Theoretical Model for Solar-Dehumidification Drying of Wood.

Authors

Wayne A. Helmer, Arkansas Tech UniversityFollow
P. Y.S. Chen
H. N. Rosen
S. W. Wang

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-1980

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

A computer simulation model has been developed to predict the performance of a combined solar-dehumidification wood drying system. When input data (solar collector, drying chamber, wood, and dehumidifier characteristics) and ambient weather conditions (dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, and solar radiation) are known, the model will predict the wood moisture content, air temperature and humidity, and energy consumption at any time during the drying process. The computer simulation model accurately predicted the kiln dry bulb temperature, kiln relative humidity, and wood moisture content for the operation of an existing solar wood dryer.

First Page

21

Last Page

28

Publication Title

Transactions of the International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology

Comments

At the time of publication, Wayne A. Helmer was affiliated with another institution.

Recommended Citation

Helmer, W. A., Chen, P. Y. S., Rosen, H. N., & Wang, S. W. (1980). Theoretical model for solar-dehumidification drying of wood. Transactions of the International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology 2: 21-28.