Development of a Mixed-Mode Solar Kiln for Timber Seasoning - Solar Timber Kiln Technology

Different designs and improvements on solar kiln for drying different types of products have been an ongoing research interest, ranging from simple and small capacity to automated dryers with integrated storage systems. In this book, mixed-mode solar kiln with black pebble bed as absorber and storage is designed and evaluated at Nsukka, Nigeria. This kiln increased rate of drying and revealed the ability of the mixed-mode solar kiln incorporated with pebble-bed storage sub-unit to dry timber to safe moisture level without defects.

About the author

Engr. Ugwu, Samson Nnaemeka, hails from Amukpa Ogbazalla Opi, Nsukka L.G.A of Enugu State, Nigeria. He hold a M.Eng in Structures and Environmental Control Engineering and a B.Eng degree from the department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, University of Nigeria. He is currently a Lecturer and Researcher at the same department.

Product details

• Authors: Samson Nnaemeka Ugwu
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9783659759802
• ISBN: 978-3-659-75980-2
• No. of pages: 152
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering