Steaming of Red Oak Prior to Kiln-Drying: Effects on Moisture Movement

Robert A. Harris; James G. Schroeder; Stan C. Addis

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Steaming of Red Oak Prior to Kiln-Drying: Effects on Moisture Movement

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Authors:

Robert A. Harris, James G. Schroeder, Stan C. Addis

Year:

1989

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

ForestProducts Journal. 39(11/12): 70-72.

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Abstract

Red oak boards were steamed prior to kiln-drying to determine the effect of steaming on initial moisture content (MC), moisture distribution, and drying rate. Four hours of steaming in a saturated steam atmosphere caused a drop of approximately 10 percent in initial MC, a reduced moisture gradient through the thickness of the boards, and an increase in drying rate during the early stages of kiln-drying, when compared to unsteamed oak boards.

Citation

Harris, Robert A.; Schroeder, James G.; Addis, Stan C. 1989. Steaming of Red Oak Prior to Kiln-Drying: Effects on Moisture Movement. ForestProducts Journal. 39(11/12): 70-72.