Sensing grain and seed moisture and density from dielectric properties

Authors

  • Stuart O. Nelson U. S. Department of Agriculture, ARS
  • D. Sc. Samir Trabelsi U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25165/ijabe.v4i1.229

Keywords:

Sensing, dielectric properties, permittivity, cereal grain, oilseed, moisture content, density

Abstract

Abstract: The importance of moisture measurement in grain and seed is discussed, and a brief history of the development of moisture sensing instruments, based on sensing of dielectric properties of these materials, is presented.  Data are presented graphically on the permittivities or dielectric properties of grain and seed showing their variation with frequency, moisture content, temperature, and bulk density, and references are cited for further information.  More recent developments on microwave measurements for moisture content and bulk density sensing are briefly described, and numerous studies are cited providing sources of information on these newer techniques.

 

Keywords: sensing, dielectric properties, moisture content, density, permittivity, cereal grain, oilseed

DOI: 10.3965/j.issn.1934-6344.2011.01.075-081

 

  Citation: Stuart O. Nelson, D. Sc. Samir Trabelsi.  Sensing grain and seed moisture and density from dielectric properties.  Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2011; 4(1): 75

Author Biographies

Stuart O. Nelson, U. S. Department of Agriculture, ARS

Fellow ASABE, IEEE, AAAS, IMPI

Member National Academy of Engineering

ARS Science Hall of Fame, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture

D. Sc. Samir Trabelsi, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

Senior Member IEEE Chartered Physicist, Institute of Physics Member ASABE

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Published

2011-03-31

How to Cite

Nelson, S. O., & Trabelsi, D. S. S. (2011). Sensing grain and seed moisture and density from dielectric properties. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 4(1), 75–81. https://doi.org/10.25165/ijabe.v4i1.229

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2011): IJABE

Section

Agro-product and Food Processing Systems

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