{"id":1189,"date":"2020-11-11T13:21:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T13:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hydronix.chilliservers.co.uk\/?p=736"},"modified":"2025-09-15T15:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:18:32","slug":"why-should-i-care-about-moisture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/fr\/resources\/blogs\/why-should-i-care-about-moisture\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should I Care about Moisture?"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Edited 14 February 2024<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"benefits-of-measuring-moisture-in-grain-processing\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of Measuring Moisture in Grain Processing<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<br\/>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Recent advances in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/moisture-measurement\/\">moisture measurement<\/a> technology are enabling forward-thinking businesses to achieve better control of their grain processing operations, rewarding them with numerous benefits, such as quality improvement, yield maximisation, energy savings and more.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Historically, sensors used in grain have either been expensive and complex to use, fragile and required continual maintenance, or their measurement technology was based on an older technique that was affected by variables other than moisture. This made them less accurate, less reliable, and less repeatable.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Often, this would lead to sensors being switched off completely.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/527311069?h=462dd0c92f&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Why Should I Care about Moisture?\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>This article highlights some of the benefits of using a modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/industries\/agriculture\/\">grain moisture sensor<\/a>, along with the defining characteristics of the latest sensors, which make them an attractive investment for all producers.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"harvesting-and-threshing\">\n        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harvesting and threshing<\/strong><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The efficiency of mechanised harvesting and threshing is mainly a combination of the type of equipment used, the speed of the machinery, and the moisture content of the grain. The integrity of the harvested grain is a key factor in determining the value of the crop, and the machinery is selected depending on the cost, speed, and quality requirements of the producer.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Varying moisture contents must be taken into consideration during harvesting with adjustments made to the table-cutting height, forward speed, and cutter rotational speeds. These adjustments may be made by intelligent machinery or manually.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Research has shown that the percentage of grains broken in maize is significantly affected by the moisture content of the maize and less affected by the speed of the machinery<sup data-fn=\"52b4f4c0-b2f2-4a8c-9930-244fa4863042\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#52b4f4c0-b2f2-4a8c-9930-244fa4863042\" id=\"52b4f4c0-b2f2-4a8c-9930-244fa4863042-link\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Ensuring the moisture is at an appropriate level during harvesting will reduce the time it takes to harvest and enable adjustments to be made to mitigate loss and maintain optimum speed.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Moisture content also has a significant impact during processes such as de-husking. Grains are typically processed through a combination of stages, such as parboiling, steaming and drying. Increased moisture will weaken the bond between the husk and seed, making separation easier, but excessive thermal processing can soften the material, resulting in broken seeds<sup data-fn=\"703630e3-20fd-494b-b80b-b12b8eed1766\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#703630e3-20fd-494b-b80b-b12b8eed1766\" id=\"703630e3-20fd-494b-b80b-b12b8eed1766-link\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Raised moisture content increases the weight and reduces the amount of grain the machine can carry, requiring more energy to process. If unaccounted for, it will also increase stress and fatigue on the machine, particularly on the threshing and separating mechanisms.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Real-time adjustments for moisture content will reduce wear and extend the life of the machinery and measuring moisture also enables the dry weight yield to be recorded, providing additional historic information about spatial variability in the field.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The presence of mycotoxins in grain is a significant problem that should be addressed by eliminating contaminated products from the food processing chain. Ensuring the correct moisture content, for example, in harvested maize is the most effective strategy to achieve this objective<sup data-fn=\"aa8a239c-1c27-47fc-88a4-2d80908f8f94\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#aa8a239c-1c27-47fc-88a4-2d80908f8f94\" id=\"aa8a239c-1c27-47fc-88a4-2d80908f8f94-link\">3<\/a><\/sup>, as the growth rate of mycotoxins increases with moisture. Knowing the precise moisture level enables the crop to be processed accordingly. Moisture control is particularly important in the first 48 hours after harvesting to prevent initial mycotoxin growth.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"drying-and-storage\">\n        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drying and Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Once harvested, the crop must be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/processes\/drying\/\">dried<\/a> and stored.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Mycotoxin contamination in grain can be caused by damaged or cracked material, insect infestation, the drying method used, the time of harvest, and the storage, handling, and processing. The primary factors that drive the growth and development of mycotoxins, once present, are temperature, moisture, and humidity<sup data-fn=\"04ff2ca1-86f2-4d3b-8558-216e2a746d52\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#04ff2ca1-86f2-4d3b-8558-216e2a746d52\" id=\"04ff2ca1-86f2-4d3b-8558-216e2a746d52-link\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>To regulate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/processes\/storage\/\">storage operations<\/a> and react to problems in a timely fashion, monitoring and controlling moisture during transfer to storage is essential.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Drying is a common practice to enable the safe storage of grain. Precise control is important to ensure the perfect moisture content is achieved. If the grains are under-dried, the crop is still prone to mycotoxins and spoilage, whereas over-drying is not just an expensive waste of energy but can cause damage and breakage to the grain&rsquo;s skin, making it susceptible to mycotoxins and insect attacks. Excessive drying can also cause the grains to shrink in size, causing yield loss<sup data-fn=\"1c553a37-afda-4851-b71f-956f09005fb4\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#1c553a37-afda-4851-b71f-956f09005fb4\" id=\"1c553a37-afda-4851-b71f-956f09005fb4-link\">5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The material entering the dryer continually varies in water content, making it challenging to regulate the time the material is exposed to the heat and the temperature used: the two primary parameters in the drying process. Inline moisture sensing and control automates the dryer, reducing the risk of contamination or damage, enhancing the quality of the product and saving cost by eliminating wasted energy.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"conditioning\">\n        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conditioning<\/strong><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>After storage, depending on the material and system requirements, it may be necessary to reintroduce water into the product by conditioning. This process is typically performed before grinding and pelleting operations.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/processes\/conditioning-steam\/\">conditioning process<\/a> is also used to heat the material to kill bacteria and other contaminants<sup data-fn=\"f7a599df-ef3e-46bf-9cb5-f1a10440ea79\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#f7a599df-ef3e-46bf-9cb5-f1a10440ea79\" id=\"f7a599df-ef3e-46bf-9cb5-f1a10440ea79-link\">6<\/a><\/sup>, to cook ingredients, and to gelatinate starch<sup data-fn=\"fc40b05a-4ba8-41c8-8786-069f913f7fe8\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#fc40b05a-4ba8-41c8-8786-069f913f7fe8\" id=\"fc40b05a-4ba8-41c8-8786-069f913f7fe8-link\">7<\/a><\/sup>. In the same way, moisture control enhances the drying phase, it also improves the conditioning process by monitoring changes in the input material. This allows the control system to react to these changes, ensuring the correct moisture levels in the processed grain.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"grinding\">\n        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grinding<\/strong><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Through mechanical action, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/processes\/milling-grinding\/\">grinding<\/a> reduces the size of food materials such as grains, seeds, fruits, and many more to achieve different chemical and microbiological stability. Grinding, however, is one of the most energy-consuming transformations in many food processes, and one of the primary factors affecting energy consumption during this process, is the moisture content of the grain<sup data-fn=\"7a8c764c-5694-4ee6-b0c4-2862d22d85a1\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#7a8c764c-5694-4ee6-b0c4-2862d22d85a1\" id=\"7a8c764c-5694-4ee6-b0c4-2862d22d85a1-link\">8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Toughness is the ability of a material to resist breakage; therefore, tougher material will need more mechanical energy to be reduced in size.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The plasticity or ductility of a material determines the amount of energy absorbed before breaking down and the final size. More plastic or ductile material will need more energy to break, but it will maintain a more regular final shape. In contrast, less plastic or ductile material will shatter into finer and more irregular shards.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>A significant factor affecting the elasticity of the grain is the moisture content. By monitoring and controlling the moisture of the material, it is possible to control the elasticity of the material better (and therefore the energy consumption of the process), the final size of the powder particles, and the product quality and yield<sup data-fn=\"8aa55ec4-cbef-4cdd-b1ed-4f81a550be59\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#8aa55ec4-cbef-4cdd-b1ed-4f81a550be59\" id=\"8aa55ec4-cbef-4cdd-b1ed-4f81a550be59-link\">9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>For these reasons, the moisture content of the grain is often the most important element to regulate before the grinding process.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"transport-and-flowability\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport and flowability<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>After the grinding process, the moisture remains very important. Moisture content determines the flowability of the particles<sup data-fn=\"d62c2dde-b1f0-437f-af0c-2beabae2c11f\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#d62c2dde-b1f0-437f-af0c-2beabae2c11f\" id=\"d62c2dde-b1f0-437f-af0c-2beabae2c11f-link\">10<\/a><\/sup>, as the bonds between water molecules affect the stickiness and caking effect of the powder. Even small variations in factors, particularly moisture content, can result in caking or bridging that will impair the ability to transport the grain<sup data-fn=\"fdf21551-933d-42d7-8318-7f4823ccdba5\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#fdf21551-933d-42d7-8318-7f4823ccdba5\" id=\"fdf21551-933d-42d7-8318-7f4823ccdba5-link\">11<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"pelletising\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pelletising<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/processes\/pelletising-extrusion\/\">Pelletising<\/a> is the process of extruding the formulation into cylindrical shapes that are more easily consumed by animals. With a wide range of applications and recipes, the content of the mix varies considerably. The water content, however, remains an important factor and is a key determinant of pellet quality<sup data-fn=\"71a67b81-44e8-4847-a541-3ec6aa02b9e2\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#71a67b81-44e8-4847-a541-3ec6aa02b9e2\" id=\"71a67b81-44e8-4847-a541-3ec6aa02b9e2-link\">12<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Too dry material is hard to mould properly, can create dust and intensifies the abrasiveness of the material, which increases machine wear. It also raises the operating temperature, affecting performance and increasing wear to the moulds and rollers, as well as requiring more cooling.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>An increase in the moisture content of the material leads to softer pellets which may be poorly shaped and stickier. Wetter material increases friction and is more likely to block the pellet mill, and increased moisture running through the machine can also have some degree of corrosive action.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The pellets may also need to be dried to prevent mould formation or other degradation when stored. Measuring moisture at the input of the drier enables feed-forward control of the drying and cooling processes, ensuring optimum performance, minimal energy consumption and improves quality, ensuring optimal pellet integrity and nutritional value.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"control-and-sensors\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Control and sensors<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>In summary, the moisture content in grains affects the cost and the quality of the end products. It is essential to monitor and control the water content of the material at every step of the process to improve efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and save money, as well as ensure a consistently good product.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Sampling the material is an inadequate approach to controlling moisture content. Samples may not be representative of the full batch, and the delay introduced means the speed of the feedback process cannot adapt to changes in the input material. It is possible, however, to achieve real-time control in the process with inline sensors.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>There are several different measurement technologies to choose from several different manufacturers. When choosing a sensor to measure in your process, it is critical that the sensor is cost-effective, simple to install and maintain, and requires minimal maintenance from the manufacturer. This ensures that your engineers have the autonomy to monitor and fine-tune performance without requiring external assistance. Of course, the sensors also need to be accurate, robust, reliable, and repeatable.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Return on investment should be fast, and the overall cost of ownership should be considered over the expected life of the sensor. Additionally, installing sensors from a range of products with identical measurement characteristics has significant benefits, including ease of installation, maintenance and, importantly, calibration. Sensors with identical characteristics may share calibration information and have other benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Some sensors may simply be used without needing an absolute calibration, using a defined sensor reading as a target value rather than defining a moisture percentage which needs to be derived from a calibration routine. If requiring a moisture percentage output, the sensor should be simple to calibrate by on-site staff.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Animal feed recipes are constantly adjusted depending on the availability and price of ingredients. For this reason, it is even more essential for feed producers to use dependable sensors that are not affected by material or ambient temperature or colour or texture of the material.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Installing a sensor that is not repeatable and reliable will add greater uncertainty and one more variable to the process and will require increased attention.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Using a stable technology, it is possible to build up valid data profiles of groups or families of materials and then adjust targets dependent reliably on the formulation being used. Using a sensor from a family of sensors with underlying identical measurement characteristics also enables sensors to be simply removed and replaced or used elsewhere if necessary. There are many moisture sensors available on the market. Six distinct categories are summarised below in Table 1:<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Table-1-categories-of-moisture-sensors.jpg\" alt=\"Hydronix - categories of moisture sensors\" class=\"wp-image-35620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Table-1-categories-of-moisture-sensors.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Table-1-categories-of-moisture-sensors-300x118.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Each measurement technique has advantages and disadvantages and should be used appropriately.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The Near Infrared technique (NIR) can give good results but has a high initial cost and requires ongoing maintenance often from external suppliers. As an optical technique, they only measure surface moisture and may be susceptible to dust contamination. NIR systems have the advantage if correctly set up, of being able to measure fat and protein content if this is required.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Resistive, capacitive, and analogue microwave techniques are non-linear and generally lend themselves to more simple applications.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The nuclear technique is very accurate, very expensive and is better used for larger volumes of slow-moving material. It also has safety implications and maintenance requirements.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The Hydronix Digital measurement technique uses a unique measurement method designed to respond linearly to changes in moisture across the full working range. This makes them simple to calibrate.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>All Hydronix sensors are \u2018factory calibrated\u2019 to have identical measurement characteristics and are simple to install. They require practically no ongoing maintenance apart from best-practice quality assurance checks. The sensors measure into the material, which gives a highly representative measurement.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>The advantage of a microwave sensor designed to respond linearly to changes in moisture at the point of measurement is shown in Figure 2 below. Sensors that respond in a non-linear fashion must be calibrated within certain moisture ranges, or the measurement must be subsequently linearised using software which incurs accuracy and precision penalties.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Fig1_Graph-768x497.png.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10539\" style=\"width:620px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Fig1_Graph-768x497.png.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Fig1_Graph-768x497.png-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Using a sensor specifically designed to measure moisture and does so linearly means that calibration is simplified and accuracy is maximised.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Theoretically, it is possible to achieve a calibration with only two sample points. However, as the calibration process suffers from inherent minor anomalies, Hydronix sensors can also be used in their factory-calibrated, \u2018Unscaled\u2019 mode for ultimate precision.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Hydronix sensors are technically more accurate than it is possible to calibrate in the real world, so Hydronix always recommends a diligent approach to calibration. Once calibrated correctly, the sensor will not require recalibration for a given material.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"creating-the-ideal-system\">\n        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating the ideal system<\/strong><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>This article has analysed the processing of grains from harvesting to the final product and has identified the importance of water content control and process automation.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>From the analysis above, it is possible to define the ideal sensor for optimising the processing of grains:<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inline sensor capable of multiple measurements per second, to provide quick feedback for the control system to adjust and maintain the target moisture content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robust construction with high-quality materials to withstand harsh industry conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linear output that is stable over time, accurate in all conditions and easy to calibrate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage for multiple calibrations to support multiple recipes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-contained and easy to integrate into a pre-existing system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low maintenance and cost-effective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full connectivity to allow monitoring from any device and remote analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-temperature operating range may also be required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some applications also require ATEX or IECEx certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Thanks to the research and development team at Hydronix, you can find all the above characteristics in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/measure\/grain-bulk-solids\/\">XT series of sensors<\/a> based on our unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/resources\/blogs\/are-all-moisture-sensors-equal\/\">digital microwave technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p>Hydronix, with over 40 years of passion and expertise, provides the best digital microwave moisture sensor technology. 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Bullerman, Andreia Bianchini. (2014) <em>Good Food-Processing Techniques: Stability of Mycotoxins in Processed Maize-Based Foods<\/em>. Wiley. <a href=\"#aa8a239c-1c27-47fc-88a4-2d80908f8f94-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"04ff2ca1-86f2-4d3b-8558-216e2a746d52\">Kumera Neme, Ali Mohammed (2017). <em>Mycotoxin occurrence in grains and the role of postharvest management as a mitigation strategies. A review.<\/em> Food Control Volume 78, August 2017, Pages 412-425 <a href=\"#04ff2ca1-86f2-4d3b-8558-216e2a746d52-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 4\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"1c553a37-afda-4851-b71f-956f09005fb4\">Maier, D. E., Bakker-Arkema, F.W. (2022). <em>Grain Drying Systems. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/fyi.extension.wisc.edu\/energy\/files\/2016\/09\/Grain-drying-Systems-GEAPS-2002-secured.pdf\">https:\/\/fyi.extension.wisc.edu\/energy\/files\/2016\/09\/Grain-drying-Systems-GEAPS-2002-secured.pdf<\/a> <a href=\"#1c553a37-afda-4851-b71f-956f09005fb4-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 5\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"f7a599df-ef3e-46bf-9cb5-f1a10440ea79\">Yueming Hu, Wei Nie , Xinzhong Hu, Zaigui Li (2016). <em>Microbial decontamination of wheat grain with superheated steam. <\/em>Food Control Volume 62, April 2016, Pages 264-269 <a href=\"#f7a599df-ef3e-46bf-9cb5-f1a10440ea79-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 6\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"fc40b05a-4ba8-41c8-8786-069f913f7fe8\">A. Rahimi, A.A. Naserian, R. Valizadeh, A.M. Tahmasebi, H. Dehghani, K.I. Sung, J. Ghassemi Nejad. (2020). <em>Effect of different corn processing methods on starch gelatinization, granule structure alternation, rumen kinetic dynamics and starch digestion.<\/em> Animal Feed Science and Technology Volume 268, October 2020, 114572 <a href=\"#fc40b05a-4ba8-41c8-8786-069f913f7fe8-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 7\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"7a8c764c-5694-4ee6-b0c4-2862d22d85a1\">Zeyad Arif Ahmed, Rafa\u0142 Nadulski, Zbigniew Kobus, Kazimierz Zawi\u015blak (2015). <em>The Influence of Grain Moisture Content on Specific Energy During Spring Wheat Grinding.<\/em> Agriculture and Agricultural Science Procedia Volume 7, 2015, Pages 309-312 <a href=\"#7a8c764c-5694-4ee6-b0c4-2862d22d85a1-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 8\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"8aa55ec4-cbef-4cdd-b1ed-4f81a550be59\">Mohammad Mousaviraad, Mehari Z. Tekeste (2020). <em>Effect of grain moisture content on physical, mechanical, and bulk dynamic behaviour of maize<\/em>. Biosystems Engineering Volume 195, July 2020, Pages 186-197 <a href=\"#8aa55ec4-cbef-4cdd-b1ed-4f81a550be59-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 9\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"d62c2dde-b1f0-437f-af0c-2beabae2c11f\"><span style=\"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;\nmso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:\nEN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\">Mohammad Mousaviraad, Mehari Z. Tekeste (2020). <i>Effect of grain moisture content on physical, mechanical, and bulk dynamic behaviour of maize<\/i>. Biosystems Engineering Volume 195, July 2020, Pages 186-197<\/span> <a href=\"#d62c2dde-b1f0-437f-af0c-2beabae2c11f-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 10\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"fdf21551-933d-42d7-8318-7f4823ccdba5\">V. Ganesan, K.A. Rosentrater, K. Muthukumarappan (2008). <em>Flowability and handling characteristics of bulk solids and powders \u2013 a review with implications for DDGS.<\/em> Biosystems Engineering Volume 101, Issue 4, December 2008, Pages 425-435 <a href=\"#fdf21551-933d-42d7-8318-7f4823ccdba5-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 11\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"71a67b81-44e8-4847-a541-3ec6aa02b9e2\">Keysuke Muramatsu, Andr\u00e9ia Massuquetto, Fabiano Dahlke and Alex Maiorka<br>(2015). <em>Factors that Affect Pellet Quality: A Review.<\/em> Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A 5 (2015) 717-722 <a href=\"#71a67b81-44e8-4847-a541-3ec6aa02b9e2-link\" aria-label=\"Aller \u00e0 la note de bas de page 12\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article highlights some of the benefits of using modern moisture measurement sensors, along with the defining characteristics of the latest sensors, which make them an attractive investment for all producers. 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