Abstract
The objective of this study was to develop prototypes for
estimating the optimal storage time and sorting of fuel
wood. Drying trials employing the state of the art
technology of load cell based metal frames were carried
out by University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
(BOKU), METLA and Skogsforsk. A reference trial employing
traditional pile sampling was carried out by VTT. Easily
applicable drying models for logging residues, whole
trees, stem wood and stumps were developed. A large
variety of meteorological parameters can be used for
model input. Parameters ranged from basic data like
relative air humidity and air temperature to more complex
parameters like evaporation and equilibrium moisture
content of fuel wood. Fuel wood drying models can improve
the fuel wood supply chain by helping the supplier find
and choose those wood piles that are drier and thus with
a higher calorific value for delivery. It enables
supplier to deliver fuel wood which better meets the
demands of the customers. Transport can be optimized by
these models too. The drying models can also be used to
formulate recommendations concerning seasoning of
residues and optimum storage times for different
assortment, species and drying conditions.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2013 |
MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
Event | 46th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization, FORMEC 2013 - Stralsund, Germany Duration: 28 Sept 2013 → 1 Oct 2013 Conference number: 46 |
Conference
Conference | 46th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization, FORMEC 2013 |
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Abbreviated title | FORMEC 2013 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Stralsund |
Period | 28/09/13 → 1/10/13 |
Keywords
- wood chips
- fuel wood drying
- modelling
- loac cells