Moisture Measurement and Transducers in Mechatronics Engineering

Why is moisture control important in solid materials like cement and food?

To prevent degradation of the material

What are the motivations for moisture control?

Fiscal and statutory

In which materials are legal requirements imposed to limit the moisture content?

Solids and gases

What is the definition of specific humidity in humidity measurement?

The mass of water in a unit mass of moist air Signup and view all the answers

Why is humidity control required in buildings, greenhouse, and vehicles?

To ensure human comfort and plant welfare Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of relative humidity in humidity measurement?

The ratio of water vapor mass to the mass of water vapor needed to saturate the air at a specific temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dew Point temperature?

The temperature at which the sample becomes saturated with water Signup and view all the answers

Which method relies on separating water from the mixture and measuring its mass?

Gravimetric Methods Signup and view all the answers

What does the Gravimetric Method rely on to measure moisture content?

Measuring the mass of water content after placing the sample in an oven Signup and view all the answers

Which industrial method can only measure moisture content up to 45%?

Microwave methods Signup and view all the answers

Which method relies on the fact that the permittivity of water is different from the permittivity of air?

Capacitive methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Phase Change methods for moisture measurement?

To record the temperature at which phase change takes place Signup and view all the answers

In laboratory methods, what does Equilibrium Relative Humidity rely on to deduce moisture content?

Placing a humidity sensor close to the sample in an air-tight container Signup and view all the answers

What is the accuracy achieved by Laboratory Method 1, Water Separation?

+0.03% Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of all industrial moisture measurement methods mentioned?

They use automatic processes Signup and view all the answers