Project aims
To provide a thorough understanding of the principles of timber drying, with special reference to moisture content measurement and kiln operations
Countries
Activities
Instruction in and/or study of:
- Principles of timber drying
- The structure of wood
- Moisture in wood
- Determination of moisture content and humidity
- Hygrometry
- Kiln types and their operation
- Kiln control
- Kilning schedules
- Air drying and timber care
- Practical work in sampling and weighing
- Costs
- Trouble shooting
- Remedial action and conditioning
