Why Measure Moisture Content?

Sawdust can be used in multiple ways including in biofuel, hog fuel and wood pellets.

At the pellet plant, waste sawdust and wood chips are transported via truck or rail car and stacked in large mounds outdoors. A front loader is then employed to gather sawdust from various piles and load it into the plant’s feed system. To maintain a balanced moisture level, the tractor operator carefully selects a combination of wet and dry sawdust for the dryer system. Typically, green wood contains a moisture content ranging from 20% to 50%. However, if the sawdust is stored outside, the moisture levels can vary depending on the weather conditions. Ensuring a consistent mixture of wet and dry sawdust for the feeder system can be a challenge for the loader operator.