BioEnergy Moisture Applications
Create Instant Production Efficiency with Proper Moisture Control
Moisture is important in any manufacturing process, but when it comes to hog fuel, waste fiber, wood chips, pellets, sawdust, shavings, and forest waste, excess moisture can ruin products. That’s why MoistTech has created the best moisture meters to help bioenergy industries access accurate moisture readings and respond in real time! Our moisture meters’ bioenergy applications have multiple benefits when it comes to moisture control:
- Less Waste or Downtime on Processing Line
- Reduced Energy Costs
- Efficient Dryer Control Creates Large Savings
- Increased Product Quality
- Total Product Inspection
- Plant Production Efficiency
- Low Cost – Instant ROI
The critical concern of moisture content exists in bioenergy applications as the excess moisture content can not only affect the product but also the equipment being used and the operational efficiency of the plant. Boilers are designed to operate with fuel of a limited moisture range; anything outside this tolerated range runs the risk of multiple inefficiencies, increased emissions, and even errors in the control system. Simple implementation of moisture measurement and control can drastically increase the overall performance instantly.
Installing a moisture measurement and control system from MoistTech prevents bad products due to undesirable moisture levels. Fine-tuning the setup and process of the manufacturing line allows for instant improvements both in the product and in the efficiency with which it is produced.
Installation
Multiple installation points exist for a moisture sensor in a bioenergy setting. For a renewable energy application, it will likely be installed over the conveyor or processing line. It is important to ensure it is connected to a sturdy support and the distance should range, on average, about eight inches from the product. By installing sensors in this fashion, the sensor can administer continuous readings during the entire application creation process, guaranteeing continuous monitoring of the process, which can be controlled manually or automatically.
The sensor can also be installed on other conveying systems: chute, roller, chain, drag & elevator, chutes, cyclones & bins, before and after dryers or boilers, and pipelines or pneumatic conveying options.
Environment
Each renewable energy moisture control sensor comes standard with an optical window to prevent flying particles from caking. We recommend cleaning the optical window from time to time to prevent damaging build-up, creating the only maintenance needed. Use your best judgment to determine cleaning dates, as the longer the particles build up, the harder it will be to clean.
MoistTech understands the requirements to successfully produce renewable energy and our sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms, and sensor optical requirements are pre-set at the factory for the easiest installation process.
- Typical accuracy is about ±0.1% moisture
- Typical analog range is 0-10% moisture
- Outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements
To discuss your specific application information for our moisture meters, contact MoistTech’s headquarters for assistance, or browse our available products.