Natural circulation solar heated lumber drying kiln
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:5643837
A low cost, low technology solar heated kiln dryer for lumber was designed, constructed and evaluated. It was found that the facility was effective in drying ponderosa pine in 60 to 85 days utilizing natural circulation. A low technology steam generator was constructed and used in the stress relief treatment of the kiln dried lumber. The dried and stress relieved lumber was evaluated by several user-craftsmen and a written defect report was obtained and the results summarized in a data table. The project was satisfactorily completed and the feasibility of the concept was supported by the results.
- Research Organization:
- Vincent (John R.), San Juan Pueblo, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG46-79R610966
- OSTI ID:
- 5643837
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/R6/10966-T1; ON: DE84003550
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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