Sorting green lumber

摘要

A method of sorting green lumber is based on a ratio of moisture content to either weight or density. The moisture content of each piece of green lumber is measured, and the weight or density of the green lumber is measure. One more thresholds of moisture content to weight or density ratios are used to divide the green lumber into groups. Such a sort tends to produce groups of green lumber that require similar kiln drying schedules.

主权项

1. A method for drying a piece of lumber, comprising:
receiving at a device information indicative of a moisture content of a piece of lumber; receiving at the device information indicative of a density of the piece of lumber; determining on the device a ratio of the received moisture content to the received density; receiving at the device information indicative of at least two wood drying schedules; determining on the device an assignment for the piece of lumber to one of the at least two wood drying schedules based at least in part on the ratio; sending to a lumber drying system information related to the assignment; and drying the piece of lumber in the lumber drying system in accordance with the assignment.