Optical moisture sensing technology is applied to improve the control of water and bond additions into the muller. The optical moisture sensor measures moisture more accurately than conductivity-based measurements. New control algorithms using optical moisture sensing technology are applied to three different production systems for control of water and/or bond additions. With compactability fixed to a target, the optical moisture measurement correlated to the amount of new bond added to the muller signifying an adjustment in moisture to maintain a water-bond balance. In systems adjusting bond addition based upon control to an available bond target, using optical moisture measurement in place of conductivity-based moisture reduced clay and moisture variability. The optical moisture sensor can be a valuable tool in providing better green sand system control and monitoring.
Speakers:
Dr. David Paulsen, Furness-Newburge, Inc
This AFS Members Only Webinar will begin at 1 p.m. CT.