Dielectric Properties of Flaxseeds as affected by Moisture Content and Bulk Density in the Radio Frequency Range

2006 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Sacilik ◽  
C. Tarimci ◽  
A. Colak
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Frequency Range

scholarly journals Dielectric Properties of Switchgrass and Corn Stover in the Radio Frequency Range

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-252
Author(s):  
Augusto M. Souza ◽  
Stuart J. Birrell ◽  
Brian L. Steward
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Corn Stover ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Dielectric Constants ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Loss Factors

HighlightsDielectric permittivities of switchgrass and corn stover in the radio frequency range were calculated.Prediction models achieved R2 > 0.9, except for the switchgrass loss factor for the material in motion.The loss factors were different when static and in motion, but the dielectric constants were similar.Abstract. The dielectric properties of biological materials are relevant when developing moisture content sensors. However, little is known about the permittivities of switchgrass and corn stover in a wider frequency range. The goal of this research was to determine their dielectric constants and loss factors at different moisture contents across a frequency range of 5 Hz to 13 MHz and with the material static and in motion inside a sample container. The permittivity of these materials was calculated by measuring their admittance in a test fixture using an impedance analyzer at three different moisture levels (9.0% to 30.5%). Overall, the materials’ dielectric properties increased with moisture but decreased with frequency. Prediction models were developed using the data in a frequency range of 10 kHz to 5 MHz. Model coefficients of determination were higher than 0.90 in general, except for the model measuring the loss factor of switchgrass in motion. Additionally, the dielectric constant was not different with the materials static or in motion, but the loss factor values were distinct. This work can be used for the development of electrical moisture content sensors for switchgrass and corn stover. Keywords: Corn stover, Dielectric constant, Loss factor, Moisture content, Permittivity, Switchgrass.

Microwave Nondestructive Sensing of Moisture Content and Water Activity of Almonds

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 1373-1379
Author(s):  
Samir Trabelsi
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Dielectric Loss Factor ◽  
List Type

HighlightsMoisture and water activity were determined nondestructively and in real time from measurement of dielectric properties.Moisture and water activity calibration equations were established in terms of the dielectric properties.Situations in which bulk density was known or unknown were considered.SEC ranged from 0.41% to 0.68% for moisture and from 0.02 to 0.04 for water activity.Abstract. A method for rapid and nondestructive determination of moisture content and water activity of granular and particulate materials was developed. The method relies on measurement of the dielectric constant and dielectric loss factor at a single microwave frequency. For the purpose of illustration, the method was applied to predicting the moisture content and water activity of almond kernels. A free-space transmission technique was used for accurate measurement of the dielectric properties. Samples of Bute Padre almond kernels with moisture content ranging from 4.8% to 16.5%, wet basis (w.b.), and water activity ranging from 0.50 to 0.93 were loaded into a Styrofoam sample holder and placed between two horn-lens antennas connected to a vector network analyzer. The dielectric properties were calculated from measurement of the attenuation and phase shift at 8 GHz and 25°C. The dielectric properties increased linearly with moisture content, while they showed an exponential increase with water activity. Situations in which the bulk density was known and unknown were considered. Linear and exponential growth regressions provided equations correlating the dielectric properties with moisture content and water activity with coefficients of determination (r2) higher than 0.96. Analytical expressions of moisture content and water activity in terms of the dielectric properties measured at 8 GHz and 25°C are provided. The standard error of calibration (SEC) was calculated for each calibration equation. Results show that moisture content can be predicted with SECs ranging from 0.41% to 0.68% (w.b.) and water activity with SECs ranging from 0.02 to 0.04 for almond kernel samples with water activity ranging from 0.5 to 0.9 and moisture contents ranging from 4.8% to 16.5% (w.b.). Keywords: Bulk density, Dielectric constant, Dielectric loss factor, Free-space measurements, Loss tangent, Microwave frequencies, Moisture content, Water activity.

Effect of moisture content on dielectric properties of banana leaves and peels in frequency range of 1–20 GHz

Frequenz ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soumya Sundar Pattanayak ◽  
Soumen Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Banana Leaves ◽  
Banana Leaf

Abstract The quality of agricultural products can be remotely sensed and enhanced by determining the dielectric properties. This paper studies the dielectric properties of banana leaf and banana peel over the frequency range 1–20 GHz using the open-ended coaxial probe (OCP) method. A new curve fitting model is proposed to characterize the dielectric properties of banana leaf and banana peel. The different moisture content (MC) levels are considered for both banana leaf and banana peel samples and, their dielectric properties are characterized. Further, the banana leaf and banana peel’s measurement data are compared with the data obtained using the proposed model. In addition, Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and R-squared (R 2) are calculated to validate the performance of the proposed model. In case of banana leaf at 68.26% MC, the dielectric constant achieves the value of R 2 and RMSE of 0.98 and 0.0648, respectively. Similarly, dielectric loss achieves the value of R 2 and RMSE of 0.88 and 0.0795, respectively. Further, for banana peel at 80.89% MC, the dielectric constant achieves the value of R 2 and RMSE of 0.99 and 0.2989, respectively. Similarly, dielectric loss achieves the value of R 2 and RMSE of 0.96 and 0.6132, respectively.

scholarly journals Dielektrické vlastnosti zemědělských produktů a některé jejich aplikace

2008 ◽  
Vol 54 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 104-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.O Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Dielectric Heating ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Poultry Products ◽  
Microwave Dielectric ◽  
Microwave Dielectric Heating

The use of dielectric properties of agricultural products for sensing moisture in grain and seed and their application in radio-frequency and microwave dielectric heating is discussed briefly. Values for the dielectric properties of a number of products, including grain and seed, fruits and vegetables, and poultry products, are presented graphically to show the dependence of these properties on frequency, moisture content, and temperature. The potential for using the dielectric properties to sense quality factors other than moisture content is also considered.

scholarly journals Dielectric properties of hops – an effect of bulk density

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (Special Issue) ◽  
pp. S18-S23
Author(s):  
Lev Jakub ◽  
Kumhála František
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Relative Permittivity ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Material Loss ◽  
Measuring Device ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
Strong Linear Correlation

  Continuous detection of basic physical properties of freshly picked and cleaned wet hop cones would be very helpful for better control and automation of harvesting processes. That is why the main aim of this article was to determine the effects of bulk density changes on dielectric properties of freshly picked hop cones. Relative permittivity and loss factor were measured using a newly developed capacitance measuring device. A strong linear correlation between fresh hops relative permittivity and bulk density was found. This finding could be used e.g. for consequent hop drying process control. Significant differences between tested hop varieties were observed for both relative permittivity and loss factor measurements. These differences cannot be explained only by a slightly different moisture content of the measured varieties and ambient temperature changes. Measured material loss factor was only slightly affected by bulk density changes. However, relative permittivity was affected by bulk density changes significantly. These facts could be used for other properties of wet hop cones estimation.  

Effect of Fungicide Treatment on Dielectric Properties of a Vegetable Seed

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal Singh Chandel ◽  
Atiq UR Rahmanm ◽  
J. P. Shukla ◽  
Rajiv Manohar ◽  
Mohd. Shafi Khan
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Considerable Change ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Dielectric Parameters ◽  
Hewlett Packard ◽  
Fungicide Treatment ◽  
Vegetable Seed

Effect of fungicides' (thiram, captan, carbendazim, bagalol) treatment on dielectric constant and dielectric loss of a vegetable seed, namely the brinjal at given moisture content and bulk density was examined using Hewlett-Packard (HP-4194A) impedance/gain phase analyzer over the frequency range of 0.01 to 10 MHz and temperature range of 30-450C. Julabo (temperature controller, F-25, Germany) was used for keeping the temperature of seeds constant. Study showed that fungicide treatment cast considerable change in dielectric parameters namely the dielectric constant and dielectric loss.

scholarly journals Study of Dielectric Properties of Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella Foenum Graecum)

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd. Shafi Khan ◽  
Vishal Singh Chandel ◽  
Rajiv Manohar ◽  
Jagdeesh Prasad Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Ac Conductivity ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Fenugreek Seeds ◽  
Temperature Controller ◽  
Trigonella Foenum Graecum ◽  
Fenugreek Seed

Abstract The present paper studied the dielectric constant, dielectric loss, and ac conductivity of fenugreek seed, a medicinal seed (Trigonella foenum graecum), within the frequency range of 10 kHz and 10 MHz and the temperature range of 30°C and 50°C. Impedance gain/phase analyser (HP 4194 A) was used to measure the dielectric constant and the dielectric loss and Julabo (temperature controller, F-25, Germany) was used for keeping the temperature of fenugreek seeds constant. It was found that the dielectric constant and the dielectric loss decrease with the increase in the frequency while the same increase with the increase in temperature and moisture content. The ac conductivity increased with the increase in frequency, moisture and temperature.

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