Methods of Controlling Humidity in Woodworking Plants. Revision.
Abstract
Operators of wood-processing plants in many parts of the United States experience production difficulties ascribable to swelling or shrinking of wood with seasonal changes in relative humidity. These difficulties, which may result in imperfect products, give rise to the problem of maintaining conditions in the shop and storage rooms that will hold such seasonal fluctuations to a minimum. Most commonly, the conditions arise in areas where buildings are heated during the winter, when the relative humidity is considerably lower inside the building than outdoors and, in consequence, the dry atmosphere of the shop causes wood to dry and shrink excessively. Subsequent exposure of finished products to higher relative humidities results in swelling, and other difficulties. To control such shop conditions, heated buildings require some sort of humidification equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- ADA124932
Entities
Organizations
- Forest Products Laboratory