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consistency and quality , plant efficiency , equipment wear and tear , and more ,” begins Sarah . “ Immediate Return on Investment ( ROI ) is seen with installation of a moisture measurement system as plant controllers can instantaneously see the reduced waste and energy usage , as well as the overall increase in product quality .
“ Consistency is the ultimate test of quality ,” she explains . “ Therefore , figuring out the necessary requirement of manufacturing a product and consistently achieving that standard is paramount . Moisture control is a huge determinant to the overall quality of a product , and as such we give you the data you need to maintain a level of consistency while also improving quality control processes .”
For those still not convinced , take the example of wood pellets . Several metrics must be considered when it comes to making a quality pellet . As Sarah points out , something to know about pellet mills is that they ’ re only as efficient as the consistency of the material being inputted . Multiple factors must be considered : wood species , die specifications , grind size , geometry of the grind , conveyance , and binder requirements , among others .
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However , one often overlooked metric is the moisture rate of the biomass . Users find that changing the moisture percentage by as little as one percent will make a noticeable difference in the final pellet quality . In wood pelleting specifically , explains Sarah , if the moisture rate trends upwards the amperage of the motor swings upwards , too .
Conversely , when the moisture rate drops , the amperage falls significantly . This bouncing of the amperage rate can have a detrimental effect on the production capacity of the pellet mill . In fact , users
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