Wood Biomass Moisture
Measuring Moisture Content Saves Money
Wood biomass such as mill residues and forest residues has long been used in energy applications like boiler fuel. They represent a large fraction of the total bioenergy produced in the USA. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the conversion or replacement of fossil fuel-fired boilers to wood biomass ones.
The levels of moisture tolerated in the fuel vary according to the make, size, and style of the boiler and its fuel transfer system. Most biomass boilers are designed to burn wood chips at about 35 percent moisture level.
A high moisture content in the wood chip can cause a boiler to shut down. Low-moisture wood chips will burn too quickly. Having a reliable supply of high-quality wood chips with the right moisture content is probably the most significant factor affecting the operation of a biomass boiler. Wood biomass may also encompass:
- Wood
- Sawdust
- Trim Ends and Edgings
- Chipped Tree Trimmings
- Needles and Bark
Non-Contact
Zero Drift
Closed Loop
No Recalibrations
What is the Solution?
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 & Accuracy
MoistTech sensors mount above the wood biomass and gives reliable, real-time readings on moisture measurement or water content of wood chips, barks, wood pellets, wood shavings, round wood, sawdust and more. It provides long-term, reliable performance in even the harshest industrial environments, and is unaffected by particle size or color, product or ambient temperature, humidity, dust, or gaps in product flow.
Typical moisture accuracy is about ± 0.05%, with coating accuracy varying from 0.1 to 0.01 microns, depending on the coating type. The typical analog range is zero to ten percent moisture. The outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements.
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.
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Understand the Process
At MoistTech, our goal is to assist those who are involved in processing and manufacturing wood fiber to get accurate readings on the moisture in their product, so that only the highest quality is delivered to their customers.