IUFRO Division 5 Conference 5.04.06 – Wood drying
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UNIVERSITY FREIBURG
IUFRO Division 5 Conference5.04.06 – Wood drying
Improving the dimensional stability of different wood species by thermal modification
Denny OHNESORGE
Corbat Holding SA,Swiss
Wood Treatment Technology,
Denmark
University of Freiburg,Institute of Forest Utilization and
Work Science,Germany
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Authors/Institution
Denny OHNESORGE*,Claudia STOLERU and Gero BECKER
Albert-Ludwig-University FreiburgInstitute of Forest Utilization and Work ScienceWerthmannstr. 6D-79085 Freiburg, Germany
E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.forst.uni-freiburg.de/fobawi
Improving the dimensional stability of different wood species by thermal modification
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Objectives and Method
Improvement of wood properties by thermal modification with the aim to develop products for new usages
Moisture-Heat-Pressure-Treatment between 160 and 220°C with
Treatment in a Vaccum kiln dryer
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Boards from 4 different wood species
Poster presented results of: Sorbtion ability and Swelling & shrinking
Several tests on hardness and strength
Climate chamber
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Results
Decrease of oven-dry density Decrease of Sorbtion ability Increase of dimensional stability (ASE-Index)
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Conclusions
Use of thermal modified, indigenous wood species in (for this wood species) new utilizations by improvement of:
Natural durability Dimensional stability
Terracce floorings Bathroom floorings Solid furniture