Method for debarking in a drum, and separation of bark from a log flow

摘要

The invention relates to a continuously operating drum debarking method for processing logs. The logs to be de-barked into a debarking drum (4') having no bark discharge openings in the shell. The logs together with the bark loosened therefrom are discharged to a downstream bark separating system. Therein, the logs are subjected mutual movements resulting in the removal of bark from about the logs. The thus separated bark pieces are further discharged onto a conveyor system located under the separating equipment.