| The aim of this study was verify the drying rate and the wood quality from Hovenia dulcis, subjected to three drying processes (45, 60 and 75 ºC ). This way, 45 boards with the followings dimensions were used: 25 x 100 x 500 mm. These boards were dried until reach a moisture of 10%. The defects were quantified using a caliper, measuring the maximum deformation in the middle or in an extremity of the piece, depending on the type of defect. The results showed that the drying rate until 30% was greater than the others were and increased with higher temperatures, except for the 45 ºC process, not only in the hygroscopic stage but also from green condition to 10% of moisture. Although some warps have happened, the values were lower than those ones admitted by... |
