Radio-frequency dielectric drying of short lengths of northern red oak | Radio-frequency dielectric drying of short lengths of northern red oak [Hardwood cuttings]
1980
Simpson, W.T.
Abstract: For most uses hardwoods are dried as entire boards that include all defective portions discarded after drying. The United States has a large resource of low-quality hardwoods and the potential exists for significant savings in energy and in dryer capacity by cutting out defects before drying. One approach could use radio-frequency drying. In this investigation short lengths of northern red oak were dried rapidly, but energy consumption and honeycomb wereexcessive in drying to low moisture levels. However, rapid radio-frequency dielectric drying to 25 to 30 percent moisture content followed by more conventional finish drying may hold technical promise.
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