WOOD-DRYING PLANT Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: wood drying with the aid of the energy of electromagnetic waves. SUBSTANCE: the plant has a microwave oscillator with a control panel connected to a power unit via a connector. The output of the microwave oscillator is connected to radiator in the form of a horn antenna provided with a section of a waveguide with a dielectric insert and integrated with the working chamber closed with a cover. Blowers are installed past the working chamber. A timber pile in the working chamber is laid with employment of wood spacers. The walls of the radiator and working chamber are made in the form of cellular shields. EFFECT: uniform wood drying at reduced power consumption during a short period of time, simplified design. 2 cl, 6 dwg