Bagasse (sometimes spelled bagass) is the biomass remaining after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice.

Bagasse is often used as a primary fuel source for sugar mills; when burned in quantity, it produces sufficient heat energy to supply all the needs of a typical sugar mill, with energy to spare.

Having the correct moisture levels in bagasse has become a critical component during processing.  Bagasse can easily become either too wet or dry wasting manufacturer’s time and money as well as impacting the milling and boiler operation.  If the bagasse is too wet, the longer it will take to ignite and will not burn evenly. If the bagasse is too dry, it will burn too hot producing too much steam.

With the help of industry partners and 30 years of knowledge, MoistTech has developed the IR-3000 Bagasse Moisture Sensor that is ideally suited to measure the moisture levels in the bagasse manufacturing process. 

Installation….

By installing the MoistTech IR-3000 Bagasse Moisture Sensor at either the input or the exit of the dryer, a manufacturer can continuously monitor the process and can control the moisture content either manually or automatically instantly. 
 
 

Environment….

If the sensor is susceptible to extreme heat conditions, it is necessary to cool the sensor with either air or water. Dust from the product is not normally a problem however in extreme dusty environments we recommend the installation of an air purge system to prevent the accumulation of material on the sensor’s window. 
 

Benefits….

improved product quality lower energy costs reduced start-up times less waste 100% product inspection less downtime

MoistTech is very experienced with bagasse moisture requirements in the production of bagasse.  Our sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms and sensor optical requirements are pre-set at the factory.  Typical accuracy is about ±0.1% moisture.  Typical analog range is 0-10% moisture and up to as much as 40%, subject to application.  The outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements.