Efficiency of using solid wood fuels in maple syrup evaporators

Lawrence D. Garrett

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-486

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Efficiency of using solid wood fuels in maple syrup evaporators

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Lawrence D. Garrett

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-486

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-486. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 10p.

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Abstract

A study of commercial, wood-fired evaporators revealed that normal expected thermal efficiencies are between 35 and 50 percent. The moisture content and quality of wood fuels used and the design and method of firing the evaporator are critical in determining evaporator efficiency and the economic implications of using wood.

Keywords

Maple syrup production, processing, economics of processing, costs of processing

Citation

Garrett, Lawrence D. 1981. Efficiency of using solid wood fuels in maple syrup evaporators. Res. Pap. NE-486. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 10p.