FARGO - Obtaining accurate moisture content measurements is vital when drying corn, according to North Dakota State University grain-drying expert Ken Hellevang. "Moisture meters will not provide ...

Moisture is important in any manufacturing process, but when it comes to powder and bulk solid processing, excess moisture can ruin products. And what is worse than a wasted effort? Economical losses ...

In a world full of "smart" devices (i.e., smartphones, smart watches, and smart appliances), such technology is increasingly entering manufacturing and processing in forms like condition monitoring, ...

For concrete contractors, everything from seasonal temperature, rain, humidity, and groundwater to circulating air can greatly affect the moisture content in concrete and mortar at the jobsite. This ...

Soil moisture measurement is fundamental to understanding hydrological processes, crop water dynamics, and broader environmental monitoring. Recent advancements have driven the development of ...

The two non-intrusive meters can be used for wood, plaster, concrete or tiles and offer a moisture measurement depth of up to 100 mm. After presenting three laser distance meters earlier this year, ...

In the asphalt pavement industry, accurate moisture measurement is vital to producing and laying down a durable, quality surface at all stages of the process, whether for the construction of roads, ...

The National Integrated Drought Information System and the National Weather Service hosted the first in a two-part series of webinars on soil moisture data and applications. The first was held Feb. 22 ...

Quality control is at the heart of good manufacturing, as inferior goods tend to result in sunk costs at best and disgruntled or unsatisfied customers at worst. In the past, most quality control work ...

The relationship between wood and moisture is dynamic, not static. Even after green wood has been dried, it still absorbs or releases moisture depending on the ambient conditions surrounding it. These ...

A simple technique for rapid measurement of moisture content at a point on a beach with a Delta-T moisture probe is described. The sensing elements of the probe consist of four stainless steel rods (6 ...