Method for decreasing variability in a moisture analyzer
AssigneeFrito-Lay North America, Inc.
InventorsWilfred M. Bourg, Jr., Scott Fagan
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Abstract
A method for analyzing moisture content in an analyzer. In one embodiment a sample is introduced into an analyzer and an initial weight is obtained. The sample is then fortified where it is allowed to pick-up moisture. The temperature of the analyzer is increased and an initial fortified point is obtained wherein the sample has returned to its initial weight. Thereafter the analyzer obtains the final moisture content of the sample at a test finish time. In one embodiment satellite analyzers are biased against a standard analyzer so that more uniform results are obtained.
Claims25
A method for analyzing moisture content in an analyzer, said analyzer comprising:
- at least one balance;
- said method comprising:
- a) introducing at least one sample into said analyzer;
- b) obtaining an initial weight of said at least one sample with said balance;
- c) fortifying said at least one sample to obtain a desired moisture content;
- d) increasing the temperature of said analyzer;
- e) obtaining an initial fortified point, wherein said at least one sample has returned to said initial weight at said initial fortified point;
- f) obtaining the moisture content of said at least one sample at a test finish time.
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