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Reversible conditioned air flow system

US5276980A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 1992
Grant dateJan 11, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 12, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF26B23/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A direct-fired kiln for drying lumber having a reversible powered air-mover mechanism for producing air circulation within the interior of the kiln in either of opposite directions. Selectively controlled air withdrawal conduits returning air to a fuel burner outside the kiln are adjusted so that air is always withdrawn from the side of a load within the kiln where circulated air is exiting from the load.

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