Review of Wood Drying Technologies

Authors

Mohamed Salah Elmetwaly, Mechanical power engineering,Mansoura UniversityFollow
Lotfy Hassan Rabie Saker, Mechanical power engineering,Mansoura UniversityFollow
Mohamed Sameh Salem, Mechanical power engineering,Mansoura UniversityFollow

Abstract

Abstract- This article provides a comprehensive review of drying optimization in data centers by examining the limitations of drying methods and discussing advances proposed by scientists through whom we can provide a comparison between different drying systems with an emphasis on improving energy efficiency and thermal performance. Wood drying under atmospheric pressure has many advantages, including the ability to dry at lower temperatures (by reducing the likelihood of some drying defects), significantly reduced drying times, color preservation, increased energy efficiency, better control of volatile organic compound emissions, and the ability to dry very large cross sections. Previous studies have achieved some characteristics that distinguish vacuum from traditional drying, which is that the main driving force in the vacuum is the total pressure difference, the prevailing moisture transfer mechanisms and the bulk flow of water vapor. There is also a greater migration of water in the longitudinal direction and these characteristics distinguish vacuum drying mechanisms than traditional drying methods. Previous researches had focused on increasing the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of vacuum drying applications for specific industries materials and species, many efforts have concentrated for improving existing methods by improving moisture control and the using of pretreatment to improve energy consumption and drying quality.

Recommended Citation

Elmetwaly, Mohamed Salah; Saker, Lotfy Hassan Rabie; and Salem, Mohamed Sameh (2024) "Review of Wood Drying Technologies," Journal of Engineering Research: Vol. 8: Iss. 4, Article 9.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/erjeng/vol8/iss4/9