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" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 84.
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
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.
