Lumber drying in West Virginia: results of an industry survey

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · W.Va., Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5159657

Armstrong, J P

Of 123 companies that replied to a questionnaire in 1983, 24 air dried lumber, 26 operated drying kilns and one was constructing kilns. A solar kiln was also operating, Only 15-17% of lumber production was kiln dried in the state. Most kilns were steam-heated, though newer units often used dehumidifiers and had increased automation. Wood waste was used as primary or secondary fuel by 57% of the mills employing conventional kiln drying. Managers were more interested in research relating to present drying practices than in new drying methods or utilization of low value species. 16 references.

• Research Organization: West Virginia Univ., Morgantown
• OSTI ID: 5159657
• Journal Information: W.Va., Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: W.Va., Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 689; ISSN WVABA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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