Evaluation of moisture reduction in small diameter trees after crushing
1991; Elsevier BV; Volume: 37; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0960-8524(91)90111-v
ISSN1873-2976
AutoresDonald L. Sirois, Cynthia L. Rawlins, Bryce J. Stokes,
Tópico(s)Tree Root and Stability Studies
ResumoAbstract Past studies have suggested that processing small diameter whole trees, like those found on rights-of-way (ROWs), would help reduce transportation costs and increase energy value by lowering stem moisture content. Small stems were crushed by a roller crusher/splitter test bench machine and allowed to dry under field conditions in Alabama. Tests were conducted in winter and summer using softwoods and hardwoods. Crushing facilitated short term field drying during periods when rain was light or absent. Any benefits of crushing are realized within the first five weeks of drying. Under field conditions, there is no guaranteed benefit associated with crushing trees to increase the rate of moisture loss over long drying periods or in times of heavy rainfall.
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