Title

Principles of Dehumidification Lumber Drying.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1982

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Basic heat pump (dehumidifier) theory is discussed along with the basic components and operation of low-temperature and high-temperature lumber dehumidification drying systems. The heat transfer and thermodynamic characteristics in the basic components of a typical heat pump, phase diagrams of different refrigerants, and the advantages and limitations of different compressors are discussed.

First Page

24

Last Page

28

Publication Title

Forest Products Journal

Comments

At the time of publication, Wayne A. Helmer was affiliated with Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

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