kiln-drying

As the importance of kiln-drying timber is becoming more widely recognized in developing countries, there is increasing scope for the application of such systems.

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The objects of kiln-drying wood may be placed under three main headings: (1) To reduce shipping expenses; (2) to reduce the quantity necessary to maintain in stock; and (3) to reduce losses in air-drying and to properly prepare the wood for subsequent use.

Seasoning of Wood

The method of application in kiln-drying green gum we believe to be new, however.

Seasoning of Wood

Therefore, taking the above facts into consideration, the essentials for the successful kiln-drying of wood may be enumerated as follows:

Seasoning of Wood

The losses occasioned in air-drying and improper kiln-drying, and the necessity for getting the material dry as quickly as possible after it has come from the saw, in order to prepare it for manufacturing purposes, are bringing about a realization of the importance of a technical knowledge of the subject.

Seasoning of Wood

This method of kiln-drying depends on the maintenance of a high velocity of slightly superheated steam through the lumber.

Seasoning of Wood

Improvements in kiln-drying are along the line of moist air operation.

Handwork in Wood William Noyes

Within recent years, however, considerable interest has been awakened among wood-users in the operation of kiln-drying.

Seasoning of Wood

For the sake of economy in time, the tendency is to eliminate yard-drying, and substitute kiln-drying.

Handwork in Wood William Noyes

Some of the advantages of kiln-drying to be secured over air-drying in addition to reducing the shipping weight and lessening quantity of stock are the following:

Seasoning of Wood