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Definition: The Free Weight of Moisture is the amount of moisture higher than the equilibrium moisture content that can be removed from the solid by drying at the given conditions.
Purpose: This calculation helps in determining the actual removable moisture content in drying processes for various materials.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the removable moisture by considering both bound and unbound moisture, minus the equilibrium moisture that remains in the material.
Details: Accurate free moisture calculation is crucial for determining drying time, energy requirements, and final product quality in industrial drying processes.
Tips: Enter the unbound moisture weight, bound moisture weight, and equilibrium moisture weight in kilograms. All values must be ≥ 0.
Q1: What's the difference between bound and unbound moisture?
A: Unbound moisture exerts vapor pressure equal to pure water, while bound moisture exerts lower vapor pressure due to stronger molecular interactions.
Q2: How is equilibrium moisture determined?
A: It's determined experimentally as the moisture content where the material neither gains nor loses moisture in a given environment.
Q3: Can free moisture be negative?
A: No, if the calculation gives a negative result, it means the inputs may be incorrect as free moisture cannot be less than zero.
Q4: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses kilograms, but any consistent mass unit can be used as long as all inputs are in the same unit.
Q5: How does this relate to drying time?
A: Higher free moisture typically requires longer drying times, though the relationship also depends on drying conditions and material properties.