Humidity and Moisture Sensing Reference Materials

Description: Precise dew and frost point measurement at very low humidity is essential in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, gas analytics, cleanrooms, compressed air systems, and battery production, ...

Description: Ozone (O₃) is a powerful oxidising agent widely used in water treatment, wastewater sterilisation, food/pharma feedwater treatment, swimming pool disinfection and other industrial ...

Description: The exact determination of water content represents one of the most important pillars of quality assurance in numerous industrial sectors. Especially in the timber, agricultural, and plastics ...

Description: Hydrogen cooled electricity generators are widely used in power plants due to hydrogen's superior thermal conductivity and low density, which enables efficient cooling of large generators. Trace ...

Description: Compressed air is a vital utility in many industries, powering tools, automation systems, and processes. However, moisture in compressed air can cause significant problems, including equipment damage, ...

Description: Objectives: Ensure predictable tyre behaviour under race conditions whilst adhering to strict racing regulations, ensuring consistency in pressures across all tyres for ideal performance without ...

Description: Attention to detail is critical in motorsports, where even small amounts of moisture detected in racing car tyres can significantly impact performance. This application note highlights the importance ...

Description: Oil is the lifeblood of many industrial plants and machines. It is used for cooling, lubrication, insulation, and power transmission. To operate a gearbox, a transformer or an industrial plant safely ...

Description: In most manufacturing facilities, compressed air serves a multitude of applications,such as powering air tools, operating pneumatic cylinders for automation, cooling components, driving valves and ...

Description: In the field of industrial processes, nitrogen generation plays a critical role in a wide range of applications, such as chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, food packaging, and many ...

Description: In various industrial processes, the precise measurement of moisture content is of paramount importance to ensure product quality, safety, and operational efficiency. This holds particularly true in ...

Description: Preventing corrosion and compressor damage in CCUS ...

Description: Michell Instruments: supporting the roll-out of net zero technologies ...

Description: Plant Protection, Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings ...

Description: The subject of dew-point sensor calibration may not set the pulses racing ...? but ignore it at your peril!? ...

Description: Due to variations in natural-gas compositions or impurities, precision in moisture measurement was impossible to achieve - until recently. ...

Description: Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is an increasingly important global source of energy.  The market analysts Research and Markets predict that annual demand will grow by almost 9 % CAGR to ...

Description: Moisture content and what it means for compressed air quality ...

Description: Why does moisture in medical gases matter? ...

Description: Due to variations in natural-gas compositions or impurities, precision in moisture measurement was impossible to achieve - until recently. ...

Description: Improve compressor efficiency and reduce energy cost ...

Description: A guide to water activity in moisture-sensitive products ...

Description: Control of clay powder moisture is paramount to the production of quality floor and wall tiles of consistent dimension. Too high moisture results in a badly formed, flexible tile in the dry press, and ...

Description: 7.5 million of metric tons of tobacco are grown globally and are are used to produce 5.5 trillion cigarettes. As a highly valued crop, many steps are required to take tobacco leaf harvested from the ...

Description: Accurate reporting of ambient conditions is essential during powertrain emissions testing. The interrelated variables of temperature, pressure and humidity affect different aspects of engine ...

Description: Unlike many aisles in the supermarket, the cookie aisle is often the store’s loudest display of packaging and graphics showcasing different flavor varieties, shapes, and many other ...

Description: Synthetic diamonds are created and used all over the world, for similar applications as naturally occurring diamonds. Recently, the method of using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to ...

Description: Why is it important to monitor the dew point of air or other gases under pressure? ...

Description: As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for new and modern infrastructures. From the building of new homes, factories, and warehouses, to the development or repair of roadways ...

Description: Polyester polymer chips such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are hygroscopic, meaning that they absorb moisture from their surrounding atmosphere. Too much moisture in the chips causes issues ...

Description: As explained in a previous Blog-Post , all forms of life depend on water. Water activity indicates the amount of water which is biologically available to microorganisms. Each species of microorganism ...

Description: When we think about forest conservation, one of the first thoughts that come to mind is avoiding damage. Such as the damage caused by roads, electrical lines, mines or littering. However, forests must ...

Description: Cleanliness is essential to the production process of Lithium-ion batteries, particularly for the anode and cathode coating, which needs to be carried out in two separate clean rooms as the materials ...

Description: Recent steep rises in European gas prices have been driven by increased demand together with reduced levels of supply. Despite of the push towards renewables, natural gas remains an attractive fuel ...

Description: When it comes to designing enclosures that contain electronics for maximum longevity, many factors must be considered, including geographic location, temperature, moisture exposure, and the risk of ...

Description: Pressure dew point (PDP) is a measure of humidity where the gas is under pressure – for example in a compressed air system. If the pressure of the gas increases, the dew-point temperature also ...

Description: Avoiding condensation is vital for many processes. It can damage equipment, make its way into sensitive processes, shorten the life of air-driven tools or reduce product quality. Many applications use ...

Description: Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the surrounding air. Humidity sensors are devices that measure moisture and air temperature in an environment and convert the data into a ...

Description: Many applications require very high purity, inert gases to blanket hazardous chemicals or as protective atmospheres. The electronics and semiconductor industries use ultra-high purity specialty gases ...

Description: If you regularly use a large quantity of humidity probes, relative humidity transmitters or hand-held humidity meters calibrating these in-house may save both time and money. Making the first step to ...

Description: A chilled mirror or condensation hygrometer is a technology used to directly measure the dew or frost point of a gas. If the temperature of a mirror is lowered to precisely the value that makes dew ...

Description: Wet- and dry-bulb temperature measurement is a commonly used and widely accepted technique for controlling relative humidity in environmental chambers. ASTM standard E 337-02 (2007) reviews in great ...

Description: As explained in a previous Blog-Post , all forms of life depend on water. Water activity indicates the amount of water which is biologically available to microorganisms. Each species of microorganism ...

Description: Saturation vapor pressure depends only on temperature. There is no effect of total pressure, and there is no difference between the situation in an open space and that in a closed container. In an ...

Description: The vapor concentration or absolute humidity of a mixture of water vapor and dry air is defined as the ratio of the mass of water vapor Mw to the volume V occupied by the mixture. The volume mixing ...

Description: Experimental milling is a critical point for wheat quality control and R&D laboratories. However, there is always a competition between best practices and the necessity to obtain fast results in a ...

Description: Water vapor is one of several gases that makes up air. For example if the total pressure of a system such as air at sea level is 101.3 kPa (or 29.9 inches of mercury), and that air is made up of ...

Description: Reviewing the laws of physics that govern water vapor in a moist gas can help you better understand the properties of what you're measuring. Understanding these properties will help you make a more ...

Description: Humidity is measured using a hygrometer, a tool that utilizes various materials and measurements to gauge a room or space's level of water vapor. While no scientific measurement is absolutely true, ...

Description: Water Activity (aw) Measurement- Why is it important? ...

Description: The measurement of water activity (aw) or equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) is a crucial parameter in the quality control of moisture-sensitive products and materials. Water activity is defined as ...

Description: Lamb Weston relies on Unity Scientific® NIR analyzers for rapid quality control. Lamb Weston is the world’s largest producer of fries and frozen potato products. From fast food conglomerates ...

Description: The breakfast cereal market is highly competitive markets where brand loyalty and consistent product quality can result in increasing market share and concomitant production and distribution ...

Description: In commercial baking ovens, the use of steam has many advantages and in some cases is critical to the production of consistent quality product. Lately the reduction in production costs of steam ovens ...

Description: Considering the wide variety of environmental variables that influence water vapor and affect measurement, it’s important to know precisely which type of instrument and technology will enable ...

Description: For large pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, power plants and other industrial/process plants which operate large quantities of dew point sensors, it is usually more cost-effective to calibrate ...

Description: For many industrial trace moisture measurements, dew-point transmitters are the ideal choice. They are low cost, easy to install and robust enough to withstand the tough environments. This includes ...

Description: Unlike moisture content (measured in parts per million) the water dew point temperature of a gas is a relationship between the moisture content, the temperature and pressure of the gas. Installing the ...

Description: Metal oxide moisture sensors have been on the market for years. Since their introduction in the 1960s, there have been many developments in trace moisture sensing technologies for industrial ...

Description: Impact of the wheat tempering procedure on the grain behavior during milling and on the flour quality at the laboratory ...

Description: Non-porous water-selective membranes provide rapid dehumidifying of pneumatic air lines to improve the performance of the system and protect it from moisture corrosion. ...

Description: The Karl Fischer method is a titration of Sulfur Dioxide, Iodine and Pyridine that uses up water. From its inception in 1925, Karl Fischer Titration has become an ever increasing solution to tough ...

Description: Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing are among the most regulated industries with pharmacovigilance or in short drug safety, quality and efficacy tightly in mind. The whole process from creating ...

Description: The DPS series of heated chilled mirror hygrometers are designed to extract a gas sample from a heated process and measure its dew point. The DPS is designed to measure dew point in the range of +95°C ...

Description: Dewpoint is a measurement of water vapor concentration. ...

Description: The new Smart Sensor CSS 014 is not only a climate or temperature/humidity sensor, it also combines three functions in one: sensor, interface and transmitter. At the heart of the device is a ...

Description: Humidity sensors are an important piece of equipment in the medical, automotive, HVAC, and food production industries, among others. Any industrial facility that requires a controlled atmosphere ...

Description: Servoflo distributes a variety of capacitive and resistive humidity sensors for medical, HVAC, instrumentation, critical containment and other applications. Some situations need precise and highly ...

Description: Moisture, whether in liquid or gaseous form, is one of several process variables that industry professionals must measure, monitor, and control. In industrial applications, moisture levels-i.e., ...

Description: High-humidity environments are tough for humidity measurement. Saturation in the environment causes condensation to form on all surfaces including measurement sensors, which can be fatal for some ...

Description: The applications where fuel cell technology is used can be divided into three main categories: portable power generation (for mobile devices and portable auxiliary power), stationary power generation ...

Description: Dewpoint is a measurement of water vapor concentration. Water vapor, or more simply "moisture", can be a major contaminant in process gases ranging from compressed air, to purified cylinder gases, to ...

Description: CAS Dataloggers is pleased to announce the availability of the Piura series of temperature and humidity transit data loggers manufactured by Cydiance. ...

Description: However, the measurement of surface tension can take many forms, which can be confusing. In an attempt to get some clarity, we have articulated two principle measurement concepts in this article: ...

Description: Measuring soil moisture is done accurately with the ADU-500, offering reliable measurements to ensure crop quality and maximize plant growth. ...

Description: Moisture in Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) an insulating gas can cause rapid and severe deterioration of high-voltage switchgear. During electrical power distribution at transmission voltages (ranging ...

Description: Determining the specs, and finding the cost of the best LOD Moisture Balance for your application can be frustrating, confusing and time consuming. There are more than 20 manufacturers of LOD moisture ...

Description: Water level measurements are quickly becoming one of the more common data logging applications. Driving this need are several industries and market segments including environmental regulation, ...

Description: and more. We at CAS DataLoggers will show you how to Select the Right Water Level Data Logger. If you're a technician, engineer or purchasing agent, you may have an application requiring you to ...

Description: Moisture content is a critical factor to consider in the food industry. The amount of water in a product affects the product's texture, shelf life, ease of processing, and cost to produce. Snack ...

Description: Mold - a common type of fungi - can take hold in any humid area such as around windows, leaky pipes, carpeting, or saturated areas like wet basements. Once mold enters your building, it can quickly ...

Description: Viscosity is the measure of a substance's resistance to motion under an applied force. Are you working with Newtonian or Non-Newtonian Fluids? From adhesives to paint and food to petroleum - viscosity ...

Description: Sleep apnea is the repeated cessation of breathing during sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood ...

Description: The concept of Dalton's law is often overlooked in considering problems in humidity measurement, because one forgets that the "water" in a gas is actually a gas itself and must be treated in ...

Description: The word ceramic comes from the ancient Greek word Keramos which was the description for pottery made of burned clay mineral. The oldest ceramic object discovered is the statue of "Venus of Dolní ...

Description: The freeze drying process can be traced back to prehistoric times. Back in the 15th century, freeze drying was used by the Incas. They stored their crops on the mountain heights above Machu Picchu ...

Description: Tobacco is a plant that grows natively in North and South America. Records indicate tobacco was cultivated as early as 1 B.C. by the Native Americans. China's tobacco market, which is the largest in ...

Description: A clean room is a manufacturing environment that has a low level of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles and chemical vapors. The air inside is constantly ...

Description: Wood is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Before wood can be used as a construction material whether it be a structural support in a building or to manufacture furniture, it has to ...

Description: Sterilization methods used around the world are changing. Hot steam morpholine or formaldehyde processes are being replaced by hydrogen peroxide sterilization techniques. New methods such as the Dry ...

Description: A laboratory is a facility or workplace that provides controlled conditions in which scientific research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. In contrast to the office, the work in a lab is ...

Description: One key reason for the success and wealth of some nations in the modern world is their ability to produce unique goods better than any other nation or region. Towns, regions or even entire countries ...

Description: In order for life to flourish, all organisms require a certain level of moisture, oxygen, sunshine and CO2 . Plant life requires a certain soil quality to ensure successful growth rates. Each and ...

Description: What is the weather going to be like tomorrow? For a long time, people have tried to predict weather conditions using the hydrologic climate cycle. In the early 1920's scientists were able to compile ...

Description: Powdered milk or dried milk is a manufactured dairy product made by dehydrating liquid milk through several drying processes until it is a powder.. One purpose of drying milk is to preserve it; milk ...

Description: The ancestor of the pulp paper making process that is used today is considered to be developed by a Chinese man named Tsai-Lun during the early 2nd Century. Paper and similar products like cardboard ...

Description: Pasta is a type of noodle and is a staple ingredient of traditional Italian cuisine, with the first reference dating to 1154. The word "Pasta"? is commonly used to refer to the variety of pasta ...

Description: Around 10,000 years ago as humans began to shift over from a hunting and gathering culture to a farming culture, preserving and storing seeds became a very important aspect of, not only survival, but ...

Description: A container is a protective housing for safe transportation and storage of goods. Safe means, in this context, the characteristics of the containers content remain unchanged under all relevant ...

Description: In the days when cave men ruled the world, people were dressing with animal fur to protect themselves from the elements. Today we are far beyond that point and a wide range of natural as well as ...