Hi, everyone.
First post here, sorry if it is in the wrong section.
I am doing some research for work, my task is to find the electrical resistance of an Almond.
I tried a megger and got no joy.
I figured because of the high oil content it is a good insulator.
We heat these nuts in an RF field, 27.12 Mhz to be exact, to roast or dry them.
So my question if it is answerable, is how do I gauge the resistance of the almond in an RF field?
The circuit is a free oscillator vacuum tube type, 50Kw with several RF transformer type points so it is very difficult to gauge the potential on the electrodes.
I am at a loss and would be thankful for any help in the matter.
Any free oscillating RF experts out there?
Preferably with either wood glue drying, or textile drying experience.
Although the principles should be the same.
Thanks!
Mike
EDIT:
The almonds, wood, textiles, etc.. in my understanding make the circuit "work" by providing a high ESR capacitor as the load. The Series resistance being the nuts. there has to be a way.....
First post here, sorry if it is in the wrong section.
I am doing some research for work, my task is to find the electrical resistance of an Almond.
I tried a megger and got no joy.
I figured because of the high oil content it is a good insulator.
We heat these nuts in an RF field, 27.12 Mhz to be exact, to roast or dry them.
So my question if it is answerable, is how do I gauge the resistance of the almond in an RF field?
The circuit is a free oscillator vacuum tube type, 50Kw with several RF transformer type points so it is very difficult to gauge the potential on the electrodes.
I am at a loss and would be thankful for any help in the matter.
Any free oscillating RF experts out there?
Preferably with either wood glue drying, or textile drying experience.
Although the principles should be the same.
Thanks!
Mike
EDIT:
The almonds, wood, textiles, etc.. in my understanding make the circuit "work" by providing a high ESR capacitor as the load. The Series resistance being the nuts. there has to be a way.....
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