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Computerised data-acquisition and control system for an experimental pressure steam dryer for lumber

Computerunterstützte Datenerfassung und Regelung eines experimentellen Heißdampftrockners für Bauschnittholz

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The microcomputer based data-acquisition and control system employed in an experimental pressure steam drying kiln and the advantages of using this approach in wood drying research are discussed. The tasks of the system include measuring all relevant parameters, performing real-time control and storage onto magnetic media.

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Ein System zur automatischen Datenerfassung und Regelung eines Heißdampftrockners mit Hilfe eines Mikrocomputers wird beschrieben. Die Vorteile dieser Vorrichtung für die wissenschaftliche Untersuchung der Holztrocknung werden diskutiert. Das System erlaubt die Messung aller wichtigen Parameter, eine Echtzeit-Steuerung und die Speicherung der Daten auf magnetische Datenträger.

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  1. Dept. of Wood Science, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

    C. P. Kuun & H. F. Vermaas

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Kuun, C.P., Vermaas, H.F. Computerised data-acquisition and control system for an experimental pressure steam dryer for lumber. Holz als Roh-und Werkstoff 47, 261–265 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02610455

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