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The 'Avalanche Meter' 
 On-Line Moisture Sensor

This instrument has been developed as a joint project between Heath & Sherwood and the Noranda Technology Centre. The measuring principle employs the unique physical properties of the drag force of the particles to equate the moisture content. Can be installed on continuous and intermittent loaded conveyor belts carrying the filter cake to trucks or load-out storage area.
Measurement Range

  • 5-15 %
  • From fine particles to approximately 10 Mesh
Typical Measurement/Control Applications
  • Natural gas & oil fired driers
  • Vacuum disk filter
  • Pressure Filter
Industries
  • Iron concentrates for pellets plants
  • Copper/Nickel concentrate load-out facilities
  • Base metal combined gold concentrate
  • Slag Concentrate
  • Cement plants
Outputs
  • 4-20 Ma for local display and process computer
Download Data Sheet
Download the Technical Paper as presented at: 
Eighth Mill Operators' Conference 
Townsville, Australia, 22-23 July 2003
Click here for the Eighth Mill Operators download
Download the articles and pictures from the World Mining Equipment October 2002 edition heralding the the 'Avalanche Meter' - New On-Line Moisture Sensor
Click here for the WME article download Click here for the WME picture download
Send us information on the conveyor belt Download the Technical Paper as Presented at 2002 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit, Phoenix, Arz. February 2002
  • Belt width
  • Belt speed
  • Trough angle
Click here for the SME download
Send us information on your material Download the Technical Paper as Presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Ottawa January 2001
  • Tonnage
  • Particle size
  • Moisture range
Click here for the CMP download 
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