SCIENCE OF SENSING

Stabilizing the heating value by increasing the

Using moisture management
combustion efficiency is the first step of the
rated operation. offers a smooth rated operation for
biomass power generation.

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 We would like to introduction four moisture testers that can measure the moisture content of biomass fuel.
In-line moisture analyzer
We hope these testers will help you for smooth rated operations. Real-time monitoring Controller
(optional)
Boiler

Handy moisture analyzer

Sampling Non-destructive measurement
Handy moisture analyzer
Sensor insertion method
Desktop infrared Chip supplying conveyor/feeder
moisture analyzer ENTER

General purpose type

close to the official
analytical method
Chip yard

Infrared Moisture Analyzer FD-720/FD-660 Biomass Fuel Moisture Tester HI-700 Wood Chip Moisture Tester MT-200 In-line NIR Moisture Analyzer KB-30
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•Detect weight loss by heating and •
•Moisture tester exclusive for biomass •
•Moisture tester for wood chips •
•Monitor moisture by installing it on the
drying according to the official fuel for power generation •
•Equipped with calibrations for cutting production line
analytical method •
•Equipped with exclusive calibrations and crushing chips • output and analog output via a con-
•PC
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•General purpose moisture ana- for PKSD (Dura/Tenera), PKS, woody •
•Battery cell powered handy type troller are available
lyzer supports measuring objects pellets, rice husk and sawdust (from •
•Only by inserting the sensor into a heap •
•Analog output of 4-20 mA is also available
in a wide range handsaws and chainsaws) of chips •
•Minimum moisture content display 0.001 %
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•Minimum moisture content dis- •
•Battery cell powered handy type •
•Minimum moisture content display 0.1 % •
•Rated as IP66 dust and water protection
play 0.01 % •
•Non-destructive measurement by only (Wet basis) grade
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•Features an infrared heater that using a sample •
•Create up to 13 custom user calibrations • variety of peripheral devices are avail-
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achieves high drying-efficiency •
•Minimum moisture content display 0.1 % able for optimization of the existing line
(Wet basis)

FD-720

Faster and easier In-line measurement in real time

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Three reasons why moisture management of biomass fuel is important

1. Heat capacity can be increased! (kWh/t)
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Lower heating value according to the
moisture content of woody chips 2. It leads to cost management! (kWh/t)
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Estimated effective heating values according to the
moisture content of woody chips 3. Environmental load can be reduced!
The lower heating value tends to decrease when A high moisture content fuel is a low When the chip moisture content is 50 %, 4000 Using a biomass fuel for which no moisture
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Estimated effective heating value

the moisture content of biomass fuel is high. burnup fuel. Due to this, the fluidized sand the effective heating value will be 1330 kWh/t. 3500 content management has been performed,
Fuel with a high moisture content is a low bur- temperature in the boiler goes down and fuel When the chip moisture content is 20 %, the especially a high moisture content fuel, will fre-
Lower heating value

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nup fuel, making it hard to extract energy from it. consumption naturally increases. Moisture effective heating value will be 2837 kWh/t. 2500 quently cause incomplete combustion and result
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For example, the moisture content of content management directly leads to Since the required heating value to dry chips 2000 in CO and NOx generation.
unseasoned woody chips is around 50 % and its 2000 biomass fuel consumption management. with the moisture content of 50 % to 20 % 1500 If the moisture content management during the
lower heating value per ton is around 1,700 kWh. The right diagram shows the effective heating is approximately 215 kWh/t, drying chips in 1000 fuel storage is neglected, energy loss due to mold
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When the moisture content is lowered to values when the ash content is 2 % and the advance is advantageous from the energy 500 generation, fermentation and organic matter
25 %, its lower heating value becomes around 0 boiler efficiency is 80 % based on the lower perspective. Then, the cost can be managed in 0 decomposition associated with them may occur.
55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
3,300 kWh. Moisture content (% W.B.) heating value of woody chips. accordance with the cost and time of drying. Moisture content (% W.B.) Use fuels with an appropriate moisture content
Created based on Created based on
(Lumber Industry Reference Manual) (Lumber Industry Reference Manual) for environmental load reduction.