| 摘要 |
<p>A timber drying apparatus for drying of timber in a controlled environment, wherein the timber drying apparatus includes: a) vacuum enclosure for accommodating and drying timber placed within the vacuum enclosure; b) heating support means for supporting and layering of timber between the heating support means, wherein the heating support means when within the vacuum chamber are adapted to transfer heat to the timber; and c) control means for controlling the environment and the rate of drying of the timber within the vacuum enclosure. In use, the environment within the vacuum enclosure is adapted to be controlled by the control means by monitoring and controlling the vapour pressure in the wood, the enclosure pressure, humidity and timber moisture content so as to precisely control the rate of evaporation of moisture from the timber so as to avoid drying defects in the timber.</p> |
