Measurement and Control of Moisture in Wheat

A microwave technique for the continuous on-line measurement of moisture content in wheat is described together with an automatic control system based on these measurements. The results from a prototype installation are given and the consequent improvement of flour parameters are discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: M. Brain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 1970-11-01
Series:Measurement + Control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/002029407000301102
Description
Summary:A microwave technique for the continuous on-line measurement of moisture content in wheat is described together with an automatic control system based on these measurements. The results from a prototype installation are given and the consequent improvement of flour parameters are discussed.
ISSN:0020-2940