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Kiln Drying Short Course

August 11-14, 2008

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Course Description

This course is designed to provide basic training in the kiln drying of lumber. Conventional drying of hardwood species will be emphasized, however, other equipment and procedures will be discussed. (Facilities on site include dehumidification and conventional steam heated kilns.) Instruction will be provided by way of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on kiln drying experience with ample time reserved for group discussion as well as individual consultation.

Who Should Attend

Kiln operators, supervisors and others in the wood-using industry desiring to learn more about basic kiln operation and wood moisture relations. The course is also recommended for people/companies not currently drying wood who would like to start a kiln business or are considering construction of a small kiln for personal use. No previous training or experience is necessary.

What To Bring

A hand held calculator would be helpful. You are also encouraged to bring examples of wood drying problems encountered in your own operations.

Course Fee

$395 per person (Association discounts and/or late fees may apply - see registration form) which includes refreshments, handout materials, and Tuesday's group dinner. Other meals and lodging are not included. The fee will be refunded if the registration is canceled in writing before the course is held or if the course is canceled. A $15 administrative fee will be withheld for cancellations made on or before August 1, 2008. Cancellations received after August 1st will be charged a $75 fee.

Registration will be limited to 30 persons on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations received after August 1, 2008 will be charged a $50 late fee. You will be registered upon receipt of registration form and check. Receipts, motel lists, and other information will be sent to registrants.

Program*

* Please note the listing of topics is abbreviated and the order of presentations or exact titles may be different in the final program.

Who's Who

• R. Sidney Boone, Retired Forest Products Technologist, USFS Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI
• Joseph Denig, Professor, Department of Wood and Paper Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
• Robert Erickson, Professor Emeritus, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
• Robert Girardi, President, Kiln Drying Systems and Components, Arden, NC
• Harlan Petersen, Assistant Extension Professor, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Sponsored By:

• University of Minnesota
  • Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
  • College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
  • Extension

Cooperators:

• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • University of Wisconsin-Extension
  • Department of Forest Ecology & Management
• LSLA Education, Inc.

Registration

You can register using the registration form. Registrations received after August 1, 2008 will be charged a $50 late fee.

Mail Payment to:

Kiln Drying Short Course
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
2004 Folwell Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108

For further information contact:

Harlan Petersen
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
University of Minnesota
2004 Folwell Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (612) 624-3407
E-mail: harlan@umn.edu

Persons with handicaps needing special assistance should call (612) 624-1293 prior to the program.