The influence of compression wood on the drying curves of pinus radiata dried in dehumidifier conditions

Drying Technology

Volumn 20, Issue 10, 2002, Pages 2005-2026

  Davis, C P ^a   Carrington, C G ^a   Sun, Z F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Compression wood; Diffusion coefficient; Drying curve; Permeability; Pinas radiata; Softwood

Indexed keywords

DIFFUSION; MOISTURE;

DRYING RATES;

DRYING;

COMPRESSION; DEHUMIDIFICATION; DRYING; HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATION; PERMEABILITY; WOOD;

EID: 0036875208     PISSN: 07373937     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/DRT-120015581     Document Type: Article

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