `compare_shrinkage_methods` tool to see the ratio between physical water loss and total shrinkage.