Moisture analysis covers a variety of methods for measuring high levels of moisture, as well as trace amounts, in solids, liquids, or gases. There are many applications where trace moisture measurements are indispensable for manufacturing and for process quality assurance. Trace moisture in solids must be controlled for plastics, pharmaceuticals and heat treatment processes. Measurement applications in gases and liquids include, for example, drying processes, hydrocarbon processing, pure gases in the semiconductor industry, natural gas pipeline transport, the conditioning of food and other products. Written by experts with over 20 years of experience in the field, this one-stop guide covers all aspects of these measurements, including both the theory and a wealth of practical know-how. As such, it includes guidelines on installation, on the realization of standards for absolute and relative humidity, verification and traceability measurements, equipment calibration methods and the latest research developments. Backed by numerous case studies, this practical book serves the needs of those working in the industry tasked with performing or developing new techniques and processes for moisture and humidity measurement. As a result, the scientist or engineer has all the information required for accurate, reliable, economically viable and efficient moisture measurement.

Moisture analysis covers a variety of methods for measuring high levels of moisture, as well as trace amounts, in solids, liquids, or gases. There are many applications where trace moisture measurements are indispensable for manufacturing and for process quality assurance. Trace moisture in solids must be controlled for plastics, pharmaceuticals and heat treatment processes. Measurement applications in gases and liquids include, for example, drying processes, hydrocarbon processing, pure gases in the semiconductor industry, natural gas pipeline transport, the conditioning of food and other products.Written by experts with over 20 years of experience in the field, this one-stop guide covers all aspects of these measurements, including both the theory and a wealth of practical know-how. As such, it includes guidelines on installation, on the realization of standards for absolute and relative humidity, verification and traceability measurements, equipment calibration methods and the latest research developments.Backed by numerous case studies, this practical book serves the needs of those working in the industry tasked with performing or developing new techniques and processes for moisture and humidity measurement. As a result, the scientist or engineer has all the information required for accurate, reliable, economically viable and efficient moisture measurement.

PrefaceWATER - SUBSTANCE OF LIFEWater as a Natural ResourcePhysical and Chemical Properties of WaterSignificance of Water for Energy CoversionGeneral TerminologyTHERMODYNAMIC TERMS AND DEFINITIONTerms in Humidity MeasurementTerms in Moisture Measurement in Solid and Liquid MaterialTerms and Definitions in Measurement and Controlling TechnologyWATER IN SOLID, LIQUID, AND GASEOUS MATERIALSSpecialities of Solid and Liquid MaterialsContact and Non-Contact Measurement MethodsBonding Types of Water in Solid and Liquid MaterialsAnalogy ModelsMOISTURE AND HUMIDITY MEASUREMENT METHODS IN SOLID, LIQUID, AND GASEOUS SUBSTANCESIntroductionMeasurement of Electrical and Magnetic PropertiesMeasurement of Water Vapour Pressure in GasesWater Content Measurements Using Chemical MethodsMeasurement of the Optical Properties of Water and Waer VapourMeasurement of Acoustic Properties of Water VapourMeasurement of Suction Pressure in Solid MaterialsMeasurement of Nuclear Properties of WaterNuclear Magnetic Resonance SpectroscopyThermogravimetryMeasurement of the Thermal Properties of SolidsNanostructured Measurement DevicesSELECTION OF A MEASUREMENT METHODAssessment of the Measurement TaskEvaluation of Different Measurement MethodsSelection of HardwareRELIABILITY AND TRACEABILITY OFMEASUREMENTSMetrological TerminologyMoisture and Humidity MetrologyTypical Terms in Industrial ApplicationsMOISTURE MEASUREMENT IN METEOROLOGY, AGRICULTURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAgriculture and HorticultureWaste ManagementMeasurement of Weather ConditionsAPPLICATIONS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRYWater Activity MeasurementFood ProcessingMonitoring and Control of Production Stages in the Food IndustryStorage and Transport of FoodMOISTURE AND HUMIDITY MEASUREMENT IN INDUSTRIAL PLANTSHumidity Measurement under Extreme ConditionsMoisture Measurement during Running Production ProcessesMoisture Measurement in the Automotive and Aircraft ConstructionMoisture and Humidity Measurement in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and OpticsAPPLICATIONS IN THE CHEMICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL, AND PLASTICS INDUSTRIESMoisture Measurement in Plastic Granules and PowdersDrying of Solid MaterialsStorage of Moisture-Sensitive ProductsInline Measurement in Non-Aqueous FluidsAPPLICATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING OF PAPER AND TEXTILESRandom Test Measurements and Inspection of GoodsContinuous Measurement of Paper and Fabric WebsStorage and Transport of Paper and TextilesMOISTURE MEASUREMENT IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRYMoisture Measurement in AggregatesMeasurement on Buildings and BrickworkClimate Control in Rooms and BuildingsLABORATORY-BASED MOISTURE MEASUREMENTLaboratory Measurement Stations for Humidity and Moisture MeasurementGeneration of Gases with a Defined HumidityHumidity Measurement in Medical ApplicationsMOISTURE AND HUMIDITY MEASUREMENT IN SPACEModel Representations of the Formation and Distribution of WaterMeasurement Methods in AerospaceRequirements for Measurement Equipment in the Aerospace IndustryAPPENDIXRelevant Units of ThermodynamicsTables and Diagrams of ThermodynamicsConstants and ParametersMaterial ParametersWater Adsorption in ProductsIndex