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Kiln with process water evaporation system

US7043853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2004
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF26B2210/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process and apparatus for drying a stack of lumber, wherein the dry comprises a condensation collection device for collecting liquid in the chamber interior space; and an evaporation system for evaporating collected liquid from the chamber interior space. Process water or effluent discharge from the drying process is reduced or eliminated.

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