Dry Kiln Schedules for Commercial Woods - Temperate and Tropical

Dry Kiln Schedules for Commercial Woods - Temperate and Tropical
Author: R. Sidney Boone
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1988
Genre: Kilns
ISBN:

Contains suggested dry kiln schedules for over 500 commercial woods, both temperate and tropical. The schedules are written out for easy reference and use. The majority of the schedules are from the world literature with emphasis on U.S., Canadian, and British publications. Revised schedules are suggested for western U.S. and Canadian softwoods and U.S. southern pines. Included are conventional and elevated temperatures for U.S. and Canadian species, Latin American woods, Asian and Oceanian woods, African woods, and European woods. Also included are high temperature schedules for U.S. and Canadian species and tables of assembled dry kiln schedules.

Drying Hardwood Lumber

Drying Hardwood Lumber
Author: Joseph Denig
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2000
Genre: Lumber
ISBN:

Drying Hardwood Lumber focuses on common methods for drying lumber of different thickness, with minimal drying defects, for high quality applications. This manual also includes predrying treatments that, when part of an overall quality-oriented drying system, reduce defects and improve drying quality, especially of oak lumber. Special attention is given to drying white wood, such as hard maple and ash, without sticker shadow or other discoloration. Several special drying methods, such as solar drying, are described, and proper techniques for storing dried lumber are discussed. Suggestions are provided for ways to economize on drying costs by reducing drying time and energy demands when feasible. Each chapter is accompanied by a list of references. Some references are cited in the chapter; others are listed as additional sources of information.

Tropical timber atlas

Tropical timber atlas
Author: Jean GĂ©rard
Publisher: Editions Quae
Total Pages: 1002
Release: 2017-11-30
Genre:
ISBN: 2759227987

This atlas presents technical information for professionals who process and use temperate or tropical timber. It combines the main technical characteristics of 283 tropical species and 17 species from temperate regions most commonly used in Europe with their primary uses.

Vacuum Kiln Drying for Woodworkers

Vacuum Kiln Drying for Woodworkers
Author: Joshua Salesin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2010-06-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781452889269

Want to dry wood faster?Without defects or damage?Start your woodworking project in a few days instead of waiting months or years for your wood to dry! Whether you make furniture, carvings, inlays, turnings, or other wood art and craft, this book will show you how to assemble and use your own vacuum kiln for quickly drying small batches of wood. You will learn -* about the nature of wood * how vacuum kiln drying works* why vacuum kiln drying works* how to quickly and inexpensively build a vacuum kiln chamber* proven techniques for quickly drying wood with a vacuum kiln Make your projects faster -No more waiting for months "watching wood dry" before you can use it!Make your projects better -No more unexpected warping or cracking after you finish your piece. Boxes will keep a perfect fit and segmented projects will stay glued-up!

Primary Wood Processing

Primary Wood Processing
Author: John C.F. Walker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2006-09-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402043937

This book is primarily a general text covering the whole sweep of the forest industries. The over-riding emphasis is on a clear, simple interpretation of the underlying science, demonstrating how such principles apply to processing operations. The book considers the broad question "what is wood?" by looking at the biology, chemistry and physics of wood structure. Wood quality is examined, and explanations are offered on how and why wood quality varies and the implications for processing. Finally, various "industrial processes" are reviewed and interpreted. All chapters have been written by specialists, but the presentation targets a generalist audience.

Industrial Drying Systems

Industrial Drying Systems
Author: J E 'Ed' Smith
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2023-06-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031318633

This book stands as a manual and ready reference for the range of professionals involved in industrial drying. It addresses problems connected with most industrial drying systems, too often designed by those with limited formal engineering training in an environment of minimal regulatory oversight. The author explains how many existing drying systems are dangerous and pose fire hazards, create unhealthy working conditions, are highly energy inefficient, and have very little to no primary modeling of key process variables. Equipping readers with the necessary competencies to contend with issues in conducting studies, developing new designs; manufacturing, installing, and servicing industrial drying systems, this volume is ideal for engineers, OEMS, contractors, service technicians, scientists; agriculture, food, wood products manufacturers; and insurance underwriters.

Handbook of Industrial Drying

Handbook of Industrial Drying
Author: Arun S. Mujumdar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1310
Release: 2006-11-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420017616

Still the Most Complete, Up-To-Date, and Reliable Reference in the FieldDrying is a highly energy-intensive operation and is encountered in nearly all industrial sectors. With rising energy costs and consumer demands for higher quality dried products, it is increasingly important to be aware of the latest developments in industrial drying technolog