Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Radio-Frequency Drying of Wood Veneer- Commercial Use [PDF]
AUTHORS	J. Wilson 1989 24 2 67-73
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Abstract A study was made of a 300-kW radio-frequency (RF) oven for redrying wood veneer in a plywood operation. The RF oven was capable of redrying bundles of veneer (each measuring about 135 x 257 x 70cm) at a rate of three to four per hour with average power consumption of 1165 kW h per bundle. The study identified optimum operating conditions for output and cost savings. Plant production was increased by 25% as a result of installing the RF oven. Key Words: Radio-frequency oven, Wood veneer drying, Forestproducts.