WOOD MOISTURE-CONTENT IN GRINDING

In wood procurement management, it is necessary to be familiar with delivery prices, the quality of service and the quality of wood. The economic importance of these factors must be known. This paper studies moisture content as a quality parameter of wood for grinding. Hypotheses concerning the effects of wood moisture content are formulated by a theoretical approach, and tested and quantified using the results of previous dry wood experiments. Operating models of grinders and pulp quality models are employed. Aspects of pressurized grinding are discussed.