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Moisture Content and Bulk Density Prediction Using Dielectric Properties for Switchgrass and Corn Stover
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Conference Proceedings and Presentations
  • Augusto C. Souza, Iowa State University
  • Stuart J. Birrell, Iowa State University
  • Brian L. Steward, Iowa State University
  • Safal Kshetri, Iowa State University
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
7-1-2015
DOI
10.13031/aim.20152160026
Conference Title
2015 ASABE Annual International Meeting
Conference Date
July 26–29, 2015
Geolocation
(29.95106579999999, -90.0715323)
Abstract

Dielectric measurements between 0.1 to 10 MHz were obtained using an HP 4192A Impedance analyzer for switchgrass and corn stover. For each material, the measurements were obtained at four moisture content levels and three bulk densities. Dielectric properties of these materials could be calculated based on admittance readings and each variable was significant for dielectric constant and loss factor measurements. Dielectric variables were able to be used moisture content and bulk density predictions for both materials. For switchgrass, moisture content was predicted with R2 = 0.94 and RMSE = 0.052, while for density was predicted with R2 = 0.85 and RMSE = 0.0323. For corn stover, moisture content was predicted with R2 = 0.90 and RMSE = 0.0315, whereas, for bulk density, the prediction had a R2 =0.87 and RMSE = 0.0068. The results showed that dielectric measurements have good potential for predicting moisture content and bulk density although further investigation is required for a wider range of frequencies, moisture content, and bulk density levels.

Comments

This proceeding is from 2015 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Paper No. 152160026, pages 1-13 (doi:10.13031/aim.20152160026). St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.

Copyright Owner
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Augusto C. Souza, Stuart J. Birrell, Brian L. Steward and Safal Kshetri. "Moisture Content and Bulk Density Prediction Using Dielectric Properties for Switchgrass and Corn Stover" New Orleans, LA, United States(2015)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/stuart_birrell/50/