PROCESS AND PLANT FOR DRYING SOLID WOOD IN PLANKS OR SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS BY MEANS OF A SUPERHEATED STEAM SYSTEM

摘要

A process for drying solid wood, particularly in the form of planks or semifinished products, by means of superheated steam is described. The main feature of the process is to comprise superheating surges for heating the wood above 100.degree.C, alternating with cooling surges for cooling the wood below 100.degree.C, in order to improve the plasticisation of the wood during the entire drying process.