Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2002
Volume 5
Issue 2
Topic:
Wood Technology
ELECTRONIC
JOURNAL OF
POLISH
AGRICULTURAL
UNIVERSITIES
Guzenda R. , Olek W. 2002. CRITERIA OF KILN SELECTION FOR DRYING GREEN TIMBER OF FAST GROWING SPECIES, EJPAU 5(2), #02.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume5/issue2/wood/abs-02.html

CRITERIA OF KILN SELECTION FOR DRYING GREEN TIMBER OF FAST GROWING SPECIES

Ryszard Guzenda, Wiesław Olek

 

ABSTRACT



Green timber of Polish fast growing hardwood species is characterized by the high initial moisture content exceeding even 200%. Therefore, during the kiln drying of the timber high capacities of kiln heaters are required. The paper presents a set of problems, which may occur during the drying. A practical example of kiln drying of green poplar timber is discussed. The criteria for the proper kiln selection are given.

Key words: fast growing hardwood species, poplar wood, kiln drying, kiln malfunctions.