Kiln with process water evaporation system
US7043853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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