b'The moreFigure 4 is a simplified drawing of whereperformance. These results are showncm high. The exact location of wherein is betterthe instrument was located vs. wherein Figure 5. the field that the fabric and sheet matrix theory oftenthe grab samples were obtained. Thepass through the field, needed to be applies tovacuum box shown on the drawing wasThe R-squared value indicates how wellcorrected.When this adjustment was vacuumnot in use for the purpose of these trials. the data conforms to a linear regression.made, subsequent measurements applicationThe 0.93 level shows that the data haveacross numerous grade changes showed at uhle In our first round of trials data wasa good correlation to a straight line, butexcellent correlation comparing sheet boxes,gathered that compared the microwaveas obvious on the graph, the absolutewater content to total water content in frequentlyinstrument readings to grab samplevalues dont agree. the sheet and fabric (Figure 5).It is a resultinglab readings while various processstraightforward conversion from water in excessvariables were changed, designed inThe microwave transducer produces acontent in the sheet to consistency by vacuum,improve and/or reduce water removalfield that is several cm wide and severalremoving the water content of the fabric.higher press section driveCorrelating Sheet Moisture to Total Moisture in the Fabric/Sheet Matrixloads, and premature felt 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.WORLD PULP&PAPER 71'