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. , Majka J. , Olek W. , Dudzińki J. 2002. MOISTURE CONTENT OF TIMBER AFTER DRYING - ESTIMATION OF DRYING QUALITY, EJPAU 5(2), #01.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume5/issue2/wood/abs-01.html

MOISTURE CONTENT OF TIMBER AFTER DRYING - ESTIMATION OF DRYING QUALITY

Ryszard Guzenda, Jerzy Majka, Wiesław Olek, Jan Dudzińki

 

ABSTRACT



The drying quality of kiln dried timber was verified in Polish sawmills and furniture companies. The estimation of the quality was limited to the mean moisture content after drying. The quality classes specified in the European Drying Group Recommendation were primary used in the analysis. The obtained results showed that sawmills might presently satisfy the “S” quality class, while the furniture companies might achieve the “Q” class. The better kiln drying quality may be obtained in sawmills after introducing improved procedures of timber stacking and kiln loading.

Key words: drying quality, mean moisture content, kiln drying, quality classes.