Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Sensing Moisture in Peanut and Pecan Kernels by RF Impedance Measurements [PDF]
AUTHORS	S. Nelson, K. Lawrence and C. Kandala 1992 27 3 171-174
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Abstract The moisture contents of individual peanut and pecan kernels are determined by computation from complex impedance measurements at two frequencies between 1 and S MHz on a parallel plate capacitor with the kernel held between and in contact with the plates. The technique provides moisture contents with standard errors of less than 1 % moisture content. Application of the method could provide both a reduction in energy required for processing and improved product quality. Key Words: Moisture content, Single kernels, Peanuts, Pecans, RF impedance.