Apparatus and method for reducing a moisture content of an...

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2007-08-28

2010-12-28

Gravini, Stephen M. (Department: 3743)

Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids

Process

Gas or vapor contact with treated material

C034S573000, C034S575000, C048S061000, C239S069000, C392S486000, C110S187000, C219S121630, C714S006130, C714S014000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07856737

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an apparatus and a method that reduces a moisture content of an agricultural product, particularly by using moisture sensors and/or temperature sensors. The apparatus includes at least one moisture sensor, optionally at least one temperature sensor, a controller, a flow regulator and/or a dryer. The method includes obtaining a moisture content and a temperature to calculate a product flowrate and optionally an energy input. A product flowrate signal is used to vary the flow regulator and an energy input signal is used to vary the energy regulator.

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