Potash Moisture
Ensuring Quality During Production
Potash, an abundantly popular mined element, is primarily used for agricultural purposes, and manufacturing fertilizers. Mined potash requires processing to make the potassium readily available. Drying is a vital aspect of processing potash into a usable form.
Potash fertilizer has hygroscopic properties, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air in high humidity conditions. Exceeding a moisture content of 0.2% in potash can lead to caking and dust formation during drying.
The drying process reduces moisture in potash, diminishing material handling issues such as clumping. After potash is mined, it undergoes processing to create a final potassium product in a readily available form. Agglomeration is part of the overall processing used to achieve an optimal potash product, with granulation or pelletization being the primary technique. Moisture control is key in all potash processing.
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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!
Installing Success
By installing the sensor at either the entrance or the exit of the dryer, a manufacturer can continuously monitor the process and can control the moisture content either manually or automatically instantly. Dust from the product is not normally a problem however in extremely dusty environments we recommend the installation of an air purge system to prevent the accumulation of material on the sensor’s window.
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MoistTech is very experienced with the requirements in the processing of potash. Our sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms and sensor optical requirements are pre-set at the factory. Typical accuracy is about ±0.1% moisture. Typical analog range is 0-10% moisture and up to as much as 90%, subject to application. The outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements.
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Proper moisture control can make a huge difference in your production output. Get yours under control by ordering an NIR moisture control device from MoistTech today!