b'The more isFigure 4 is a simplified drawing of whereperformance. These results are showncm high. The exact location of wherein better theorythe instrument was located vs. wherein Figure 5. the field that the fabric and sheet matrix often appliesthe grab samples were obtained. Thepass through the field, needed to be to vacuumvacuum box shown on the drawing wasThe R-squared value indicates how wellcorrected.When this adjustment was application atnot in use for the purpose of these trials. the data conforms to a linear regression.made, subsequent measurements uhle boxes,The 0.93 level shows that the data haveacross numerous grade changes showed frequently In our first round of trials data wasa good correlation to a straight line, butexcellent correlation comparing sheet resultinggathered that compared the microwaveas obvious on the graph, the absolutewater content to total water content in in excessinstrument readings to grab samplevalues dont agree. the sheet and fabric (Figure 5).It is a vacuum,lab readings while various processstraightforward conversion from water higher pressvariables were changed, designed inThe microwave transducer produces acontent in the sheet to consistency by section driveimprove and/or reduce water removalfield that is several cm wide and severalremoving the water content of the fabric.loads, and prematureCorrelating Sheet Moisture to Total Moisture in the Fabric/Sheet Matrixfelt wearFigure 6. Shows various sheet weight trials and comparing total water mass, x-axis, to sheet water weight. Note the high level of the coefficients of determination.Machine Configuration Showing Positions of SensorsFigure 7. Side elevation.TISSUE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL63'