I've did many tests for drying Gmelina sp wood species. They have moisture content between 65-70%.
Much of journal or scientific log start the schedule from 45-50oC with EMC on 20%.
But, when I use that schedule, it makes the wood crack and casehardening (which outside become drier than inside wood). And actually, the outer side MC's 6-26%, and inside still 50-60%.
Is there any possible drying schedule for Gmelina and prevent drying defect from the wood itself? Thank you
Dear Adha,
You can contact Forest Research Institute scientists. you can explore their website to get more details
Have good day
http://fri.icfre.gov.in/
Dear Suresh,
Thank you for your answer.
I'll try to figure it out on those website.
Dear Adha,
Could you try Temp:55oC and RH: 77% at above FSP and Temp: 70oC and RH: 42% at under FSP ?
Dear Hızır,
Thank you for your response.
I will start on Temp: 50oC and RH 82% at above FSP to be safe.
It depends on the size. slow drying will help, may be open field drying
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