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Mathematical Modeling of the High Temperature Treatment of Birch in a Prototype Furnace
Joint Authors
Younsi, Ramdane
Kocaefe, Duygu
Kocaefe, Yasar
Lekounougou, S. Thierry
Oumarou, Noura
Source
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In recent years, various wood modification technologies have been commercialized as alternatives to the traditional chemical treatments for wood preservation.
The high temperature heat treatment of wood is one of these commercially viable and environmentally friendly alternative wood modification technologies.
During this treatment, wood is heated to temperatures above 200°C by contacting it with hot gas.
The chemical structure of wood changes leading to increased dimensional stability and resistance to microorganisms.
Wood darkens making it aesthetically more attractive.
However, it loses some of its elasticity.
Therefore, the high temperature heat treatment has to be optimized for each species and each technology.
The mathematical modeling is an important tool for optimization.
It can also be used as a powerful tool for furnace modification and design.
A reliable and predictive model was developed to simulate numerically the heat treatment process.
Heat treatment experiments were carried out in the prototype furnace of the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi.
The model was validated by comparing the predictions with the experimental data.
In this paper, the results of the model applied to birch heat treatment are presented.
The model predictions are in good agreement with the data.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kocaefe, Duygu& Kocaefe, Yasar& Younsi, Ramdane& Oumarou, Noura& Lekounougou, S. Thierry. 2013. Mathematical Modeling of the High Temperature Treatment of Birch in a Prototype Furnace. Advances in Mechanical Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453526
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kocaefe, Duygu…[et al.]. Mathematical Modeling of the High Temperature Treatment of Birch in a Prototype Furnace. Advances in Mechanical Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453526
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kocaefe, Duygu& Kocaefe, Yasar& Younsi, Ramdane& Oumarou, Noura& Lekounougou, S. Thierry. Mathematical Modeling of the High Temperature Treatment of Birch in a Prototype Furnace. Advances in Mechanical Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453526
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453526