Controlling Quality Through Moisture

Fertilizer manufacturing requires the operator to maintain the correct moisture levels throughout the process, to ensure a quality final product. Fertilizers have been utilized by farmers since ancient times to enhance plant growth and yield by replenishing soil nutrients that are depleted as crops are harvested. While crop rotation has been beneficial in maintaining soil fertility, modern fertilizers have provided a more efficient solution for nutrient replacement. However, the manufacturing process of fertilizers is energy intensive and can result in the production of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. Special precautions must be taken to prevent the release of nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, while carbon dioxide can be repurposed for other applications such as dry ice production or greenhouse use. 

Additionally, excess heat generated during fertilizer manufacturing can be converted into electricity for the power grid. Quality control measures are crucial in fertilizer production to ensure that the products meet manufacturing specifications for optimal spreadability, application precision, environmental impact, and return on investment. MoistTech has been a reliable supplier of on-line, continuous, non-destructive moisture meters to the fertilizer industry, utilizing NIR sensors at various points in the production process to monitor moisture levels and ensure product quality.

An ideal moisture management system should be able to perform accurately to detect the moisture levels in the raw materials and final product, be easily maintained, built to withstand harsh application environments and abrasive materials. Eliminate wasted product, downtime, out of spec material and increased purchase pricing due to excess water weight.