Publication Date
2023
Location
Kentucky, USA
Description
Certain minimum densities should be targeted when storing silage in bunker silos. Often the minimum density is not reached. As a result, high losses can occur. This study aims to develop a measuring device for online density measurement. The basis of the measuring device is a source of caesium radiation with an activity of 37 MBq and a sodium iodide scintillation detector. The measuring device uses the backscattering method. Source and detector are arranged in a measuring wheel, which is connected with the tractor via the rear three-point linkage. Both, the current density as well as the density increase in the case of several crossings could be seen clearly.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.13023/2q37-rn43
Citation
Hoffmann, Thomas and Jacobs, Andree, "Using a Radiometric Method to Determine the Silage Density in Bunker Silos" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 84.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/XXV_IGC_2023/Utilization/84)
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Using a Radiometric Method to Determine the Silage Density in Bunker Silos
Kentucky, USA
Certain minimum densities should be targeted when storing silage in bunker silos. Often the minimum density is not reached. As a result, high losses can occur. This study aims to develop a measuring device for online density measurement. The basis of the measuring device is a source of caesium radiation with an activity of 37 MBq and a sodium iodide scintillation detector. The measuring device uses the backscattering method. Source and detector are arranged in a measuring wheel, which is connected with the tractor via the rear three-point linkage. Both, the current density as well as the density increase in the case of several crossings could be seen clearly.
