Designing Kilns for Firewood - SUNY ESF
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Designing Kilns for Firewood
Bob MacGregorNEKDA
Fall 2009
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Requirements
• High temperature quickly• High air velocity through the wood pile• Ability to monitor and record wood core
temperature• Simple operation, low cost equipment
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Why kiln dry firewood
• Faster than air drying• Allows for quicker turn of inventory• Ability to heat treat kills bugs and satisfies
“export” to other states• Reduces mold in bundled firewood• Reduces weight for shipping
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Why not kiln dry firewood
• Capital cost is very high. Many firewood producers have simple, relatively low cost methods and equipment
• In addition to kilns, you need a heat source, land, power, baskets, dry storage, etc.
• Local markets may not demand HT or dry wood
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Can I dry firewood in my kiln?• Simple answer: Yes, but…..• Do you have a supply of firewood?• How will you load and unload?• Where will you store dry wood?• Do you have spare kiln capacity• Do you have enough heat and airflow; can you get air and
heat through the wood instead of around it? Can you achieve HT requirements if needed (160 degF core for 75 min.)
• How will you market the wood? Wholesale? Retail? Bundled?• Consider providing the service, instead of the product
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Challenges
• State of Vermont……• Two boiler systems feeding the kilns• Noise restrictions due to close neighbor• Seasonal operation only due to close
neighbor
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The simple way
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The Process
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The old kilns
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Results
• Increased production with larger kilns and same drying time
• Satisfied noise situation using variable frequency drives
• Easy operation and good records of wood core temperature
• Phytosanitary certification from State of Vermont to satisfy other states
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Enjoy life and hope the lumber market improves!
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Any questions?