Dried Distillers Grains
Moisture Content Dictates Quality
Dried Distillers Grain (DDG) moisture is important when it comes to the distillation process of ethanol from crops such as corn, sorghum or barley. DDG – Dried Distiller’s Grains – are produced as cereal byproducts. They are mainly used as fuel sources, animal/livestock feed, pet food or fishing bait.
Moisture content is an essential aspect when conditioning feeds because during conditioning the most common target moisture range at conditioner discharge is between 15-17%. Too much moisture can plug the pellet mill so it is suggested that pellets need to achieve final moisture content below 13% in order to be safe for storage.
Proper conditioning prior to pelleting has several potential benefits:
- including increased pellet durability index
- increased starch gelatinization and protein structures, which improves the binding of the ingredients
- potential pasteurization
- destruction of some insect eggs
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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
The durable IR-3000 moisture sensor can be installed at conveyors, in down chutes, or in storage bins. The sensor should be positioned directly over the product for continual automatic readings or instantaneous manual readings. It is delivered pre-calibrated for your specific application. For installation instructions, including the use of the option base and stand, please consult the IR-3000’s complete installation instructions.
Efficiency is a top of the line priority for manufacturers and the dryer can drain a lot of that. Measuring the moisture before and after the dryer allows the user to optimize the dryer settings to save time and money. A proper moisture control system will pay for itself with the energy savings from the dryer in less than 30 days. Efficiently controlling the dryer within the facility can drastically change the productivity levels.
MoistTech Provides the Solution
MoistTech is recognized as the world leader in NIR (Near-Infrared) moisture measurement technology and unlike competing instruments, a few unique features of the IR3000 include:
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- monitoring the product even with small gaps in product flow
- unaffected by ambient light without impacting the accuracy
- Insensitive to material variations such as particle size, material height & color
- provide continuous, reliable readings with zero maintenance
- requires a one-time calibration
- manufactured with a non-drift optical design allowing operational personnel to make immediate process adjustments based on real-time data
- typical accuracy is about ±0.1% moisture
- typical analog range is 0-10% moisture and up to as much as 40%, subject to application
- 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. Contact us today for more information!
Understand the Process
Spent grain is a waste product of the brewing industry. It comes from grains like wheat, barley, corn, and rice that are used in the production of alcohol. Once the grain is fermented and the alcoholic solution drawn off, the material left over is called spent grain. It is usually very wet with 80% to 85% moisture content.