A computer model to simulate solar and solar—dehumidification lumber drying
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1982
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
A computer simulation model was developed for a solar lumber drier and a solardehumidification drier. Experimental data taken on an existing solar and solardehumidification drier compared well with the computer prediction. The solardehumidification lumber drier is able to dry wood about as fast as a conventional drier and yet use less than 50 percent of the fossel fuel energy at the site. © 1982 by ASME.
DOI
10.1115/1.3266300
First Page
182
Last Page
186
Publication Title
Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Transactions of the ASME
Recommended Citation
Helmer, W. A., Chen, P.Y., & Vaidya, M.B. (1982). A computer model to simulate solar and solar-dehumidification lumber drying. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering-transactions of The Asme, 104, 182-186. doi: 10.1115/1.3266300
Comments
At the time of publication, Wayne A. Helmer was affiliated with Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.