Bioethanol Moisture
Moisture Control During Production
When looking at all the challenges that bioethanol plant operators are tasked with, moisture control is one of the biggest. Maintaining the correct moisture levels is a crucial component in manufacturing bioethanol fuel as the presence of water in the end product is a problem for multiple reasons:
- Water causes smoke, reduced power, and harder starting because it reduces the heat of fuel combustion.
- Water causes corrosion of fuel system components like pumps or fuel lines.
- Water causes the failure of fuel pumps because the paper-element filters in the system rot and fail allowing ingestion of large particles.
- Water freezes to form ice crystals that provide sites for accelerating gelling of the fuel.
- Water causes pitting in pistons.
By measuring moisture continually through the production of bioethanol, proactive avoidance of moisture issues is accomplished. Our goal at MoistTech is to help those who manufacture bioethanol to deliver only the highest quality product through our moisture sensor technology.
The IR-3000 moisture transmitter provides instant moisture content of the material being conveyed, allowing the operator to blend raw material to precise moisture levels required for efficient combustion or to avoid over drying thus saving energy and time.
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non-contact
Our equipment never comes into contact with the product, allowing for less waste
zero drift
Our sensors are guaranteed not to drift over time – which saves time and money
closed loop
Create a closed-loop process by tying a moisture sensor into your PLC. Full control over the line!
no recalibrations
We’ve mastered the art of moisture sensors – your unit will never need to be recalibrated for the same product twice!
MoistTech Provides a Solution
MoistTech’s sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms and sensor optical requirements are pre-set at the factory. Typical accuracy is about ±0.2% moisture. Typical analog range is 0-75% moisture. The outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements.
MoistTech has studied moisture and its applications in manufacturing for over 40 years. That’s why we’re confident our moisture analyzers are a step above the rest. We’re constantly working to develop the latest, most advanced moisture testing technology—which is how the IR-3000 came about.
Installation
By mounting the bioethanol moisture transmitter 4-12 inches above the conveyor or on a pipeline will allow the user to continuously monitor the process and can control the bioethanol moisture content either manually or automatically.
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
This technology allows our products to measure moisture without direct contact with the product, thus it provides accurate results without creating any waste. And, since the technology uses a simple light source for measurement, our equipment allows for longer use.