Patent ID: 9201056
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for measuring the moisture content of a material, the apparatus including: i) an electric field generator and when in use, the material whose moisture content is to be measured is disposed in the electric field and changes in the electric field caused by the material provides a first output that is related to at least two properties of the material, at least one of which is the moisture content and a second property; ii) a temperature sensor for sensing temperature in the electric field and providing a temperature output; iii) a humidity sensor for sensing humidity of the air within the electric field and providing a humidity output; iv) a device that provides a second output that is related to the second property of the material; and v) a processing unit that determines the moisture content of the material with reference to the first output, the second output, and the temperature and humidity outputs.