Waste To Energy Pellet Moisture
Reducing Pellet Moisture
Waste products are often turned into pellet heating fuels, with wood pellets being the most common type. Wood pellets are made from compacted sawdust or other waste products of the sawmill. Pellets can include palm kernel shells, coconut shells, rice husks, wheat, and grasses. There are a variety of grades for heating electric power plants, schools, homes, etc. Pellets are very dense and can be made with a low moisture content (below 10%) which means a very high combustion efficiency. MoistTech can help measure the precise moisture in pellets of all kinds with ease and accuracy.
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The pelletization of municipal solid waste encompasses the procedures of separating, pulverizing, and blending organic waste materials with varying levels of heat value, and solidifying them to create fuel pellets or briquettes, commonly known as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF).
As pellet manufacturers refine waste products into uniform pellets, it is important to control the moisture level. The raw biomass has a moisture level of 20-60% while the pellets are substantially lower, around 4-8% water. Accurate measurements of the waste-to-energy pellet moisture changes need to be taken during the process.
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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!
The Solution
With the help of industry partners, MoistTech has developed the IR-3000 moisture sensor and transmitter. Its near-infrared online sensor gives instant, non-contact measurements in the harshest of environments. Unsurpassed in performance, stability, reliability, maintainability, and cost of ownership, the IR-3000 is the answer to controlling moisture in your product.
Installing the Sensor
Simply mount the IR-3000 several inches above the conveyor belt. This allows continuous moisture monitoring throughout the pellet process. The IR-3000 is unique in that it gives accurate results even with small gaps in pellet flow. The sensor is calibrated at the factory and requires no further maintenance calibration.
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
A Waste-To-Energy recycling application with MoistTech’s iP67 rated IR3000 sensor monitoring the moisture levels on the conveyor belt. Operating personnel are able to make immediate line adjustments with the sensor’s readouts every second.