Dielectric Properties of Eucalyptus urophylla Under an Ultra-Wide Frequency Range

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1236-1241
Author(s):  
He Xia ◽  
Wang Yong ◽  
Li Yunyan ◽  
Wei Yanqiang ◽  
Quan Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Dielectric Permittivity ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Wide Frequency Range ◽  
Dielectric Loss Factor ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Eucalyptus Urophylla ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Tangential Directions

Dielectric properties of Eucalyptus urophylla wood were measured by using a network analyzer over an ultrawide frequency range between 0.2 GHz and 20 GHz. The effects of moisture content (MC), temperature and frequency on the dielectric permittivity and the dielectric loss factor of Eucalyptus urophylla were investigated along different grain directions. The results showed that the dielectric permittivity along with the dielectric loss factor increased significantly with the elevation in MC. At the frequency of 2380 MHz with the MC increasing from 0% to 100%, the dielectric permittivity along different grain directions (including longitudinal, radial and tangential directions) increased by 180%, 110% and 112%, respectively, while the loss factor along these three directions increased by 1642%, 3703% and 5058%, respectively. In addition, the increase in dielectric properties of Eucalyptus urophylla wood was determined with the temperature elevating. When the temperature elevated from 20 °C to 140 °C, the dielectric permittivity at 2380 MHz along the longitudinal, radial and tangential directions, increased by 19%, 14% and 15%, respectively, while the loss factor increased by 133% at most. As the radio frequency increased, the dielectric permittivity of wood decreased. Regression equations satisfactorily described the dielectric properties of wood along different grain directions with different moisture contents.

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.

Multi-Component Mixture Modeling for the Dielectric Properties of Rubber Wood at Microwave Frequencies

Holzforschung ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 662-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.B. Khalid ◽  
M.F. Kabir ◽  
W. M. Daud ◽  
H.A.A. Sidek
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Dielectric Constants ◽  
Dielectric Loss Factor ◽  
Component Mixture ◽  
Microwave Frequencies ◽  
Conductive Loss ◽  
Rubber Wood

Summary Dielectric properties from 1 to 18 GHz of rubber wood are modeled using generalized mixture equations and also with equations proposed by Weiner, Kraszewski, Looyenga and Landou, Lichtenecker. Dielectric properties were measured with an open-ended coaxial line-sensor in three structural directions longitudinal, radial and tangential and at different moisture contents. The dielectric constants were predicted well by the Weiner model for all structural grain directions and it was found that the degree of binding decreases with increasing frequency. However, the Weiner model cannot be used for predicting the dielectric loss factor at frequencies below 3 GHz. This may be due to the high conductive loss in this frequency region. The lower value of the exponents in generalized mixture equation was found suitable for fitting the experimental data as well as the Kraszewski equation. Values predicted by Lichtenecker equations are in well agreement with the experimental data at higher microwave frequencies. The prediction of dielectric loss factor using Kraszewski, Looyenga equations were not possible at frequencies below 3 GHz since it is dominated by conductive loss. Above 3 GHz, it was well predicted by Kraszewski and Looyenga equations.

scholarly journals Dielectric Properties of Ternary ( ) ( )x ( ) x ZnO MgO PO 30 2 5 70− (x = 5, 8, 13) Glasses

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. F. Khor ◽  
Z. A. Talib ◽  
W. M. Daud ◽  
H. A. A. Sidek ◽  
W. M. M. Yunus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Permittivity ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Melt Quenching ◽  
Dipolar Relaxation ◽  
Temperature Range

(ZnO)30(MgO)x(P2O5)70-x glasses of the composition x = 5, 8 and 13 mol % have been prepared by melt quenching technique. The dielectric permittivity (89) and loss factor (8:) were measured in the frequency range from 0.01 Hz to 1 MHz and in the temperature range 303 to 573 K . From the results there are evidence of dipolar relaxation occurring between 103 – 106 Hz while at low frequency the spectrum is dominated by dc conduction which manifested by the 1/@ slope of loss factor plot. Value of the relaxing frequency (@p) plotted against 1/T shows one electrical transportation mechanism. The empirical data was sufficiently fitted by using Harviliak-Negami equation.

scholarly journals Dielectric properties of zinc sulfide concentrate during the roasting at microwave frequencies

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangjun He ◽  
Shiwei Li ◽  
Kun Yang ◽  
Jian Liu ◽  
Peng Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Zinc Sulfide ◽  
Apparent Density ◽  
Loss Tangent ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Microwave Energy ◽  
Dielectric Loss Factor ◽  
Sulfide Concentrate

Microwave technology has a potential application in the extraction of zinc from sulphide ores, knowledge of the dielectric properties of these ores plays a major role in the microwave design and simulation for any process. The dielectric properties of zinc sulfide concentrate for two different apparent densities—1.54 and 1.63 g/cm3—have been measured by using the resonance cavity perturbation technique at 915 and 2450 MHz during the roasting process for the temperature ranging from room temperature to 850 °C. The variations of dielectric constant, the dielectric loss factor, the dielectric loss tangent and the penetration depth with the temperature, frequency and apparent density have been investigated numerically. The results indicate that the dielectric constant increases as the temperature increases and temperature has a pivotal effect on the dielectric constant, while the dielectric loss factor has a complicated change and all of the temperature, frequency and apparent density have a significant impact to dielectric loss factor. Zinc sulfide concentrate is high loss material from 450 to 800 °C on the basis of theoretical analyses of dielectric loss tangent and penetration depth, its ability of absorbing microwave energy would be enhanced by increasing the apparent density as well. The experimental results also have proved that zinc sulfide concentrate is easy to be heated by microwave energy from 450 to 800 °C. In addition, the experimental date of dielectric constant and loss factor can be fitted perfectly by Boltzmann model and Gauss model, respectively.

scholarly journals Dielectric and Conductivity Properties of Some Wood Composites

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
K.Ch. Varada Rajulu ◽  
B.N. Mohanty
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Temperature Region ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Wood Composites ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Increasing Temperature ◽  
Coaxial Probe

This study presents the dielectric and conductivity properties as function of temperature and frequency of wood based composites. These properties were measured by an open-ended coaxial probe at frequency range between 100 kHz to 100MHz, temperature from 30OC to 200OC which is fully computer interfaced. It has been observed that dielectric constant (ε') and dielectric loss factor (ε") increase with increasing temperature and decrease with increasing frequency. At low temperature region, the conductivity depends significantly on the frequency. However, with the increase in temperature dielectric relaxation takes place and the dependency of the conductivity on frequency get reduced. The patterns of variation were established for the studied specimens and discrepancies were discussed. The study of dielectric properties will help in improving the drying, heating and gluing processes of wood and wood based products.

EFFECT OF DIELECTRIC PROPERTY OF HYDROUS DISPERSOID ON ELECTRORHEOLOGY

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (23n24) ◽  
pp. 2849-2855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiko KAWAI ◽  
Kunio UCHIDA ◽  
Kunio KAMIYA ◽  
Akihiro GOTOH ◽  
Satoshi YODA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Property ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Free Water ◽  
Relaxation Frequency ◽  
Dielectric Loss Factor ◽  
Silicon Oil

The effect of the dielectric property was investigated of titania and microcrystalline cellulose particles dispersed in a silicon oil on Electrorheology(ER). A commom understanding of the mechanism of ER is the electrical interaction by the interfacial polarization of dispersed particles. Block et al. reported the relaxation frequency of ER fluids, i. e. the rate of polarization, was very important to have an appreciable ER effect. We found that the free water on the cellulose and the titania particles dispersed in the silicon oil, which is respectively dehydrated below the temperature of ca. 110 and 300 degree centigrade, was necessary for an appreciable ER effect. The relation was measured between the water content and the dielectric properties such as dielectric constant ε ’ and dielectric loss factor ε ", as the water adsorbed on the particles was estimated to alter the dielectric properties of the ER fluid. Both the dielectric constant and the relaxation frequency, which is defined by the applied frequency for a peak of the dielectric loss factor, increased with the increase of the water content The relation was discussed between the ER effect and the dielectric properties.

Solid State Sintering and Microstructural Evolution on Wide Frequency Range Dielectric Responses of Mechanically Activated CaTiO3 Ceramics

2015 ◽  
Vol 1107 ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Wong Yick Jeng ◽  
Hassan Jumiah ◽  
Mansor Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Wide Frequency Range ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Wide Range

The CaTiO3samples were prepared by high-energy ball milling process followed by sintering process from 1040 to 1200°C. X-ray diffraction (XRD), microstructural analysis, and dielectric properties over a wide range of frequency varying from 0.01 Hz to 1 GHz at room temperature were investigated. The formation of a single phase CaTiO3with orthorhombic structure was achieved at 1120°C and above. From a morphological point of view, sintering temperature promoted grain growth. Dielectric properties in the frequency range 0.01 Hz - 1 MHz revealed a relaxation-type process. Interfacial phenomena were the possible physical mechanisms that gave rise to these relaxation-type plots. Extending the frequencies above ~1 MHz yielded a frequency-independent characteristic of dielectric constant (ε'). These turned out to the relatively small dielectric loss (tan δ) values. The origin of the dielectric responses in the frequency range 1 MHz - 1 GHz was attributed to the domination of dipolar polarization. The grain size effect in sintered CaTiO3samples was prominent, notably in dielectric responses above ~1 MHz. Increase in sintering temperature remarkably led to an enhancement in dielectric constant values and reduction in dielectric loss values. Therefore, a significant correlation existed between microstructural features and dielectric properties.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Dielectric Constant, Loss Factor and Q-Factor of Selected Fruits at Microwave Frequency Range

2020 ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
J. T. Ikyumbur ◽  
A. A. McAsule ◽  
N. S. Akiiga ◽  
Z. E. Andrawus ◽  
S. T. Kungur
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Microwave Frequency ◽  
Dielectric Loss Factor ◽  
Q Factor ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
Problem Solving Environment ◽  
Lower Frequencies

The dielectric constant, dielectric loss factor and Q-Factor of orange, red and green apples were studied at Microwave frequency range. An algorithm was written using the Debye equations and the interactive problem-solving environment of Maple-18 was used to generate results for the dielectric constant, loss factor and quality factor. The variation in the dielectric constant, loss factor and Q-factor as both frequency and temperature changes respectively within   and  range were shown graphically. The dielectric constant of all the fruits were higher at lower frequencies, it then decreases continuously as frequency increases. On the other hand, the loss factor of this fruits were small at lower frequencies but increased to its peak before decreasing continuously for all temperatures. Interestingly, the fruits’ Q-Factor were higher at lower frequencies and temperatures but decreases rapidly as the frequency increases. The contribution of the space charge, orientation, ionic and electronic polarizations to the dielectric constant, dielectric loss factor and Q-Factor of these fruits at lower frequency and higher frequency were discussed. The effect of the excess sugar and water content on the dielectric constant, loss factor and Q-Factor attributed to the appearance of vibrational peaks was also discussed. This work hereby provides a guidance in developing new microwave processes.

scholarly journals Detection of biodegradation degree of sludge using dielectric measurement

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 108-112
Author(s):  
Sándor Beszédes ◽  
Katalin Papp-Sziládi ◽  
Gábor Keszthelyi-Szabó ◽  
Cecília Hodúr
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Dielectric Loss Factor ◽  
Dielectric Measurement ◽  
Energetic Efficiency ◽  
Dielectric Parameters ◽  
Polymeric Structure

Pre-treatments applied before biological sludge utilization technologies aim to modify the sludge structure for enhanced disintegration degree and biodegradability. Among the thermal pre-treatments methods, microwave irradiation is suitable to degrade the polymeric structure of sludge, and to increase the solubility of organic matters. Energetic efficiency of microwave heating is mainly determined by the dielectric properties, such as dielectric constant and dielectric loss factor. Dielectric properties are influenced by the frequency, temperature; composition and consistency of irradiated material, state and bond of water etc. Therefore, physicochemical changes of sludge structure; e.g. hydrolysis of macromolecules, degradation of cell wall of microorganisms, aggregation of particles; contribute to the change of dielectric parameters, as well. In our work we investigated the correlation between the dielectric parameters and structural change and biodegradability indicators. In the case of municipal wastewater, the change of organic matter removal efficiency during wastewater purification technology at a wastewater treatment plant can be detected by the change of dielectric constant. Results related to sludge processing show, that change of organic matter solubility and aerobic biodegradability correlate the change of dielectric loss factor and dielectric constant. With the degradation of polymeric structure of sludge matrix and decomposition of macromolecules caused by thermal effects or chemical pre-treatments led to increased mobility of ions and enhanced polarization of molecules. These effects led to increased dielectric constant and loss factor, what make possible to pre-indicate the efficiency of sludge pre-treatment processes by an in line and real time measurement method.

Dielectric Properties of Na2O Doped Cao-B2O3-SiO2 System Glass-Ceramics

2013 ◽  
Vol 750-752 ◽  
pp. 492-496
Author(s):  
Peng Fei Wei
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Dielectric Loss ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Wide Frequency Range ◽  
Microwave Properties ◽  
Low Dielectric Constant ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Low Dielectric

The behavior of dielectric and microwave properties against sintering temperature was been carried out on CaO-B2O3-SiO2glass-ceramics with Na2O addition by XRD and SEM. The results show that 0.5 wt.% Na2O addition is advantageous to improve the dielectric and microwave properties due to increasing the major crystalline CaSiO3. With further increasing Na2O content, α-SiO2is the predominant crystalline phase instead of CaSiO3. The CBS glass-ceramics with 0.5 wt.% Na2O sintered at 875°C has a bulk density of 2.51g·cm-3, and which possesses good dielectric properties:εr=6.2,tanδ=1.9×10-3(10 MHz) and low dielectric constant below 2×10-3over a wide frequency range. The proposed dielectrics can find applications in microwave devices, which require low dielectric loss and low dielectric constant.

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