Bagasse Moisture
Near-Infrared Moisture Testing
Bagasse is the fibrous leftovers of sugarcane or sorghum stalks after they are crushed to get the juice. These leftovers are used for biofuel or in the manufacture of pulp and building materials. For every 10 tons of sugarcane crushed, nearly 3 tons of wet bagasse is produced. Creating a biofuel out of bagasse is a great use of recycling our waste products into bioenergy. It is often burned to provide energy to the sugar mills. However, bagasse moisture content is often quite high, usually about 40-50%, is detrimental to its use as a fuel. Drying the bagasse can significantly enhance its energy production.
Determining the moisture content to know the suitability of the bagasse for fuel becomes important. MoistTech provides moisture sensors to monitor the moisture content during the drying process.
Optimize Production with Instant ROI
Accuracy and Consistency
The IR-3000’s sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms, and sensor optical requirements to measure bagasse moisture are pre-set at the factory. No further on-site or routine re-calibration is necessary, making accuracy in the field nearly effortless.
Typical moisture accuracy is about ± 0.05%; typical analog range is 0-10% moisture. The outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements.
PERFORMANCE
Unsurpassed in performance, our sensors can accurately measure moisture within tenths of a percent of most applications
STABILITY
MoistTech sensors withstand the test of time and are low to zero maintenance
RELIABILITY
Rely on MoistTech’s NIR moisture sensors to never drift or need re-calibration
COST OF OWNERSHIP
A moisture measurement system is essential for the production process and in some cases will pay for itself in less than 30 days
Installing Production Efficiency
Efficiency is a top of the line priority for manufacturers and the dryer can drain a lot of that. Measuring the moisture before and after the dryer allows the user to optimize the dryer settings to save time and money. A proper moisture control system will pay for itself with the energy savings from the dryer in less than 30 days. Efficiently controlling the dryer within the facility can drastically change the productivity levels.
- Advanced digital filtering for noise free signal
- Non-contact, instant measurement
- Low energy use
- Networking and wireless capability
- Surface mount technology
- It is unaffected by gaps in production flow
- Simple calibration procedure
- Built to endure the toughest industrial environments
- Digital diagnostics monitor all critical components
- No routine re-calibration or maintenance needed
- Store up to 50 products codes
The Best of the Best
The IR-3000 near infrared (NIR) online moisture detector and software system was designed to measure the moisture at any point in the bagasse drying process. You can avoid over drying because the sensor provides non-contact measurement, allowing moisture to be controlled in real time. The IR-3000 is mounted above your production line. By using the IR-3000 to optimize process control, you can expect improved product quality, increased productivity, and decreased production costs.
For over 40 years, our expert staff has been assisting companies around the world with real-time moisture readings that make a difference in their products. We will be glad to answer all your questions about bagasse moisture measurement. Contact us today and request a quote for your application.
Assess
Locate the point in the production process in which measuring moisture will be the most crucial and beneficial. Identify how you will use the moisture measurement data for improvements and if it will tie into your PLC.
Remember this could involve more than one installation point!
Develop
A closed loop process is achieved by incorporating a moisture measurement system into the manufacturing process. Developing a proactive solution to moisture control will avoid costly downfalls.
Support
MoistTech’s experts will assess your specific application with lab tests, calibrations and accuracy results to ensure our equipment will peform for you. All of our sensors are pre-calibrated prior to being shipped to create a plug-and-play operation for the end-user.
Contact
We offer service and support throughout the world for our moisture measurement sensors and would be happy to connect you with a rep in your area. Contact us today for more information!
Understand the Process
Creating a biofuel out of bagasse is a great use of recycling our waste products into renewable energy. It is often burned to provide energy to the sugar mills. However, the high moisture content, usually about 40-50%, is detrimental to its use as a fuel. Drying the bagasse can significantly enhance its energy production.
Determining the moisture content to know the suitability of the bagasse for fuel becomes important. MoistTech provides moisture sensors to monitor the moisture content during the drying process.