Moisture in pasta production

Moisture in pasta production

Moisture in pasta production

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the use of the LB 571 microwave resonator for real-time moisture measurement in pasta production, emphasizing its importance for optimizing product quality.

Specifications
The LB 571 is an independent, integrated transmitter that allows user-friendly commissioning and calibration via PC software. It supports calibration data for four different products.

Process Overview
Pasta production involves several stages, including raw material storage, dough mixing, shaping, drying, and packaging. Moisture control is crucial for both fresh and dry pasta production.

Moisture Measurement
The LB 571 measures moisture content at the buffer silo and in the finished dough, enabling precise water content determination for improved process control and product quality.

Measuring Principle
The system uses a microwave field affected by water content, with the MicroPolar unit measuring energy loss as attenuation. This change is proportional to water content, allowing accurate moisture determination.

Customer Benefits
  • Accurate moisture determination in buffer silo and finished dough
  • Automation of dough production
  • Increased productivity and reduced raw material waste
  • Quick return on investment

Technical Features
  • High measurement reliability with less than 0.2 wt.% standard deviation
  • Moisture measuring range of 0 - 30 wt.-%
  • Easy installation on various equipment
  • Heated ceramic plate for signal stability
  • Robust sensor design

Company Information
Berthold Technologies is known for its expertise in measurement technology, offering reliable solutions and global support for various industries.
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Catalog excerpts

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MOISTURE MEASUREMENT IN PASTA PRODUCTION Accurate process monitoring to optimize product quality

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MOISTURE MEASUREMENT IN PASTA PRODUCTION During pasta production, controlling moisture is key for product quality and handling. A pasta production plant usually consists of a raw material silo, buffer silo, dough mixer, shaping units for the pasta, pre-drying, final drying, intermediate storage silo and packaging station. Since raw materials remain the same, both fresh and dry pasta can be produced, depending on the region with minimal change in the process. Online moisture measurement on pasta Depending on the recipe, water, flour and/or eggs are mixed in a buffer silo and then kneaded in a...

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Berthold Technologies stands for excellent know-how, high quality and reliability. The customer is always the focus of our solution. We know our business! Using our varied product portfolio, our enormous specialized knowledge and extensive experience, we develop suitable solutions together with our customers for new, individual measurement tasks in a wide variety of industries and applications. We are here for you – worldwide! The engineers and service technicians from Berthold Technologies are wherever you need them. Our global network assures you fast and above all competent and skilled assistance...

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