Sinter Mix Moisture
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Overview
Accurate measurement of moisture in the sinter mix is vital for achieving optimal blast furnace performance and producing high-quality iron and steel. Moisture content directly impacts gas permeability, burn characteristics, and ore reduction rates, which in turn determine the consistency and strength of the final sintered product. Proper control of moisture within the sinter mix ensures uniform granulation, stable ignition, and efficient downstream processing.
The sinter mix primarily consists of iron ore, limestone, and coke, with potential additives such as dolomite, manganese, and lime. Each of these raw materials plays a role in the final quality of the sinter, and their proportions and moisture levels must be tightly controlled to maintain consistency and maximize throughput.
Why Measure Moisture
Accurate, real-time moisture monitoring delivers multiple process and product benefits.
Quality Assurance
Energy Efficiency
Reduce Waste
Process Stability
RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
Conditioner Inlet
Used for feed-forward control before conditioning, with typical moisture around 4–5%.
Conditioner Outlet / Sinter Feed
Used for closed-loop control before the sinter strand, with typical moisture around 7–8%.
Additional Installation Options
Sensors can also be installed in any hopper, silo, or material line for continuous monitoring and process control.
The IR-3000 provides instant, non-contact, real-time moisture measurement with typical accuracy of ±0.2%, one-time calibration with zero drift, and direct integration into a plant’s PLC or control system for operator feedback or automatic control adjustment.
Understand the Process
MoistTech’s non-drift optical design gives you repeatable results in the most accurate measurements available. They are calibrated at the factory and require no further maintenance to maintain their accuracy. Results are unaffected by heat or humidity.