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One-day kilning dries pine studs to 10% moisture

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Abstract

USDA Southern Forest Experiment Station tested drying southern pine studs in air cross-circulated at velocity of 930 fpm and temperature of 240°F; wet-bulb depression was 80°F. Under same regime, 1" boards dried in 1 0 hours, plus time to condition.

Citation

Koch, P. 1971. One-day kilning dries pine studs to 10% moisture. Forest Industries 98(12):70-71