# Wine Fermentation Vessel Sizing AI Agent Connect

> Calculate fermentation vessel requirements, tank distribution, and crush pad schedules.

## Overview
- **Category:** agriculture
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fhkyLulhjSC5HqYUjkPGmMWN5KfxG8PUY1VdDX7L/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** winery, fermentation, harvest, planning, vessel-sizing

## Description

This MCP server provides essential planning tools for winery operations during harvest. It helps manage the physical constraints of fermentation by calculating total volume needs based on expected tonnage and cap expansion factors. Use `calculate_total_capacity_requirements` to determine aggregate volume, `generate_tank_distribution` to plan specific vessel sizes for different lots, `simulate_crush_pad_schedule` to predict tank availability, and `optimize_segregation_strategy` to balance flavor preservation with equipment efficiency.

## Tools

### optimize_segregation_strategy
Evaluates the impact of lot segregation on tank requirements

### calculate_total_capacity
Determines the total aggregate volume of fermentation vessels needed for the entire harvest

### generate_tank_distribution
Suggests an optimal mix of tank sizes to accommodate a specific number of lots

### simulate_crush_pad_schedule
Predicts the timing of tank availability and vessel occupancy over the harvest period

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
How much total volume do I need for 500 tons of grapes with a 1.8 expansion factor?
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**Response:** 
```
For 500 tons with a 1.8 expansion factor, you will require a total volume of 900 cubic meters.
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**Prompt:** 
```
Help me plan my tank distribution for 10 lots and 200 tons of grapes.
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**Response:** 
```
The optimal distribution for 10 lots is a mix of 4 standard tanks and 6 small batch tanks to minimize wasted volume.
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**Prompt:** 
```
What is the risk of bottlenecking if I process 50 tons a day with a 14-day fermentation?
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**Response:** 
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With a 14-day fermentation and 50 tons arriving daily, you will need at least 700 tons of capacity to avoid a crush pad bottleneck.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does cap expansion affect my tank requirements?**
During fermentation, solids rise to form a cap. The `calculate_total_capacity_requirements` tool uses an expansion factor to ensure you have enough headspace to prevent overflow.

**Can I plan for different grape batches?**
Yes, you can use `generate_tank_distribution` to assign specific tank sizes to different lots, ensuring proper segregation.

**How do I know when a tank will be free for the next lot?**
The `simulate_crush_pad_schedule` tool predicts tank availability based on your fermentation duration and daily tonnage arrival rates.